Donald Robert Sodke, age 85, of Quincy, formerly of Lake Forest, IL, died on Monday, September 2, 2024 in his home. He was born on November 10, 1938 in Wausau, Wisconsin, the son of Walter and Elisa (Gruling) Sodke. He married Gaye Danielson on September 10, 1966 in Fosston, MN. She survives. Don was an engineer for FMC, working from 1966 until his retirement…

Karen Kiefer, age 82, of Quincy, IL, passed away on September 3, 2024, in Blessing Hospital. She was born on April 9, 1942, in Quincy, IL, to William “Bud” and Blanche (Lindsay) Klusmeyer. She married James Kiefer on February 25, 1962, in a double wedding with her brother Don Klusmeyer and his wife, Judy. Karen was a member of St. James Lutheran Church. Karen…

Nan Y. Olson, age 90, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 in Bradford Villa. She was born on March 20, 1934 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Richard & Violet (Baker) Musgrave. She married Donald H. Waterkotte and from that union was born her four children. She later married Melvin ‘Jay’ Olson. He preceded her in death. Nan received her Bachelor’s Degree…

Janice Louise Gibson, age 82, of Quincy, died on Thursday, August 29, 2024 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on September 28, 1941 in Quincy, the daughter of Everett and Margaret Gallaher. She especially loved walking to her work at various nursing homes. She retired from Sycamore Health Care. Jancie loved her dogs, especially her rat haired terrier, “Baby” and her pit bull “Hercules”.…

Clair Adair ‘Skip’ Selby, Jr., age 76, of Quincy, died on Friday, August 30, 2024 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on January 31, 1948 in Quincy, IL the son of Clair & Elizabeth (Hoff) Selby. He married Barbara Dolbeare on March 11, 1994. She survives. He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Era. Skip worked at Harris Corp until…

Judith R. ‘Judy’ Genenbacher, age 75, of Farmington, MO, formerly of Quincy, IL, passed away in her home on August 30, 2024. She was born on October 24, 1948 in Pittsfield, the daughter of James and Kathryne (Bartholomew) McGinley. She married Roger K. Genenbacher. Judy was primarily a homemaker. When her boys were young Judy was in charge of the lunch program at St.…

Amy I. Jones, age 52, of Loraine, died on August 26, 2024 in Rushville. She was born on July 10, 1972 in Susanville, CA. Amy married Frank Jones on September 16, 2006. He survives. Amy was of the Christian Faith. Amy enjoyed drawing and coloring. She loved her family, playing with the grandkids and talking and hanging out with her sister. In addition to…

Erin Reed Parks Moore entered the world on June 14, 1977 in Atlanta, GA and she left us on August 14, 2024. Erin grew up in Michigan and loved to share her childhood memories and traditions from home with her friends. Erin had a lot of passions in life: family, theater, horses, gardening, international cooking and traveling. Those close to Erin knew she was…

Gabriella “Bella” Hanlin, age 19, of Quincy, IL went home to her heavenly Father on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, in Quincy. Bella was born on January 28, 2005, in Springfield, IL, a daughter to Matthew and Kristen (Krigbaum) Hanlin. From an early age Bella developed lifelong bonds with many friends, and never missed an opportunity to make new friends. Bella attended St. Francis Grade…

Dianna L. Winner, age 78, of Quincy, IL passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on January 11, 1946 in Quincy, a daughter of Charles and Freeda M. (Pinkston) Snow. Dianna graduated from Quincy High School and went on to cook in multiple assisted living facilities throughout her career. She cherished her family, and her presence will be…