James E. Farris, age 74, of Tucson, AZ, formerly of Quincy, died on Thursday, January 13, 2022 in Tucson, AZ. He was born on April 6, 1947, the son of Alexander W. and Lorene (English) Farris. James served his country during the Vietnam War, December 1964 – December 1970. He was a dam supervisor for the Corps of Engineers until his retirement. He loved…

Mark O. Scott, age 64, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 in Blessing Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 1, 1957 in Quincy, the son of George and June (Lewis) Scott. Mark was a graduate of Quincy High School, class of 1976. After high school he moved to Columbia, Mo, then spent some time in Texas before returning…

Barbara A. Helmedag, age 92, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 in her home. She was born on December 16, 1929 in Marcelline, IL the daughter of Bennett and Bertha (Stoll) Bisell. She was a graduate of Quincy High School. She married Harold ‘Hank’ Helmedag on April 10, 1948. He preceded her in death on May 24, 1980. Barbara was the bookkeeper…

Charles A. Bunte, age 83, of Quincy, Illinois, died on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on October 13, 1938. He was the son of Walter and Irene (Baker) Bunte. Charles worked at General Mills in Chicago, IL. He was of the Catholic Faith. Mr. Bunte is survived by: TWO CHILDREN: Jennifer Bunte and Stacey Bunte. TWO SIBLINGS: Barb Kaiser…

Gerry Paul Pausch, age 67, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, January 11, 2022 in the Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Mt. Sterling, IL. He was born on August 7, 1954 in Quincy. He was the son of Walter and Rita (Dittmer) Pausch. Gerry worked for Leffers Landscaping for over 20 years. He enjoyed camping and fishing. Gerry is survived by siblings: Kathy Ann Pausch…

Rodney G. Eston, age 68, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 in Florissant, MO. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Joseph W. Strieker, age 40, of Quincy, died on Saturday, January 08, 2022 in Quincy Illinois. He was born on May 28, 1981 in Quincy. He was the son of Michael and Victoria (Truitt) Strieker. He married Ambyer Clay. Joe worked at Riley’s Spray and Bedliner in Liberty, IL. He had a fun-loving personality and loved hanging out with his kids. Joe was always…

David Alan Russell, age 59, of Quincy, died on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 5:55 PM in Blessing Hospital. He was born on December 4, 1962 in Quincy, the son of Marvin and Joan (Ehrhardt) Russell. He was a graduate of Quincy Notre Dame and attended John Wood Community College. He served in the United States Navy. He was a member of St. Francis…

Daniel Allen “Dan” Frericks, age 72, of Quincy, died on Thursday January 6, 2022, in Blessing Hospital. He was born on September 12, 1949, in Quincy the son of Alfred “Brown” and Jean Bringaze Frericks. Dan was a graduate of Christian Brothers High School. He then went to DuPage College of Horticulture. He worked for Ball Seed Company in West Chicago where he worked…

William “Bill” Robert Schuering, age 64, died on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at Blessing Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Bill was born on October 28, 1957, at St. Mary’s Hospital to his parents, Dorothy (Gill) and Paul J. “Tony” Schuering. He was a lifelong resident of Quincy, attending St. Francis Solanus and St. John the Baptist grade schools and Catholic Boys High…