George Edward Belker, age 89, of Quincy, died on Saturday, October 2, 2021 in his home. He was born on December 12, 1931, in Quincy, the son of Alois G. and Gertrude M. (Koetters) Belker. George married Betty Ann Ketzler who was the love of his life on February 11, 1961 in St. Francis Catholic Church, officiated by his uncle, Rev. Landelin Belker, O.F.M.…

James M. Farren Jr., age 57, of Quincy, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, October 2, 2021. James was born on May 12, 1964, in New Jersey to James “Jim” and Phyllis (Caffrey) Farren Sr. He lived in several cities but much of his life was spent in the St. Louis area. He called Quincy home for the past eleven years and…

Sandra L. “Sandy” Lewis, age 69, of Quincy, died on Saturday, October 2, 2021, in Blessing Hospital. Sandy was born on June 28, 1952, in Detroit, Michigan to Joyce Jenkins. Sandy was a proud homemaker and cherished the time spent with her family, especially with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved flowers, being outdoors, unicorns, snacking on fireball candy and animal crackers and…

Alberta Christine Freiburg, 89, of Quincy, went to be with her Lord on September 30, 2021 surrounded by her children in her home. Born November 21, 1931, in Quincy, she was a daughter of Herbert and Agnes (Waterkotte) Brink. She married Robert ‘Bob’ Freiburg on November 25, 1950, in St. Francis Catholic Church in Quincy. He died February 12, 1996. Bert was a 1949…

Nellyne “Nell” A. Krueger, age 69, of Quincy, formerly of Highland Park, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021, in her home. Nell was born in Chicago, Illinois to George and Joan (Dupuy) Tcharanian. Nell and her husband Michael were married on June 8, 1974, in Wilmett, Illinois, and shared 47 beautiful years of marriage together as a team. He survives. Nell worked…

Charles Thomas Ervin, age 87, of the Illinois Veterans Home, died on Thursday, September 30, 2021, in the home. Charles was born on May 22, 1934, in Barry, Illinois to Paul and Gwendolyn (Padgett) Ervin. He first married Faith Kenady. Charles later married Sharon Hyde on June 22, 1998, in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. She survives. Charles was a 1952 graduate of Barry High School.…

Dorothy “Dottie” A. Myers, age 87, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 in the Heritage Manor in Mt. Sterling. She was born on February 11, 1934 in Des Moines, IA the daughter of Arthur and Katie (Miller) Rothgeb. She married James L. Myers on June 6, 1953 in Luther Memorial Church in Quincy. He preceded her in death on October 10, 2015.…

Marabeth “Bunny” Knowles, age 76, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 in St. Vincent’s Home. She was born on Easter Sunday, April 1, 1945 in Quincy, the daughter of Virgil and A. Maxine (Liebig) Krueger. Bunny was a teacher’s assistant for 20 years at Quincy Junior High School. She retired in 2006. She loved a good cup of coffee and a cigarette.…

Alice M. Urbaitis, age 101, of Good Samaritan Home, died on Monday, September 27, 2021 in the Home. She was born on April 1, 1920 in Chicago, IL. Alice was married first to Andrew McGinley, he preceded her in death, she later married John Urbaitis, and he preceded her in death. Alice was a teller and auditor in the banking business. She attended St.…

Alan C. “Buzzy” McLaughlin age 72, of Quincy died on Saturday, September 25, 2021 in the Illinois Veteran’s Home. He was born in Muscatine, IA on June 21, 1949 a son of Russell and Marguerite (Shingledecker) McLaughlin. He married Shirley Kay Meyer on January 2, 1971 in St. Brigid Catholic Church and she preceded him in death on February 14, 2021. Buzzy was retired…