Kevin F. Flesner, age 68, of Payson, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at TimberPointe Healthcare in Camp Point. He was born in Hannibal, Missouri to Floyd and Diane Sue (Holt) Flesner. Kevin worked in the trucking industry for over 40 years as a truck driver then moving into management and ending as a dispatcher mostly with Sharkey Transportation in Quincy. Kevin…

Susan K. Arrowsmith, of Quincy, IL, passed over into Glory on April 19, 2026, in her home. She is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth M. Arrowsmith; her sister, Jessie Knuffman; grandsons: Brandon Benjamin and Ronnie Thomas. And her great friend of fourteen years, Malcolm Young. Surviving are her nine children: Sheila Thomas, Stephanie Poolé, Shawn McCune (Melissa), Dustin McCune, Sarah Jackson (Jered),…

Lon “Lonnie” or “Cotton” Clary, age 76, of Quincy, formerly of New Canton, died on April 16, 2026 in his home. He was born on January 26, 1950 in Springfield, IL, the son of Robert and Gladys (Francis) Clary. He married Theresa Paullette Foster on February 20, 1971, a loving union of 55 years. They were blessed with one child, Sandy. Lonnie started his…

Bradley W. McGraw, age 63, of Quincy, IL, died on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on September 6, 1962, in Quincy, the son of Donald C. McGraw and Barbara Jean (Hummel) McGraw. Brad graduated from Quincy Senior High School in 1982. He was a member of Parkview Church. He was employed at Rack Builders as a machine operator. Brad…

James “Jim” Wilson, age 92, of Fowler, died on Monday, April 13, 2026, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born on February 23, 1934 in Quincy, the son of Robert and Cornelia (Peters) Wilson. He married the love of his life, Patricia Ann Grawe, on June 16, 1956. She survives. Jim graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1952 and was…

Kay A. Straus, age 87, of Quincy died on April 10, 2026 in Sunset Home. She was born on August 29, 1938 in Hannibal, MO, the daughter of Wayne “Freddie” Lightle and Johanna Brew. She graduated from Perry High School in 1956. Kay was employed in various occupations, but most frequently worked in real estate and managed apartments in Texas and Illinois. She loved…

Donald J. Gorder, age 81, of the Illinois Veterans Home, died on Friday, April 10, 2026 in the Home surrounded by his family. He was born on November 18, 1944 in Rushford, Minnesota the son of George Lawrence Gorder and Bernice (Halvorson) Gorder. He married Teresa Sue Kramer on May 22, 1986. She survives. Donald proudly served in the United States Navy during the…

Bernice Dittmer, age 97, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026 in her home, following an extended period of poor health. Bernice was born September 12, 1928, daughter of Anselm and Clara (Bockhold) Blickhan of Quincy, IL. She married Donald Dittmer of Mendon, IL on April 22, 1950, at St. Francis Catholic Church, Quincy, IL. In her early years Bernice worked at the dress…

Joan Dee Zeiger (Davis) was born in Quincy IL at St. Mary’s hospital on June 23rd, 1956. Joan had 6 sisters and 3 brothers. All of their names began with the letter J. As a child she was baptized Catholic. Her schooling was St. Francis grade school & QHS. She loved playing sports, especially shortstop in softball and tennis. Joan was a traveler by…

Charlotte E. Poore, age 84, of Quincy, died on April 7, 2026 in the Quincy Healthcare and Senior Living Center. She was born on September 1, 1941 in Hannibal, Missouri at St. Elizabeth Hospital. The daughter of Carl and Mary A. (Sandifer) Adam. She married Thompson Poore on January 26, 1965. He preceded her in death on November 9, 2022. Charlotte worked at Site…