James M. ‘Jim’ Vasen, age 84, of Quincy, died on Saturday, January 21, 2023 in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. He was born on November 19, 1938 in Quincy the son of Spencer and Edythe (Benore) Vasen. He married Georgia Lierly on November 19th, 1983. She survives. Jim worked at the Quincy People’s Bank for many years, the bank being co-founded by his…

Margherita A. Schutte age 97, of Quincy died on Friday, January 20, 2023, at 5:42 p.m. at Cedarhurst Memory Care Center in Quincy. Margherita was born in Ilasco, MO on October 15, 1925 a daughter of Raffaele and Marie (Fiorella) Zerbonia. She married Robert Schutte on November 22, 1947, and he preceded her in death on November 12, 1991. Margherita was a Registered Nurse…

John L. ‘J.J.’ Johnson, age 84, of Quincy, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 20, 2023 in his home. He was born on May 6, 1938 in LaGrange, MO, the son of Leonard and Lillian B. (Douglas) Johnson. He married Louella Clay on June 5, 1982. She survives. J.J. as many know him worked over two decades for Local Union 919 where he dedicated…

Jonathan L. Berry, age 35, of Quincy, died on Thursday, January 19, 2023 in Quincy. He was born on July 2, 1987 in Kirkwood, MO the son of Tom & Kelly (Wheat) Berry. Jonathan was a 2005 graduate of Quincy High School. He served in the United States Marine Corps. Most recently he was a manager of Applebees. Jonathan loved to sing and had…

Joyce A. “Joy” Vandenboom age 81, of Quincy died on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, in Blessing Hospital. Joy was born March 4, 1941 in Quincy, a daughter of George and Ruth (Clark) Newbanks. She met the love her life, Dale E. Vandenboom when they were teenagers, and they married on October 3, 1959, in St. Francis Catholic Church. Dale preceded her in death on…

Carlene Neuman, age 83, formerly of Quincy, died on Monday, January 16, 2023 in the Rushville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on November 1, 1939 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Clarence and Dorothy (Schalk) Holtschlag. She married Robert L. Neuman on August 3, 1957. He preceded her in death on March 31, 2013. Carlene is survived by: TWO SONS: David Neuman…

Karen Sue Holtschlag, age 59, of Quincy, died on January 16, 2023 in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. She was born on December 2, 1963 in Quincy, IL. Karen was a graduate of Quincy Notre Dame and the Gem City Business College. She married Dr. Mark Holtschlag on November 8, 1986 in St. Anthony Catholic Church in Quincy. He survives. Karen had worked…

Andrew ‘Drew’ Musolino, age 64, of Quincy, died on Monday, January 16, 2023 in his home. He was born on September 17, 1958 in Quincy the son of Frank and Esther (Frericks) Musolino. Drew worked for County Market for over 30 years. Drew was an avid hunter, shooter and outdoorsman. He was a member of the Mississippi Hunters and Fisherman Association. He also enjoyed…

Don Lair, Sr., age 82, of Plainville, died Saturday, January 14, 2023 at his home. Masonic Rites will be performed 2 PM Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Payson Lodge #379 A.F. & A.M. The public is invited to attend the service. Duker and Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

C.J. “Joe” Mason age 80, of Quincy died on Friday, January 13, 2023 in his home. Joe was born October 24, 1942, in Russellville, AR, a son of Loyd and Josie (Davis) Mason. He married Barbara A. Uhll on June 7, 1969, at St. Ann Catholic Church near Lansing, IL, and she survives. Joe was a professor at Quincy College from 1970 until his…