Barbara Jean Conners, 67, of Rotonda West, Florida, passed away March 30 at her home. She was born Oct. 6, 1953, in Quincy, Illinois, to John and Elizabeth “Betty” (Feld) Holtschlag who preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband Clarence “Butch” Conners; sons Lee Wernowsky and Kris Wernowsky and grandchildren Sierra, Kaylee, Justin and Willow. She is also survived by her…

Helen J. Jehling, age 92, Quincy, died on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 in Good Samaritan Home. She was born on July 25, 1928 in Renault, IL the daughter of Roy and Rose (Limestall) Fults. Helen married the love of her life, Wes Jehling on March 29, 1947 in Waterloo, IL. He preceded her in death on July 26, 1985. Helen was a loyal, loving…

Carolyn Ann Schuering age 86, of Quincy died on Sunday, March 28, 2021 in Blessing Hospital. Carolyn was born in Quincy on October 21, 1934, a daughter of Jerry and Helen (Boehl) Belker. She married Edward “Ed” G. Schuering on May 4, 1957 in Quincy’s St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church and he survives. She graduated from Notre Dame High School and St. Mary School…

William “Bill” G. Hulett age 77 of Hull and formerly of Springfield, IL died on Saturday, March 27, 2021 in the Barry Community Care Center. Bill was born in Springfield, IL on June 13, 1943 a son of Charles Roy and Marjorie Cecilia (Bloomfield) Hulett. He married Madonna Marie Scrimpsher on September 4, 1965 and she survives. Bill was a Union Painter and spent…

Matthew George Ballard , age 42, of Quincy was tragically taken from us on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Matt married the love of his life, Julia Wodrich, on November 12, 2011. Matthew is the father of two beautiful children, Matthew G. Ballard II, 23, of Tampa, FL and Miah Ballard, 18, of Quincy, IL. Matt graduated from Quincy Senior High School in 1997. Matt…

Mary Ann Francis Burton, age 61, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 in the Emergency Room of Blessing Hospital. She was born on February 13, 1960 in Louisiana, MO, the daughter of Charles and Joan (Groat) Francis. Most recently, Mary Ann worked as a waitress at IHOP. Mary Ann enjoyed scrapbooking, Karaoke, camping and going on trips. She is survived by: TWO…

Tameka Lynnette Griffin-Morris, age 45, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 in her home. She was born on December 26, 1975 in Peoria, IL, the daughter of Bryan Hill and Sheila Griffin Her biological father is David Turner. She married Henry Lee Morris on February 14, 2020. He survives. Tameka worked at Denman Linen Services, where she loved her co-workers and they…

Ruth Ann Deters, age 93, of Quincy, died on March 22, 2021 at home surrounded by family. She was born on December 27, 1927 in Quincy, the daughter of Joseph Bohne and Lucille (Mueller) Bohne. Ruth married William “Bill” Deters Jr. on September 4, 1946 in St John Catholic Church in Quincy. He survives. She attended Quincy Notre Dame and graduated from Quincy High…

Mary D. Abbey, age 75, of Quincy, died on Monday, March 22, 2021 in her home. She was born on February 12, 1946 in LaBelle, MO the daughter of Artie Manley and Ethel Clay. She married Owen Abbey. He preceded her in death. Mary was a CNA and recently worked at Mobile Health in Ft. Madison, IA. Mary was a member of the Mt.…

Audrey E. Holtschlag age 92, of Quincy died on Sunday, March 21,2021 at 3:18 p.m. in St. Vincent’s Home. Audrey was born in Quincy, IL on October 3, 1928 a daughter of Ubert and Ruth (Reeder) Allen. She married Arthur L. Holtschlag on May 28, 1949 in Quincy’s St. Mary Catholic Church. Arthur died on February 19, 1994. Audrey was retired after being employed…