Obituaries

Oct 2, 2020

Steven L. “Steve” Caldwell, 65, of Industry, passed away at 10:30 AM, Friday, October 2, 2020, at his home.

He was born on October 4, 1954, in Rushville, the son of Merle J. and Hope (Reeder) Caldwell.

Surviving are one son Jeremy Caldwell of Industry, one grandson Peyton James Caldwell, three brothers Dennis Caldwell and...

Sep 17, 2020

Glenn Hawley Orr, age 94, of Lima, Illinois, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Thursday, September 17, 2020.

Glenn was born September 1, 1926, in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Everett and Verola (Hawley) Orr.   He married Pauline M. Waite on January 12, 1950, in Quincy, Illinois.  She survives.

Glenn grew up...

Sep 17, 2020

Glenn Hawley Orr, age 94, of Lima, Illinois, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Thursday, September 17, 2020.

Glenn was born September 1, 1926, in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Everett and Verola (Hawley) Orr.   He married Pauline M. Waite on January 12, 1950, in Quincy, Illinois.  She survives.

Glenn grew up...

Aug 22, 2020

Donald R. Maas, 82, of Mendon passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at the Rushville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rushville

Donald was born on March 11, 1938 in Quincy to Ralph and Catherine “Margaret” (Thein) Maas. He married Virginia “Ginny” Coulson on September 6, 1958 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Quincy.

Donald...

Aug 22, 2020

Donald R. Maas, 82, of Mendon passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at the Rushville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rushville

Donald was born on March 11, 1938 in Quincy to Ralph and Catherine “Margaret” (Thein) Maas. He married Virginia “Ginny” Coulson on September 6, 1958 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Quincy.

Donald...

Aug 16, 2020

Judith A. “Judy” Hibbs, 79, of Rushville, passed away at 6:29 PM, Sunday, August 16, 2020, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.

She was born on July 18, 1941, in Mt. Sterling, the daughter of John and Bertha (Ebbing) McHatton.  She married John “Jack” Hibbs in 1976 in Mt. Sterling.  He preceded her in death on July...

Aug 15, 2020

Retired Master Sergeant USAF, Russell G. Smith, 85, of Browning, passed away at 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 15, 2020 at his home.

He was born on April 25, 1935, in Schuyler County, Illinois, the son of Glen and Helen M. (Vaughn) Smith, Sr.  He first married Elizabeth Pavlović in Germany.  He later married Judy Johnson Gregerson on...

Aug 10, 2020

Joan Hanning, 90, of Concord, North Carolina, formerly of Rushville, passed away at 1:15 PM, Monday, August 10, 2020, at her home.

She was born on June 3, 1930, in Schuyler County, Illinois, the daughter of Ralph and Mary (Simpson) Ward.  She married Gale Hanning on September 18, 1948, at the First United Methodist Church in Rushville. ...

Aug 6, 2020

Larry L. Hoener, 70, of rural Mendon passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020 in his home.

Larry was born on October 10, 1949 in Quincy. He was the son of Gilbert “Gib” and Dorothy (Poulter} Hoener.  He married Penny Schaefer on May 19, 1984 in Quincy. Penny survives of rural Mendon.

Larry served his...

Aug 6, 2020

Larry L. Hoener, 70, of rural Mendon passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020 in his home.

Larry was born on October 10, 1949 in Quincy. He was the son of Gilbert “Gib” and Dorothy (Poulter} Hoener.  He married Penny Schaefer on May 19, 1984 in Quincy. Penny survives of rural Mendon.

Larry served his...

Aug 5, 2020

Reba Allyenne Morgan, 88 of Grandview Missouri, formally from Rushville Illinois, passed away August 5, 2020, at the Life Care Center of Grandview.  She was born in Brooklyn IL on November 24, 1931 and attended Rushville schools.

Reba married Maurice Ritchey Morgan in 1959. He passed away July 19, 1991.  She was a homemaker who loved to...

Aug 3, 2020

Daniel D. Wilson’s battle with leukemia ended sooner than expected on August 3, 2020 at Barnes Hospital.

Dan was born on July 20, 1954 to David and Mary (Martin) Wison, and graduated with the Central High School Class of 1972.  After high school, he enlisted in the US Navy and served active duty and reserves from 1972...

Aug 3, 2020

Daniel D. Wilson’s battle with leukemia ended sooner than expected on August 3, 2020 at Barnes Hospital.

Dan was born on July 20, 1954 to David and Mary (Martin) Wison, and graduated with the Central High School Class of 1972.  After high school, he enlisted in the US Navy and served active duty and reserves from 1972...

Jul 28, 2020

Dorothy F. Neil 96, of Quincy formerly of Mendon passed away at 8:06 A.M. on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 in her home.

Dorothy was born on March 17, 1924  in Lima to Valey and Mary Inez (Conover) Brickman. She married Richard Warren Neil on December 10, 1948 in Warsaw. Richard passed away on April 5, 2014.

Jul 28, 2020

Dorothy F. Neil 96, of Quincy formerly of Mendon passed away at 8:06 A.M. on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 in her home.

Dorothy was born on March 17, 1924  in Lima to Valey and Mary Inez (Conover) Brickman. She married Richard Warren Neil on December 10, 1948 in Warsaw. Richard passed away on April 5, 2014.

Jul 11, 2020

Wayne Tomlinson’s Obituary

The Schuyler County Spreader…Final Edition

Wayne Tomlinson, 89, of Rushville, passed away at 11:06 AM, Saturday, July 11, 2020 at his home surrounded by his children.

Wayne was born at home on January 15, 1931 in Schuyler County, Illinois, the son of D.M. and Florence Ella (Walker) Tomlinson.  Wayne and...

Jul 10, 2020

JoAnn Robertson, 88, of Keosauqua, Iowa, formerly of Rushville, Illinois, passed away at 11:58 AM, Friday, July 10, 2020, at her home.

She was born on September 26, 1931, in Cairo, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph and Dorothy (Ehrhardt) Urban.  She married Lester Robertson on October 10, 1953, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Rushville. ...

Jul 6, 2020

Jeffrey Lynn Kendrick, 62, of Citrus Springs, Florida, formerly of Quincy and Mendon, would like to let you know he started on his next great adventure on July 6, 2020 at the Vitas Hospice in Lecanto, Florida.

Jeffrey Lyn Kendrick was born on October 3, 1957 in Quincy to Joseph “Joe” and Murna Delores (Worman) Kendrick. He...

Jul 6, 2020

Jeffrey Lynn Kendrick, 62, of Citrus Springs, Florida, formerly of Quincy and Mendon, would like to let you know he started on his next great adventure on July 6, 2020 at the Vitas Hospice in Lecanto, Florida.

Jeffrey Lyn Kendrick was born on October 3, 1957 in Quincy to Joseph “Joe” and Murna Delores (Worman) Kendrick. He...

Jul 6, 2020

Alva Mae Barnes, 83, of Quincy passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.

Alva was born on May 10, 1937 in Quincy to John Clyde and Helen Mildred (Woodworth) Hamilton. She married Lyle H. Barnes on June 5, 1955 in Ursa. Lyle passed away on February 19, 1994.

Alva was...