Obituaries

Aug 16, 2019

Pauline E. Abernathy, 85, of Rushville, died at 4:15 AM, Friday, August 16, 2019, at the Rosewood Care Center in East Peoria.

She was born on May 9, 1934, in Canton, Illinois, the daughter of Paul and Eula (Cole) Tracey. She married Richard W. Abernathy on July 23, 1952, in Bushnell and he preceded her in death...

Aug 5, 2019

On August 5, 2019 Ronald H. Milbert, 77, of rural Loraine went to heaven. We know this because in 2002 Ron gave his heart and life to the Lord. After making that commitment he wanted everyone to know how he had changed.

Ron loved hunting and was a lifelong member of the NRA. He adamantly stood by...

Aug 4, 2019

Delores M. “Dee” Bastert, 95, of rural Mendon passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2019 in Sunset Home in Quincy.

Dee was born on December 11, 1923 in Golden the daughter of Roy Arthur and Daisy Edith (Ford) Burke. She married Robert W. “Bob” Bastert on February 8, 1945 in Golden. Bob passed away on May 17,...

Jul 15, 2019

Therese P. “Tari” Runyan, 64, of Rushville, passed away at 5:00 AM, Monday, July 15, 2019, at her home. She was born on February 25, 1955, in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of Leonard and Rose (Macken) Prager.  She married James Runyan on September 8, 1989, in Friday Harbor, Washington and he survives.

Also surviving are three children...

Jul 7, 2019

Marilyn Naomi (Bottorff) Mittermyer, 86, of Mendon passed away at 11:15 P.M. on Sunday, July 7, 2019 in Blessing Hospital in Quincy.

Marilyn was born on September 15, 1932 in Loraine to Harry O. and Mary M. (Reece) Bottorff. She married Robert Mittermyer on February 19, 1987 in Palmyra, Mo. Robert passed away on December 24, 2004....

Jul 7, 2019

Robert E. Wollbrink, 88, of Quincy, IL, passed away on July 7, 2019 in his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born February 7, 1931, in Rocky Run Township, the son of Edwin and Helen Miller Wollbrink. He attended Star School. He married Loretta Wartick Thomas on May 28, 1965. She survives.

Mr. Wollbrink was a...

Jul 3, 2019

William E. “Bill” Wilcox, 93, of Quincy formerly of Loraine passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy.

Bill was born on February 11, 1926 in Loraine to Earl K. and Mabel I. (Glance) Wilcox. He married Lillie A. Hardy on May 23, 1948 celebrating 71 years of marriage this past...

Jun 29, 2019

Ryan Lee Penn, 43, of Quincy passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at his home in Quincy.

Private family services will be planned at a later date.

Memorial contributions have been suggested to the Quincy Human Society.

Ryan is in the care of the Hunter Funeral Home in Mendon.

Jun 23, 2019

Dorothy G. Kramer, 93, of Ursa, born in Barry on June 17, 1926 died on June 23, 2019 in North Adams Home Mendon, IL.

Dorothy was the daughter of David & Myrtle (Hofmeister)

Fengel.  She graduated from Jacksonville School for the Deaf.  She married Floyd Kramer July 3, 1951.  Floyd passed away on July 6,...

Jun 21, 2019

Ruth E. Henze, 98, of the North Adams Home in Mendon formerly of Quincy passed away at 12:45 A.M on Friday, June 21, 2019 in the North Adams Home in Mendon.

Ruth was born on April 25, 1921 in Ursa to Edward and Lydia (Markward) Cramsey. She married Harold Frederick Henze on November 12, 1938 in Ft....

Jun 14, 2019

Christine Marie Curtis, 57, of Mendon passed away at 6:28 A.M. on Friday, June 14, 2019 in her home.

Christine was born on August, 18, 1961 in Galesburg to Robert T. Barnes and Donna Hoxworth Barnes. She married Lurman Wayne Curtis on August 1, 1992. Lurman survives of Mendon.

In addition to Lurman, she is...

Jun 3, 2019

Leaton R. Starman,93, of Quincy born December 16, 1925 passed away June 3, 2019 at The Arbors at Adams Pointe assisted living in Quincy. Leaton married Georgeann M. Starman June 29, 1949 at Salem Lutheran Church in Quincy . Leaton ran a bulldozer service, raised hogs and farmed with his son Kyle in Adams County. He loved spending time...

Jun 2, 2019

Lloyd Dale Allen, 73, of Rushville, passed away at 6:05 AM, Sunday, June 2, 2019, at Aperion Care in Jacksonville.

He was born on February 6, 1946, in Pittsfield, Illinois, the son of Harry F. and Lula (Ames) Allen.

Dale worked in the maintenance department at the Vermont Foundry for many years.  Later, he served...

May 29, 2019

Melvin K. Ihnen, 85, of Clayton passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at the Golden Good Shepherd Home in Golden.

Melvin was born on February 16, 1934 in Rural Adams County to the late Klaus G. and Alice J. (Leenerts) Ihnen. He married Marlene J. Behrens on September 20, 1959 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Golden....

May 29, 2019

Richard Eugene Derry, 81, of Brooklyn, passed away at 6:27 PM, Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.

He was born on October 15, 1937, in McDonough County, Illinois, the son of Ivan and Ina (Campbell) Derry, Sr.

Surviving are one son Kevin Eversole and wife Ramat of Stone Mountain, Georgia, seven grandchildren...

May 27, 2019

Zachary Edward Evan “Zack” Rockwell, 36, formerly of Quincy, died on Memorial Day, May 27, 2019, a victim of murder.

Zack was born February 23, 1983 in Quincy. His parents are Jerry Lee Rockwell and Lisa Ann (Moody) Rockwell.

Zack is survived by a son Jonathan Wesley Rockwell, 13 of Quincy, his parents, Jerry Rockwell...

May 24, 2019

William “Bill” Carl Petersen, 73, of Rushville, passed away at 4:10 AM, Friday, May 24, 2019, in the home that he had built himself.

He was born on September 24, 1945, in Effingham, Illinois, the son of Edward and Marzella (Willis) Petersen.

Bill graduated from North Clay Community High School in Louisville, Illinois, in 1963. ...

May 21, 2019

Frances “Bonnie” Busby Ogden, 85, of Beardstown, formerly of Schuyler County, passed away at 10:35 AM, Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at her home.

She was born on March 30, 1934, in Bland, Missouri, the daughter of Walter and Mary Frances (Crider) Fitzgerald.  She first married Clarence Lee Busby Sr. on March 31, 1951, in Rushville and he...

May 18, 2019

Elizabeth Anne Paxton, 77, of Quincy, formerly of the Golden area passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019 in Coatsburg.

Elizabeth was born on November 30, 1941 in Harrisburg. She was the daughter of the late Elmer L.”Sandy” and Lilian G. (Dorsett) Paxton.

Elizabeth was a member of the Elm Grove Methodist Church, where she...

May 10, 2019

Ruth E. Ideus, 91, of Golden passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019 at the Golden Good Shepherd Home in Golden.

Ruth was born on November 5, 1927 in Golden to the late Louis H. and Mary (Fredericks) Reuschel. She married  Irwin Ideus on June 5, 1946 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Golden. Irwin passed away on...