Obituaries

Dec 23, 2016

Danny R. Moore, 67, of Rushville, passed away at 4:25 AM, Friday, December 23, 2016, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

He was born on August 25, 1949, in Rushville, the son of Bob and Alberta (Hillyer) Moore.  He married Lynn Ingles on March 3, 1973, in Rushville.

Surviving are two children Chris Moore and...

Dec 22, 2016

Harriett E. Gunn, 94, of Yorkville, IL, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2016, with her family by her side at Hillside Rehabilitation and Care Center, Yorkville, IL. Harriett was born on April 17, 1922, in Loraine, IL and was the daughter of the late Garnett and Frances (Spalding) Gunn of Mendon, IL. She was married September 21, 1940,...

Dec 20, 2016

Richard A. “Dick” Ashbaugh, 78, of Quincy, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016, in the  Sunset Home in Quincy.

Dick was born on July 5, 1938, in Galesburg, a son of the late Meredith and Lucille (Collins) Ashbaugh.  He married Wilma Lee Cantrell on July 6, 1964, in Montgomery, Alabama.  She survives of Quincy.

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Dec 19, 2016

George L. Ellsworth, 85, of Quincy passed away on Monday, December 19, 2016 in his home.

George was born on July 18, 1931 in Quincy to the late John F. and Lillie V. (Jones) Ellsworth. He married Betty Kuntz in 1966 in Quincy. Betty passed away in 2000.

George served his country in the United...

Dec 13, 2016

Lois Irene Lung Rittenhouse, 79, of Adair, passed away at 1:13 PM, Tuesday, December 13, 2016, at the Prairie City Rehab and Health Care Center in Prairie City, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on November 25, 1937, in Schuyler County, the daughter of Everett Arlo and Verna (Walker) Lung.  She was married to Clyde...

Dec 11, 2016

Margaret Street, 98, of Rushville, passed away at 4:15 PM, Sunday, December 11, 2016, at her home.

She was born on March 22, 1918, in Rushville, the daughter of Clarence and Alta (French) Tomlinson.  She married Jesse Street on September 18, 1938, in Keokuk, Iowa.  He preceded her in death on November 4, 2001.

Surviving...

Dec 7, 2016

Charles Robert Baker, 80, of Mendon passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 in Blessing Hospital in Quincy.

Charles was born on February 1, 1936 in Lewistown, Mo., to the late Harold Bayne and Helen Veronica (Legg) Baker. He married Sharon Jean Marsh on September 4, 1960. Sharon survives of Mendon.

Also surviving are; four...

Dec 5, 2016

Robert “Bob” Eugene Kinder, 82, of Rushville passed away on Monday, December 5, 2016 in the Rushville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Bob was born on February 4, 1934 in Adams County, Illinois to the late Charles and Buelah May (Huntley) Kinder.

Bob had worked for Moorman Manufacturing Company. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, gardening, taking walks...

Dec 3, 2016

Patricia A. Cramm, 88, of Ursa passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2016 in Blessing Hospital in Quincy.

Patricia was born on November 2, 1928 in Quincy to the late Harvey and Celia (Andrew) Hillman. She married Kenneth Cramm on August 30, 1950 in Quincy. Kenneth Survives of Mendon.

Patricia was a member of St....

Dec 1, 2016

Phillip Eugene “John” Haney, Sr, 85, of Vermont, passed away at 1:40 AM, Thursday, December 1, 2016, at St. John’s Hospice in Springfield.

He was born on November 6, 1931, in Schuyler County, Illinois, the son of Willis and Grace (Schroeder) Haney.  He first married Ruby Irene Hilton on August 25, 1951, in Missouri.  She preceded him...

Dec 1, 2016

Elliott E. Flesner, 83, of Quincy formerly of Golden passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016 in Blessing Hospital in Quincy.

Elliott was born on April 13, 1933 in La Prairie to the late J.R and Rachel Mae (Chambers) Flesner. He married Merlene Schlueter on September 14, 1952 in Golden. Merlene survives of Quincy.

Elliott...

Nov 29, 2016

Evelyn M. Aden, 87, of Golden passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 in Barnes Hospital in St. Louis.

Evelyn was born on November 19, 1929 in Clayton Township to the late Herman and Emilie Flesner. She married Elmer Henry Aden on March 3, 1949 in the Immanuel Lutheran Church of South Prairie. Elmer passed away on September...

Nov 28, 2016

Martha E. Flesner, 97, of Quincy formerly of Golden passed away on Monday, November 28, 2016 in the Sycamore Healthcare Center in Quincy.

Martha was born on October 7, 1919 in Clayton to the late John and Emma Herren. She married Norman H. Flesner. Norman passed away in 1995.

Martha was a member of Holy...

Nov 24, 2016

Monte Keith Park, 49, of Rushville, passed away at 4:40 PM, Thursday, November 24, 2016, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.

He was born on August 25, 1967, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville, Illinois, the son of William K. “Willy” and Judy (Campbell) Park.  He first married Kandi Shults on February 14, 1987.  They had three...

Nov 23, 2016

Carolyn L. Goodrich, 73, of Rushville, passed away at 6:00 AM, Wednesday, November 23, 2016, at her home.

She was born on February 18, 1943, at the Wesley Hospital in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of A. Lee and Lois C. (Sias) Spencer.  She grew up in the Kansas vicinity and then moved to Kerrville, Texas, when she...

Nov 22, 2016

Carroll Fenton Burke, 95, of Loraine passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 in his home.

Carroll was born on April 25, 1921 in Marcelline to the late Fred A. and Lucy (Fenton) Burke. He married Fleta L. Hamilton on July 20, 1940 in Keokuk, IA. Fleta passed away on December 17, 2009.

Carrol served...

Nov 20, 2016

Billie Kay Peters-Anderson, 94 ,of Ursa formerly of Keokuk passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at the Addison Assisted Living facility in Pleasant Prairie, WI.

Billie was born on March 13, 1922 in Quincy to the late Edwin and Minnie Weber. She married Gail Peters on July 17, 1948 in Ursa. They lived at the home...

Nov 20, 2016

Doris A. Sherrick, 91, of Golden passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2016 in the Golden Good Shepherd Home in Golden.

Doris was born on February 20, 1925 in Honey Creek Township to the late Arthur Amos and Anna (Taylor) Tallcott. She married Hubert R. Sharrow on February 22, 1944 in her parents’ home in Mendon. Hubert...

Nov 20, 2016

Pamela M. Shupe, 72, of Quincy passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2016 in the Timber Point Nursing Home in Camp Point.

Pam was born on November 9, 1944 in Quincy to the late Leland and Dorothea (Seward) Shupe.

Pam was a member of Madison Park Christian Church in Quincy. She was a professional crafter...

Nov 20, 2016

John H. O’Brien, 82, of Quincy passed away on Sunday, November 20, in Illini Hospital in Pittsfield.

John was born on September 4, 1934 in Quincy to the late Vernon and Ethel (Nichols) O’Brien. He married Reba Woodruff on September 24, 1954. They had four children, Jerry (Julie) O’Brien Fort Branch, IN, Terri (Kevin) Wombles of Pittsfield,...