Ronald Byrd
Mar 28, 2026
Ronald Alan Byrd passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, while worship music filled his room and family sat at his side.
Ronald was born on May 3, 1959, in St, Louis, MO to Harold and Marie Byrd. He grew up on a farm in Iowa, which inspired a lifelong love of agriculture that led him to earn a degree in...
Lisa C. Rust
Mar 12, 2026
Lisa C. Rust, 63, of Ursa, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. Born in Quincy, Illinois, on March 9, 1963, she was the daughter of Donald R. and Virginia “Ginny” (Coulson) Maas. Lisa graduated from Unity High School in 1981.
She married Don Rust at Zion United Church of Christ in Ursa,...
Cleta M. Tallcott
Mar 10, 2026
Cleta M. Tallcott, age 100, of Loraine, Illinois, passed away at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Golden Good Shepherd Home in Golden, Illinois.
She was born January 6, 1926, in Stillwell, Illinois, the daughter of James and Kathryn (Haistings) Elston. She was a 1944 graduate of Mendon High School.
Cleta married Harold L. Tallcott in 1946 in Carthage, Illinois....
Janice R. Benjamin
Feb 27, 2026
Janice "Jan" Benjamin, 82, of Barry, Illinois, and formerly of Bowen, Quincy, and Branson, Missouri, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, February 27, 2026, after a day filled with love and the warmth of family, at the Barry Healthcare and Senior Living. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and faithful friend whose life was defined...
Carolyn S. Robbins
Feb 19, 2026
Carolyn S. Robbins, age 83, of Fowler, Illinois, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Blessing Hospital.
She was born August 2, 1942, in Grundy County, Missouri, the daughter of Asa Goldsby and Loma (Hughes) Goldsby. She attended Trenton Schools. Carolyn devoted 23 years of caring service at the Good Samaritan Home in Quincy, Illinois before retiring.
Carolyn enjoyed spending time at...
George "Ed" Stevens
Jan 30, 2026
George Edward Stevens, “Ed”, 62 of La Prairie, Illinois passed away on Friday January 30th, 2026 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.
Ed was born on July 22nd, 1963 in Gary, Indiana to George Riley Stevens and S. Carlene (Schoonover) Stevens. His family moved to La Prairie in 1969 and resided there for the remainder of his life.
On July 4th, 1986,...
Austin L. Crepps
Jan 26, 2026
Austin Lee Crepps, age 27, of Mendon, Illinois, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026, at his residence. He was born September 28, 1998, in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Dave Crepps and Sherri Whiles (née Thomas).
He attended Unity High School and later graduated from Quincy High School. Austin was employed at Knapheide in Quincy.
Austin participated in a variety of activities...
Ruby L. Britt-Taylor
Jan 11, 2026
Ruby Britt Taylor (84) of Camp Point, IL passed away in her home on Sunday, January 11th, 2026. Ruby was born on January 15th, 1941, in Hannibal, MO. Daughter of Marie Bowers. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, husbands Don Britt, Dean Taylor and son Austin Taylor.
Beyond her work at Davison and Cleavers and Motorola in Quincy, IL,...
Patricia D. Bowdish
Jan 7, 2026
Patricia D. Bowdish, 83, of Bowen, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 7:35 a.m. at Golden Good Shepherd.
Patricia was born November 4, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Bill and Mariann (LeFaver) Long. She was raised in Elmhurst, Illinois, where she attended York High School.
On April 22, 1961, Patricia married Ronald Bowdish at St. Alexander’s Church in...
Darryl A. Voth
Jan 5, 2026
Darryl A. Voth, age 78, of Quincy, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 3:10 a.m. at Timber Point Healthcare Center in Camp Point, Illinois.
Darryl was born on July 12, 1947, in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Richard R. and Doris J. (Stockhecke) Voth. He was raised in Mendon and graduated from Unity High School in 1965....
Beverly J. Walker
Jan 2, 2026
Beverly Jo Walker, age 64, of Mendon, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026, at 7:57 a.m., at her daughter’s home.
Beverly was born on March 22, 1961, in Springfield, Illinois, to Chauncey Lovell and Bessie D. (Shaffer) Lovell. She attended Riverton High School. On September 24, 2016, she married James Walker in Mendon, Illinois, and together they shared...
Shana S. Williams
Dec 27, 2025
Shana Sue Williams, 53, of Quincy, Illinois, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Blessing Hospital.
She was born November 26, 1972, in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of Gerald and Patricia (Mitchell) Cantrell, both of whom preceded her in death. Shana graduated from Quincy High School in 1991 and was united in marriage to Chris Williams in Quincy.
Shana enjoyed visiting flea...
Myrna A. Mixer
Dec 24, 2025
Myrna Ann Mixer, 87, of Mendon, Illinois passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, in Blessing Hospital surrounded by her family.
Myrna was born on November 30, 1938, in Quincy, Illinois, daughter of Kenneth and Pauline (Woodruff) Frazier. Myrna married Darrell Mixer on December 20, 1958, at Ursa Christian Church. He preceded her in death on March 14, 2022.
Myrna was a...
Crystal D. Clair
Dec 23, 2025
Crystal Diane Clair, 70, of Chillicothe, Illinois, formerly of Loraine, passed away at 2:37 p.m. on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, in Peoria, Illinois. She was born on November 16, 1955, in Kewanee, Illinois, to James and Martha (Peterson) Mock. Crystal graduated from Toulon High School where she was a member of the cheer team.She married Darrell King in 1976. Together,...
Service of Remembrance 2025
Dec 10, 2025
Cherishing the memory of loved ones who are deeply missed during the holiday season. Hold onto the love, the cherished memories, and the precious moments you shared together, however brief they may have been.
Thenie B. Carson
Dec 4, 2025
Thenie B. King, aged 92, of Quincy, Illinois. formerly of LaPrairie and Golden, Illinois, died at 10:15 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Quincy Healthcare & Senior Living.
Born on May 12, 1933, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, to Eddie and Zeffie (East) King, she married Bobby Carson in Kentucky, and together they raised three sons. Thenie was a Bowling Green...
Loretta Ensminger
Dec 3, 2025
Loretta L. Ensminger, 88, of Loraine, Illinois, passed away 11:45 p.m. Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Sunset Home in Quincy, Illinois.
She was born on May 3, 1937, in Carthage, Illinois, a daughter of Gilbert and Martha (Shriver) Bottorff. She attended Central High School in St. Louis, Missouri. She married Carol Dean Ensminger on July 2, 1955, in St. Louis.
Loretta worked...
Shane D. Starman
Dec 2, 2025
Shane Dean Starman, age 54 years, of Quincy, died Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 9:00 A.M. in Blessing Hospital after an eight and half month battle with cancer. He was a member of St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church in Mendon, Illinois.
Shane was born on September 4, 1971, in Quincy, Illinois, to Garold (Gary) E. and Deanna L. Harness Starman....
Mark A. Wallis
Nov 26, 2025
Mark A. Wallis, 50, of Golden, Illinois, formerly of Clayton, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.
Mark was born on March 8, 1975, and was the son of Ronnie and Bonnie (Lane) Wallis. He attended both Liberty and Central Schools.
In his career, Mark started as a truck driver before transitioning to maintenance work for...
Donald "Donnie" Hendrickson
Nov 24, 2025
Donald “Donnie” Hendrickson, age 62, of Mendon, Illinois, passed away at 2:24 p.m. on Monday, November 24, 2025, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.
Born June 8, 1963, in Quincy, Illinois, Donnie was the son of William and Donna (Jones) Hendrickson. On July 27, 1985, he married the love of his life, Kelly Caley, in Loraine, Illinois. Their 40...
