Obituaries

Arthur Derry

Arthur Derry

Mar 27, 2025

Arthur D. “Art” Derry, 80, of Augusta, IL passed away unexpectedly at 10:01 pm

Thursday March 27, 2025 in Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

He was born on October 20, 1944 in Brooklyn, IL to Ivan D. and Ina Campbell Derry. He was united in marriage to Mildred A. “Millie” DeWitt on December 3, 1966 in Camden, IL. She preceded him in...

Jerry Winters

Jerry Winters

Mar 16, 2025

Byron “Jerry” Winters,76, of Colchester, IL passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 8:45pm.

He was born on October 27, 1948 in Macomb, IL to Byron and Edith Douglas Winters. He married Margaret Lantz on October 20, 1967 in Augusta, IL and she survives.

Along with his wife, Margaret, Jerry is survived by his...

Helen P Furgerson

Helen P Furgerson

Mar 14, 2025

Helen P. Furgerson, 97, of Timberpoint Healthcare Center in Camp Point, IL, formerly of Coatsburg, IL, passed away at 8:48 p.m. Friday, March 14, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

Born April 29, 1927, in Benville, IL, Helen was the daughter of Robert and Dora Hughes Waters.

Helen enjoyed watching and feeding birds. She had been employed at Oscar Mayer in...

Mark Lane

Mark Lane

2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, [Mark “Duke” Lane], who passed away in his home at the age of 65.

A loving father and grandfather, he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Duke was known for his talent as a musician, his love of his Harley, his sense of humor,...

Andrew J. "Andy" Hull

Andrew J. "Andy" Hull

Mar 11, 2025

Andrew (Andy) J. Hull, 59, of Golden, IL passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Tuesday March 11, 2025. He was born on October 20, 1965 in Hannibal, MO to Earl and Sharon Schneider Hull. He married Renee Bunch on September 29, 1984 in Pleasant Hill, IL and she survives.

Andy is survived by his wife of 40...

Ronald Brumley

Ronald Brumley

Mar 7, 2025

Ronald “Ron” R. Brumley, 82, of La Prairie, Illinois passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025. Ron was born on March 4, 1943 to John “Wesley” and Georgia Josephine “Jo” (Boos) Brumley in Carbondale, IL.

In 1986, he married Carole (Eberhardt-Thompson) in St. Louis, MO. She survives.

He spent his career in the education field, first as a teacher and coach, before...

Sandra K Zimmerman

Sandra K Zimmerman

Mar 7, 2025

Sandra Kay Zimmerman, 81, of Quincy, died peacefully Friday afternoon, March 7, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, surrounded by her family.

Sandy was born on February 25, 1944, in the Columbus Township, the daughter of Cluster and Erma E. Bunte Tournear. She married Richard Zimmerman on April 20, 1985, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Coatsburg. He survives.

Sandy was a...

Steve Bush

Steve Bush

Feb 22, 2025

Steve Bush, 71, of Clayton, IL, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at his home.

Born August 16, 1953, in Quincy, IL, Steve was the son of Robert Leroy and Phyllis Jean Joyce Bush.

Steve dedicated much of his life to the painting and sandblasting industry. He was known for his hard work and determination.

He is survived by his son, Steve...

Charolette M Beadles

Charolette M Beadles

Feb 19, 2025

Charolette M. Beadles, 86, of Mt. Sterling, IL formerly of Huntsville, IL went to be with her Lord at 7:45 pm Wednesday February 19, 2025 at the Mt. Sterling Health and Rehab Center in Mt. Sterling, IL. 

She was born on November 24, 1938 near Liberty IL to Elmer and Ruth Close Brocksieck. She was united in marriage to Lee Beadles...

Phyllis Miller Brueggeman

Phyllis Miller Brueggeman

Feb 19, 2025

 Phyllis Miller Brueggeman, 92, of Quincy, IL, formerly of Camp Point, IL, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.

 Born June 26, 1932, in Joliet, IL, Phyllis was the daughter of Clement J. and Ruth S. Stewart Corcoran. Phyllis was married to Bill Miller on June 7, 1952. He preceded her in death on February 3, 1985....

Russell Poling

Russell Poling

Feb 14, 2025

Russell “Rusty” Poling, 70, of Augusta, IL, passed away at 2:07 a.m. on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL. Born on October 24, 1954, in Abilene, TX, Rusty was the beloved son of Russell and Vera Poling. He was united in marriage to Rebecca “Becky” Zeisler on October 3, 1998, in Augusta, IL, where they...

JoAnne Miller

JoAnne Miller

Feb 12, 2025

Marjorie JoAnne Miller, 94, of the Timber Point Healthcare Center in Camp Point, IL, formerly of 630 Pawn Avenue, Quincy. IL, 62305. passed away Wednesday (February 12, 2025) at the home.

Born December 9, 1930 in Quincy, she was the daughter of Marjorie Campbell and Russell Daugherty.

JoAnne married Donald E. Miller, March 12, 1948 in Palmyra, MO. Joanne had 3 sons,...

Perry D. McElwee

Perry D. McElwee

Feb 9, 2025

Perry Dean McElwee, 81, of Camp Point, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Quincy’s Blessing Hospital.

Born on December 14, 1943, in Hannibal, Missouri, he was the son of Harold and Mildred McElwee. Perry married Lenore Ruffcorn (deceased December 30, 2024) on November 24, 1963, in Quincy.

After working for various relatives on the farm near Palmyra, MO, Perry...

Lonnie Deming

Lonnie Deming

Feb 8, 2025

 Lonnie Deming, 75, of Camp Point, died Saturday, February 8, 2025, in St. John's Hospital in Springfield.

 Born February 15, 1949, in Quincy, IL, Lonnie was the son of Otis and Alta Mowen Deming. He married Patricia J. "Patty" Deming on July 27, 1984, in Palmyra, MO. She preceded him in death on April 15, 2014.

 Lonnie enjoyed working in his garden.

 He...

Patty J. Booth

Patty J. Booth

Feb 8, 2025

     Patty J. Booth, 74, of Camp Point, IL, passed away Saturday (February 8, 2025) at the home of her son in Camp Point.

     Arrangements are pending at the Lummis Hamilton Funeral Home in Camp Point. 

Jill L Hapke

Jill L Hapke

Feb 6, 2025

Jill L. Hapke, 85, of Golden Good Shepherd Home, formerly of Clayton, IL, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025, at the home.

Born on November 23, 1939, in Quincy, IL, she was the daughter of Louis B. and Velma W. (Geers) Price. She married Vernon E. Hapke Jr. on February 3, 1978, in Camp Point, IL. He preceded her in death...

Shelly S Rasche

Shelly S Rasche

Feb 3, 2025

Shelly Sue Rasche, 69, of Camp Point, Illinois, passed away on February 3, 2025. Shelly was born on October 30, 1955 in Decatur, Illinois, daughter of Ralph & Dorothy Sherden. She married Jeffrey A. Rasche on August 8, 1981 in Decatur, Illinois. He survives.

Shelly was a prolific and versatile freelance commercial artist whose designs have been published by many companies...

Mike Foster

Mike Foster

Feb 1, 2025

 Mike Foster, 69, of Burlington, IA, (formerly of Golden, IL), passed away at 5:58 p.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, IA.

 Born July 29, 1955, in Quincy, IL, Mike was the son of Charles Raymond and Marie (Gerdes) Foster.

 Mike worked for 50 years at the Iowa Ammunition Plant in Middletown, IA. He...

Lawrence D White

Lawrence D White

Jan 29, 2025

Lawrence Duane White, 91, 2627 E. 2850th St., LaPrairie, Illinois passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at the Golden Good Shepherd Home in Golden Illinois.

Lawrence was born on February 15, 1933, the son of Carl and Jessie Musick White. He graduated from Augusta High School in 1951 and attended the Elm Grove United Methodist Church. Lawrence never married. He was...

June Wood

June Wood

Jan 26, 2025

June L. Wood, 89, of the Golden Good Shepherd Home in Golden, IL formerly of Bowen, IL died at 10:20 am Sunday January 26, 2025 at the Good Shepherd Home.

She was born July 30, 1935 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, a daughter of Raymond Leland Ramsey and Clydia Leona Thompson Ramsey. June married Robert F. Wood in 1955 and they...

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