Obituaries

Jim White

Jim White

Jul 27, 2024

James (Jim) White, 76, passed away Saturday July 27, 2024 at Countryview Care Center in Macomb, IL. Jim was born December 1, 1947 to Forrest and Mildred Harris White at their farm near LaPrairie, IL. 

Growing up Jim attended Augusta High School in Augusta, IL where he was active in 4H, FFA, and Band. Upon graduation, Jim went in the Army...

Patricia Rash

Patricia Rash

Jul 25, 2024

Patricia Ann “Pat” Rash,78, of Plymouth, IL passed away at 1:39 pm Thursday July 25, 2024 in the Golden Good Shepherd Home in Golden, Illinois.

She was born on September 29, 1945 in Augusta, IL to Charles and Carrie McClain Whitford. She married James R. Rash on December 21, 1962 in Augusta, IL. He preceded her in death on September 11,...

James L. "Jim" Brinkman

James L. "Jim" Brinkman

Jul 19, 2024

 James L. "Jim" Brinkman, 84, of rural Mendon, IL, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024, at his home.

 Born December 13, 1939, in Quincy, IL, Jim was the son of Lawrence and Hazel Wilkey Brinkman. He married Ruth E. Haistings on May 14, 1961, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Coatsburg, IL. She preceded him in death on June 22, 2019.

 Jim...

Richard G Clark

Richard G Clark

Jul 15, 2024

Richard G. Clark, 92, of rural Colchester, IL died at 7:06 pm Monday, July 15, 2024 at his home.

Richard was born on February 27, 1932 near Plymouth, IL to Newell and Bernice Lester Clark. He was united in marriage September 25, 1954, at the Colchester First Christian Church in Colchester to Helen Carter. She preceded him in death on December...

June B Shappell

June B Shappell

Jul 13, 2024

June B. Shappell, 100, of Plymouth, IL died at 5:00 am Saturday July 13, 2024 at her home.

She was born on June 12, 1924 in St. Mary’s Township near Carthage, IL to Harry and Luella Jones Evans. She was united in marriage to Robert Shappell on October 17, 1941 in Kahoka, MO. He preceded her in death on June 25,...

Robert Patrick Heather Sr.

Robert Patrick Heather Sr.

Jun 25, 2024

 Robert Patrick Heather Sr., 71, of Clayton, passed away at 12:10 a.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.

 Born July 15, 1952, in Des Moines, Iowa, Bob was the son of Joseph and Margaret C. Goodwin Heather. He married Bobbie D. Sparks. She preceded him in death on May 15, 2014. He then joined Lori Dianne Cunningham in...

Kenny Hines

Kenny Hines

Jun 23, 2024

Kenneth L. “Kenny” Hines, 57, of Plymouth, IL died unexpectedly at 7:11 am Sunday, June 23, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Carthage.

 Cremation has been accorded. No services are planned at this time.

 The Hamilton Funeral Home in Augusta is handling arrangements.

Kay Melvin

Kay Melvin

Jun 16, 2024

Barbara Kay Melvin, 76, of Augusta, IL died at 8:30 am Sunday June 16, 2024 in Plymouth, IL.

She was born on February 21, 1948 in Moline, IL, the daughter of Teddy Lewis and Ethel Lucile Gardner Cameron.

Kay was an active member of the Augusta Lions Club and had worked in home health care for many years in the Augusta area.

Kay...

Chris D Hornecker

Chris D Hornecker

Jun 14, 2024

Chris D. Hornecker, 67, of Augusta, IL died at 11:15 am Friday June 14, 2024 at his home in Augusta. 

He was born on July 30, 1956 in Carthage, IL to Buford and Lola Allen Hornecker. He was united in marriage to Deborah Farwell on February 27, 1988 in Keokuk, IA. She survives.

Chris was a graduate of Southeastern High School and...

Joel "Jude" Croxton

Joel "Jude" Croxton

Jun 2, 2024

Joel “Jude” Croxton, 101, a resident of the Sunset Home Quincy, IL and formerly of rural LaPrairie, died at 2:35 a.m., Sunday, June 2, 2024 at Sunset Home. 

He was born on September14, 1922, on the family farm near Huntsville, to Joel Dwight and Bertha (Peck) Croxton. He married Mildred Albers on January 24, 1943, in Immanuel Lutheran Church in Golden....

Eldon F Yungman

Eldon F Yungman

May 18, 2024

     Eldon F. Yungman, 95, of Camp Point, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Golden Good Shepherd Home.     Born September 16, 1928, near Sutter, IL, Eldon was the son of Frank D. and Emma C. Lehr Yungman. On January 15, 1950, he married Velora C. Bruenger in the home of Rev. L.C. Mauck in Quincy, IL. She...

Frederick "Dean" Janssen

Frederick "Dean" Janssen

May 16, 2024

Frederick “Dean” Janssen

October 26, 1926 - May 16, 2024

Frederick “Dean” Janssen, age 97, of Augusta, passed away peacefully with his wife and family at his side on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:29 am, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. He was born on October 26, 1926, in Coatsburg, IL, to August and Erma (Donley) Janssen. Dean’s life was a...

Waneta F Farlow

Waneta F Farlow

May 14, 2024

     Waneta F. Farlow, 93, of Adams Pointe Assisted Living in Quincy, IL passed away at 10:53 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the home.     Born December 1, 1930, in Quincy, IL, Waneta was the daughter of Elmer and Neva McFarland Steinagel. She married Dale H. Farlow on November 30, 1950, in the Methodist Church in Columbus, IL....

Jean R Harper

Jean R Harper

May 1, 2024

     Ms. Jean R. Harper, 64, of Timberpoint Healthcare Center in Camp Point, passed away Wednesday (May 1, 2024) at the home.     Arrangements are pending at the Lummis Hamilton Funeral Home in Camp Point. 

Betty L Keyes

Betty L Keyes

Apr 23, 2024

     Betty L. Keyes, 94, of Bickford Cottage in Quincy, formerly of Port Charlotte, FL, and Camp Point, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Bickford Cottage.     Born May 4, 1929, in Baylis, IL, Betty was the daughter of Lester and Frieda Allen Kelly. She married Lawrence Read. He preceded her in death. She later married Robert Keyes....

Joseph E. "Joey" Pontius

Joseph E. "Joey" Pontius

Apr 18, 2024

Joseph (Joey) Eugene Pontius, 69, long-time resident of the Mt. Sterling Health and Rehab Center in Mt. Sterling, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 18, 2024 at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville, IL, with his brother, Michael, by his side.

Born May 28, 1954, Joey was the son of Eugene and Marianna Glover Pontius.  Joey was born with severe cerebral palsy...

Dean Flesner

Dean Flesner

Apr 14, 2024

     Dean Flesner, 82, of Golden, IL, passed away at 4:55 p.m. Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Mt. Sterling Health and Rehab Center in Mt. Sterling, IL.     Born July 29, 1941, in Quincy, IL, Dean was the son of Herman and Emilie Flesner. He married Beth A. Abel on September 29, 1963. She preceded him in death on...

Arlene Mabel Gerdes

Arlene Mabel Gerdes

Mar 30, 2024

     Arlene Mabel Gerdes, 83, of Camp Point, passed away at 1:45 p.m. Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.     Born March 1, 1941, in Golden, IL, Arlene was the daughter of Edward and Minnie Mueller Albert.              Arlene was of the Lutheran faith. She enjoyed reading and quilting.     Survivors include...

Alicia R (Reed) Aden

Alicia R (Reed) Aden

Mar 25, 2024

     Alicia R. (Reed) Aden, 84, of Chesterfield, passed away peacefully at her home at 9:06 a.m. Monday, March 25, 2024.     Born July 6, 1939, in London Mills, the youngest daughter of Cyril and Bertha  Reed.     She attended Western Illinois University where she met and married the love of her life, Robert Gene Aden Sr. in 1960. ...

Randy Tittsworth

Randy Tittsworth

Mar 22, 2024

    Randal W. Tittsworth, 61, of Camp Point, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024, near Poplar Bluff, MO.

     Born November 23, 1962, in Hannibal, MO, Randy was the son of Ronald and Sherry Foster Tittsworth. He married Lisa Fleer on November 21, 2009, in Fowler, IL. She survives.

     Randy had been employed as a mechanic at Gem...

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