All Obituaries

Carol J. Allison, 84, of Quincy passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 in Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Carol was born on June 19, 1935 in Quincy. The daughter of Reuel Henry and Virginia Pauline (Tieman) Meyer. She married Gordon “Bud” Franklin Allison on November 15, 1953 in Golden. Bud passed away on November 16, 2007. Carol was a member of Grandview Church in Quincy. She was a 1953 graduate of Unity High school. She. worked for Motorola in Quincy for 13 years then...

Virginia A. Wilson, 87, of Quincy formerly of Rural Mendon passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019 in Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Virginia was born on August 5, 1932 in Tioga Illinois the daughter of Jewel and Frieda (Miller) Neil. She married Marvin C. Wilson on December 20, 1952 in Quincy. Marvin passed away on May 25, 2002. Virginia was a member of the Lima Federated Church, where she was the organist for many years, taught Sunday School, was a member of the Women’s Guild, Junior...

Steven K. “Steve” Duke, 72, of Ursa passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019 in his home. Steve was born on August 2, 1947 in Quincy. The son of Kenneth and Ruth (Elder) Duke. He married Wanda Rowbotham on April 27th 1968 in Mendon. Wanda survives of Ursa. Steve served his country in the United States Army in Vietnam from 1968 until 1969 as part of the 126th National Guard Unit. He was very proud of the fact he was able to go on the Honor Flight with his Unit. He was a...

Jerry  D. Weese, 78, of Golden went to be with his Lord and Savior, surrounded by his family on Thursday, August 22, 2019 in his home. Jerry was born on February 6, 1941 in St. Joseph, Missouri. The son of Richard and Wilma (Coats) Weese. He married Sharon K. (Walker) on August 8, 1958 in St. Joseph Missouri. Sharon survives of Golden. Jerry began working construction at age 14, trained by his father who was a carpenter. In 1957 he began working for Thomas Construction as an...

Lori Lynn (Brown) Lewis, 60, of Loraine passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2019 in Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Lori was born on November 6, 1958 in Quincy, the daughter of Burle and Beverly (Wiedmyer) Brown. Lori Graduated from Unity High School in Mendon in 1976. She worked at Methode Electronics in Carthage and at K-mart in Quincy and Keokuk. Survivors include, her parents of Loraine, one brother, Larry (Susan) Brown of Golden, one brother-in-law, Allen (Denise) Presser of Mendon, one...

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 the 2nd amendment. Ron started hunting when he was 5 years old. He had a special uncle Jerome and grandfather  Koyer, who taught him hunting,, shooting and living with manners and being...

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, 2015 after he and Dee celebrated their 70th anniversary. Dee graduated from Moline High School in Moline. She was a member of Centennial Ebenezer United Methodist...

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. Marilyn graduated from Unity High School in 1950. She was a member of the Loraine Christian Church and she loved gardening and canning.  In her younger...

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 long-time member of Bethany United Church of Christ in Tioga, IL, and most recently St. Paul UCC in Fowler, IL. He worked for Case Implement, W. R. Grace Fertilizer, and Fuller...

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 May. Lillie survives of Quincy. Bill Proudly served his country in the United States Navy during WWII in the Pacific Theatre. He had attained the Rank of Seaman first...