All Obituaries

Elizabeth Anne Paxton, 77, of Quincy, formerly of the Golden area passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019 in Coatsburg. Elizabeth was born on November 30, 1941 in Harrisburg. She was the daughter of the late Elmer L.”Sandy” and Lilian G. (Dorsett) Paxton. Elizabeth was a member of the Elm Grove Methodist Church, where she played the organ for over thirty years. She had attended Gem City Business College and worked as a waitress at several area restaraunts an EMT and various other...

Todd Kroner, 51, of Mendon passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019 in the Blessing Hospital Emergency Room. Todd was born on December 2, 1967 in Quincy to Michael Kroner and Sandra Dieringer-Crane. He married Lisa M. Shaffer on May 14, 1994 in the Quincy University Chapel in Quincy. Todd was a member of St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church in Mendon. He was a police officer for  South County in St. Louis for two years and a correctional officer at the Clayton Work Camp in Clayton. He...

Ruth E. Ideus, 91, of Golden passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019 at the Golden Good Shepherd Home in Golden. Ruth was born on November 5, 1927 in Golden to the late Louis H. and Mary (Fredericks) Reuschel. She married  Irwin Ideus on June 5, 1946 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Golden. Irwin passed away on January 8, 2015. Ruth was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, where she participated in the ladies quilting group and was a member of the ladies guild. She, along with Irwin, was a...

Terry J. West, 51, of Mendon passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019 in his home. Terry was born on November 21, 1967 to the late Courtney and Wyoma (Cale)West, Sr. Terry worked for Maas Enterprise in Mendon, was a Pittsburgh Steelers fan and loved to cook and play the gambling machines. Surviving are; one son, Tyler west; nine siblings, Elizabeth Koehler of Mendon, Jim (Deborah) West of Mendon, Chris (Mark) Sauer of Chesterfield, Mo., Anthony Koehler, Sr. of Mendon, Ronnie (Janet) Koehler...

Aaron A. Stockhecke, 90, of Ursa passed away at 4:20 A.M. on Thursday, April 25, 2019 in the Whitehall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Whitehall. Aaron was born on October 191928 in Ursa to the late Arthur and Marie (Frazier) Stockhecke. He married Juanita Stone on February 23, 1951 in Warsaw. Juanita passed away on October 13, 2003. Aaron served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Bear Creek American Legion Post 823 in Mendon and...

Clayton L. Taber,92, of Golden passed away at 7:00 P.M. on Sunday, April 21, 2019 in his home. Clayton was born on March 17, 1927 in Griggsville to the late Roy Byrlie and Minnie (Moss) Taber. He married Grace Reckers on September 15, 1954 in Carthage. Grace survives of Golden. Clayton served his country in the United States Navy during WWII. He was a plasterer for Bud Montag and tended bar for Bud & Lolas in Golden for many years. He was a member of the Golden American Legion Post...

Donald C. Mealiff, 91, passed away on April 10, 2019 in his home in Mendon. Don was born January 22, 1928 in Quincy, Illinois. He was the son of the late Walter and Marjorie (Myers) Mealiff. He married LaVerne Alhorn on April 4, 1954 in Arensville, Illinois. LaVerne preceded him in death on August 1, 2017. Don graduated from Mendon Township High School in 1946 and attended Colorado State University. He served in the United States Army from 1950-1952. He was a lifelong grain and livestock...

Hubert (Hube) Cletus Houston, 86, of Golden passed away at 11:28 A.M on Sunday, March 17, 2019 in Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Hubert was born on November 19, 1932 in Quincy. He was the son of Cletus and Hazel (Bullard) Houston. He married his high school sweetheart, Janice Aden on November 30, 1952, in Trinity Lutheran Church in Golden. Janice passed away on November 13, 2008. Hubert Proudly served in Company D 279th Infantry Regiment 45th division of the Army in during the Korean...

Marcella Nichol, 102, of Ursa passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 in Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Marcella was born on November 26, 1916 in Pittsfield to the late Fred and Pearl (Myers) Kibler. She married Edwin J. Nichol on February 4, 1939 in Palmyra, Mo. Edwin passed away on April 6, 1983. Marcella worked at the restaurant in Ursa for many years and for several different owners. She enjoyed taking care of the home, which included sewing, cooking, canning and she was known...

Opal Marie Ruffcorn passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at North Adams Home with her son and daughter in law by her side. Opal was born on July 16, 1931 to Tom and Ethel (Booher) Owrey at home in Walker Township, Hancock County, Illinois. She graduated from Unity High School in Mendon, IL in 1950.  She and Wilbur Ruffcorn were united in marriage on March 8, 1953.  They farmed near Loraine, Illinois nearly their entire married life. Wilbur passed on July 9, 2013.  Opal...