All Obituaries

Larry L. Hoener, 70, of rural Mendon passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020 in his home. Larry was born on October 10, 1949 in Quincy. He was the son of Gilbert “Gib” and Dorothy (Poulter} Hoener.  He married Penny Schaefer on May 19, 1984 in Quincy. Penny survives of rural Mendon. Larry served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1967 until his discharge in 1971. He worked for the Illinois Department of Transportation until his retirement in...

Daniel D. Wilson’s battle with leukemia ended sooner than expected on August 3, 2020 at Barnes Hospital.    Dan was born on July 20, 1954 to David and Mary (Martin) Wison, and graduated with the Central High School Class of 1972.  After high school, he enlisted in the US Navy and served active duty and reserves from 1972 until 1976.    He was married to Ladona Osborne on March 17, 1974 in Trinity Lutheran Church in Golden, IL.  In all aspects of their...

Dorothy F. Neil 96, of Quincy formerly of Mendon passed away at 8:06 A.M. on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 in her home. Dorothy was born on March 17, 1924  in Lima to Valey and Mary Inez (Conover) Brickman. She married Richard Warren Neil on December 10, 1948 in Warsaw. Richard passed away on April 5, 2014. Dorothy went to school at Fawbush, then graduated as a junior valedictorian when Lima High School closed. She went to Quincy High School for her senior year and graduated as salutatorian....

Jeffrey Lynn Kendrick, 62, of Citrus Springs, Florida, formerly of Quincy and Mendon, would like to let you know he started on his next great adventure on July 6, 2020 at the Vitas Hospice in Lecanto, Florida. Jeffrey Lyn Kendrick was born on October 3, 1957 in Quincy to Joseph “Joe” and Murna Delores (Worman) Kendrick. He married Michelle “Sheli” Renae Martin on July 4, 2002 in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Sheli survives of Citrus Springs, Florida. Jeffrey was a 1975...

Alva Mae Barnes, 83, of Quincy passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Alva was born on May 10, 1937 in Quincy to John Clyde and Helen Mildred (Woodworth) Hamilton. She married Lyle H. Barnes on June 5, 1955 in Ursa. Lyle passed away on February 19, 1994. Alva was a member of the Payson Road Christian Church.  Alva enjoyed sewing, tole painting, cooking and baking.  While living in Toulon Alva started People Helping People a non-profit organization...

Rosella Mae Jost, 94, of Vincennes, Indiana formerly of rural Quincy passed away at 3:30 A.M. on Friday, July 5, 2020 at the Bridgeport Health Campus in Vincennes. Rosella was born on October 3, 1925 at home in rural Quincy to Arthur and Laura (Cramm) Holtman. She married Henry Jost, Jr. on September 10, 1946 at Zion United Church of Christ in Ursa. Henry passed away on June 28, 2009. Rosella was a lifelong member of Zion United Church of Christ in Ursa, where she served on many committees...

Forrest Dale Emery, 95, of Mendon passed away at 8:53 A.M. on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at the Eastside nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Dale was born on January 16, 1925 in Lima Township. He was the son of Thomas and Gladys (Littleton) Emery. He married Ladema June Hodgson in 1947. On July 17, 1972 he married Betty M. Poulter. Betty passed away on January 23, 2013. Dale served his country in the United States Army. He retired from Dohrn Trucking Company and was a school bus driver for Unit...

David L. Kendrick, 73, of Mendon passed away at 6:43 A.M on Monday, June 22, 2020 in his home. David was born on March 20, 1947 in Quincy to Robert and Betty (Cheney) Kendrick. He married Marjorie Ohnemus on July 25, 1970 at St. Boniface Church in Quincy. David served his country in the United States Army in Vietnam. He was a member of St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church in Mendon.He was the Owner/operator of J and D Lawn Tractor in Mendon. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and enjoyed...

John David “Dave” Duncan, 78, of rural Mendon passed away in his home on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 surrounded by his family.   He was born March 31, 1942 to John and Ada (Shriver) Duncan. On September 2, 1962, he married his high school sweetheart, Linda Donley. She survives.   Dave was a lifelong farmer and, while he had slowed down a bit in recent years, like most farmers he never really retired. He believed strongly in caring for the land and giving back to the...

David C. “Bucky” Palmer, 55, of Quincy formerly of Loraine passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020 in his home.   Bucky was born on August 12, 1964 in Quincy to the late Delbert “Dean” and Doloris Ann (Klline) Palmer.   Bucky lived in Loraine most of his life, He loved to fish, hunt mushrooms, hunt, gardening and loved playing cards.   Surviving are; one son, Jessie Palmer of AK., his siblings, Priscilla (Dan) Murphy of GA., Linda (Dean) Kramer of...