All Obituaries

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...

Ryan Lee Penn, 43, of Quincy passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at his home in Quincy. Private family services will be planned at a later date. Memorial contributions have been suggested to the Quincy Human Society. Ryan is in the care of the Hunter Funeral Home in Mendon.

Dorothy G. Kramer, 93, of Ursa, born in Barry on June 17, 1926 died on June 23, 2019 in North Adams Home Mendon, IL.  Dorothy was the daughter of David & Myrtle (Hofmeister) Fengel.  She graduated from Jacksonville School for the Deaf.  She married Floyd Kramer July 3, 1951.  Floyd passed away on July 6, 1997. She worked at Quincy Paper Box Co..  She has two daughters Julie Kramer of Costa Mesa, CA & Peggy ( Terry)Homan of Ursa, three Grandchildren,...

Ruth E. Henze, 98, of the North Adams Home in Mendon formerly of Quincy passed away at 12:45 A.M on Friday, June 21, 2019 in the North Adams Home in Mendon. Ruth was born on April 25, 1921 in Ursa to Edward and Lydia (Markward) Cramsey. She married Harold Frederick Henze on November 12, 1938 in Ft. Madison, IA. Harold passed away on December 29, 2014, Ruth was  Quincy Blue Devil and St. Louis Cardinal fan. Surviving are; two children, Harold Eugene (Carole) Henze of Idaho Falls , ID,...

Christine Marie Curtis, 57, of Mendon passed away at 6:28 A.M. on Friday, June 14, 2019 in her home. Christine was born on August, 18, 1961 in Galesburg to Robert T. Barnes and Donna Hoxworth Barnes. She married Lurman Wayne Curtis on August 1, 1992. Lurman survives of Mendon. In addition to Lurman, she is survived by her mother, Donna Donaldson of Quincy;  one son, Robert L.( Kimberly) Barnes of Quincy, two step-daughters, Angela Morrissey of Haistings, FL., Christine (Roger Jr.)...

Leaton R. Starman,93, of Quincy born December 16, 1925 passed away June 3, 2019 at The Arbors at Adams Pointe assisted living in Quincy. Leaton married Georgeann M. Starman June 29, 1949 at Salem Lutheran Church in Quincy . Leaton ran a bulldozer service, raised hogs and farmed with his son Kyle in Adams County. He loved spending time with his family and grandchildren. Leaton and Georgeann enjoyed travelling and visited Europe, Asia, South America. For many years Leaton was Big Brother...

Melvin K. Ihnen, 85, of Clayton passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at the Golden Good Shepherd Home in Golden. Melvin was born on February 16, 1934 in Rural Adams County to the late Klaus G. and Alice J. (Leenerts) Ihnen. He married Marlene J. Behrens on September 20, 1959 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Golden. Marlene passed away on April 15, 2014.. Melvin served his Country in the United States Army 3rd Infantry referred to as “The Old Guard”. He was assigned to the...

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...