All Obituaries

R. Kent Vollbracht, 78, of Quincy, formerly of Liberty, died at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at his home. Born November 6, 1941, in Quincy, Kent was a son of Russell and Mabel Linnemeyer Vollbracht.  He married Judy Heine on August 14, 1976, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church of Lost Prairie. She survives. Mr. Vollbracht farmed in the Liberty and Camp Point area's all his life. It was his greatest passion.  His greatest love was his family and animals. He was a...

Amy Jennings, 46, of Quincy, died Sunday (August 9, 2020) at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Amy was cremated. There are no services planned at this time. 

James S. “Jim” Jarvis, 91, Augusta, IL died at 5:55 am Saturday August 8, 2020 at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, IL. He was born on August 31, 1928 near Downing, MO to Aubrey and Frances Dabney Jarvis. He married Kathleen Marie “Katie” Toney on November 23, 1954 in Kirksville, MO. She preceded him in death on March 18, 2006. Jim was employed at Elbe Auto Sales in Augusta for many years. He was an active member of the local VFW and American Legion and served...

Gary L. Gemming, 65, of Bushnell, IL died at 8:42 am Thursday August 6, 2020 in Blessing hospital in Quincy, IL. He was born on April 18, 1955 in Carthage, IL to Walter and Kathleen Raynor Gemming. He married Debbie King on July 11, 2000 in Carthage, IL. She preceded him in death on January 24, 2014. Gary was a mechanic. He attended Carthage, IL schools. He is survived by 2 sisters, Marilyn (Michael) Grube of Washington, IL and Carolyn Gemming of Industry, IL, a brother,...

Russel K. Watkins, 63, of West Point, IL died at 2:23 pm Monday August 3, 2020 at his home in West Point.He was born on August 24, 1956 in Beardstown, IL to Kenneth and Faye Davis Watkins. He married Betty Jean Northrup on October 8, 1976 in Quincy, IL. She preceded him in death on May 29, 2011.Russel attended Southeastern Schools. He was employed at Squires Auto Salvage as a mechanic and was a member of the Augusta Assembly of God Church. Russel served his country in the United States...

Glenna J. Brown, 64, of Camp Point, died at 7:10 a.m. Friday, July 31, 2020, at her home in Camp Point. Born September 30, 1955, in Quincy, Glenna was the daughter of Glenn and Joan Hetrick Mixer. She married Larry Brown November 28, 1983, in Quincy. He survives. Glenna was a graduate of Central High School and attended Gem City Business College. She was employed at Bent's Family Foods in Camp Point for many years and then worked in the Tea Room at Blessing Hospital in Quincy until her...

Robert D. “Bob” Reason, 85, of Golden, Il died surrounded by his family and beloved dog, Alvin at 12:32 am Thursday July 30, 2020 at his home in Golden.He was born on May 15, 1935 in Lenox, Iowa to Cecil and Violet Haines Reason. He married Lois Elaine Wren on July 27, 1959 in Peoria, IL. She survives.Bob was a graduate of Lenox, Iowa High School. He served in the United States Air Force serving in Okinawa, Japan. He was a retired Air Traffic Controller at the Quincy Airport for 35years....

Dorotha Lee “Dodie”Burton, 83, of Plymouth, IL died at 5:04 am Thursday July 30, 2020 at Grand Prairie Assisted Living Center in Macomb, IL She was born on September 4, 1936 in Plymouth, IL to Ralph and Dorothy Howell Braun. She married Bill Burton on July 23, 1952 in Macomb, IL. He preceded her in death on December 1, 2003. Dodie was a homemaker. She was a member of Macomb VFW Auxilary. She enjoyed crocheting and making quilts, afghans and blankets, but her most cherished...

Dorothy G. Leffers, 91, of Quincy, died at 10:10 a.m. Saturday, July 25, 2020, at St. Vincent Home in Quincy. Born January 4, 1929, near Golden, Dorothy was a daughter of William and Dorothy Cross Tournear. She married Charles E. Leffers on June 15, 1946, in Peoria, IL. He preceded her in death on August 11, 2000. Mrs. Leffers was a homemaker spending time at home raising her children. After her children left their home, she was employed as the Supervisor of Housekeeping at Golden Good...

     Diane M. Mowen, 59, of Golden, died at 12:55 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 2020, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.      Born December 15, 1960, in Quincy, Diane was a daughter of Joseph and Linda Williams. She married Kenneth Mowen May 5, 1979, in Columbus, IL. He survives.      Diane had been employed at Methode Electronics in Golden for several years until its closing. She then worked for New Attitudes in Camp Point assisting with floral...