Obituaries

Ruby E Hapke

Ruby E Hapke

Apr 29, 2025

Ruby E. Hapke, 77, of Clayton, IL, passed away Tuesday (April 29, 2025) at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

Arrangements are pending at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Clayton.

Judy A Walton

Judy A Walton

Apr 28, 2025

Mrs. Judy A. Walton, 86, of Paloma, IL, passed away peacefully at 4:48 p.m. on Monday, April 28, 2025, at Blessing Hospital surrounded by her family.

Born January 4, 1939, in Kansas City, MO, Judy was the daughter of Francis and Martha Kruse Mayfield. She married Lawrence A. Walton Jr. on July 13, 1957, in Mt. Sterling, IL. He preceded her...

Darla Whitford

Darla Whitford

Apr 15, 2025

Darla Jean Whitford, 77, of Plymouth, IL passed away unexpectedly at 7:31 pm Tuesday April 15, 2025 at her home in Plymouth, IL.

She was born on July 10, 1947 in Carthage, IL to Floyd “Duck” And Doris Douglas Drake. She was united in marriage to Larry Dean Whitford on March 5, 1964 in Plymouth, IL. He survives. Darla attended Plymouth...

Sharon K Berryman

Sharon K Berryman

Apr 14, 2025

Sharon Kay Hantelman Berryman was born May 12, 1940 in Whittemore, Iowa to Eldon and Dolores Krause Hantelman. She was the oldest of four daughters and grew up on the family farm west of Fenton, Iowa. While in high school her first job was working in a local grocery store candling eggs. She graduated from Sentral High School in 1958.

After...

Alice F Stewart

Alice F Stewart

Apr 8, 2025

Alice Fern Stewart, 91, of Camp Point, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by her favorite people at 9:50 pm Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

Born June 6, 1933, in Prescott, KS, Alice was a daughter of Roy and Elsa Woods Moss. She married Robert Lee Stewart on January 13, 1954, in Hannibal. He preceded her in...

Thomas R Smith

Thomas R Smith

Apr 7, 2025

Thomas R. Smith, 79, of Loraine, IL, passed away at 10:20 p.m. on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Momence Meadow in Momence, IL.

Born January 10, 1946, in Quincy, IL, Tom was the son of William and Ruby Milhauser Smith. He married Judy Kay Deming, who preceded him in death.

At age 18, Tom was drafted into the U.S. Army, where he...

Sandra K Conover

Sandra K Conover

Apr 2, 2025

Sandra K. Conover, 83, of Coatsburg, IL, died Wednesday, April 2, 2025.

Sandra was born May 29, 1941, in Quincy, a daughter of Eldon and Vivian Husemann Viar. She married Ronald L. Conover on February 11, 1961, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Coatsburg. He preceded her in death on May 11, 2018.

Sandra was a secretary at the Coatsburg Grade School....

Donna Simmons

Donna Simmons

Mar 29, 2025

Donna Carol Simmons, 87, of Bowen, IL passed away at 4:48 pm Saturday March 29, 2025 at Carthage Memorial Hospital in Carthage, IL.

She was born on October 28, 1937 on a farm east of Bowen, IL to Carroll and Waunetta Jud Clampitt. Donna graduated from Augusta High School and then attended airline flight attendant training school in Omaha, NB, she...

Arthur Derry

Arthur Derry

Mar 27, 2025

Arthur D. “Art” Derry, 80, of Augusta, IL passed away unexpectedly at 10:01 pm

Thursday March 27, 2025 in Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

He was born on October 20, 1944 in Brooklyn, IL to Ivan D. and Ina Campbell Derry. He was united in marriage to Mildred A. “Millie” DeWitt on December 3, 1966 in Camden, IL. She preceded him in...

Jerry Winters

Jerry Winters

Mar 16, 2025

Byron “Jerry” Winters,76, of Colchester, IL passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 8:45pm.

He was born on October 27, 1948 in Macomb, IL to Byron and Edith Douglas Winters. He married Margaret Lantz on October 20, 1967 in Augusta, IL and she survives.

Along with his wife, Margaret, Jerry is survived by his...

Helen P Furgerson

Helen P Furgerson

Mar 14, 2025

Helen P. Furgerson, 97, of Timberpoint Healthcare Center in Camp Point, IL, formerly of Coatsburg, IL, passed away at 8:48 p.m. Friday, March 14, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

Born April 29, 1927, in Benville, IL, Helen was the daughter of Robert and Dora Hughes Waters.

Helen enjoyed watching and feeding birds. She had been employed at Oscar Mayer in...

Mark Lane

Mark Lane

2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, [Mark “Duke” Lane], who passed away in his home at the age of 65.

A loving father and grandfather, he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Duke was known for his talent as a musician, his love of his Harley, his sense of humor,...

Andrew J. "Andy" Hull

Andrew J. "Andy" Hull

Mar 11, 2025

Andrew (Andy) J. Hull, 59, of Golden, IL passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Tuesday March 11, 2025. He was born on October 20, 1965 in Hannibal, MO to Earl and Sharon Schneider Hull. He married Renee Bunch on September 29, 1984 in Pleasant Hill, IL and she survives.

Andy is survived by his wife of 40...

Ronald Brumley

Ronald Brumley

Mar 7, 2025

Ronald “Ron” R. Brumley, 82, of La Prairie, Illinois passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025. Ron was born on March 4, 1943 to John “Wesley” and Georgia Josephine “Jo” (Boos) Brumley in Carbondale, IL.

In 1986, he married Carole (Eberhardt-Thompson) in St. Louis, MO. She survives.

He spent his career in the education field, first as a teacher and coach, before...

Sandra K Zimmerman

Sandra K Zimmerman

Mar 7, 2025

Sandra Kay Zimmerman, 81, of Quincy, died peacefully Friday afternoon, March 7, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, surrounded by her family.

Sandy was born on February 25, 1944, in the Columbus Township, the daughter of Cluster and Erma E. Bunte Tournear. She married Richard Zimmerman on April 20, 1985, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Coatsburg. He survives.

Sandy was a...

Steve Bush

Steve Bush

Feb 22, 2025

Steve Bush, 71, of Clayton, IL, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at his home.

Born August 16, 1953, in Quincy, IL, Steve was the son of Robert Leroy and Phyllis Jean Joyce Bush.

Steve dedicated much of his life to the painting and sandblasting industry. He was known for his hard work and determination.

He is survived by his son, Steve...

Charolette M Beadles

Charolette M Beadles

Feb 19, 2025

Charolette M. Beadles, 86, of Mt. Sterling, IL formerly of Huntsville, IL went to be with her Lord at 7:45 pm Wednesday February 19, 2025 at the Mt. Sterling Health and Rehab Center in Mt. Sterling, IL. 

She was born on November 24, 1938 near Liberty IL to Elmer and Ruth Close Brocksieck. She was united in marriage to Lee Beadles...

Phyllis Miller Brueggeman

Phyllis Miller Brueggeman

Feb 19, 2025

 Phyllis Miller Brueggeman, 92, of Quincy, IL, formerly of Camp Point, IL, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.

 Born June 26, 1932, in Joliet, IL, Phyllis was the daughter of Clement J. and Ruth S. Stewart Corcoran. Phyllis was married to Bill Miller on June 7, 1952. He preceded her in death on February 3, 1985....

Russell Poling

Russell Poling

Feb 14, 2025

Russell “Rusty” Poling, 70, of Augusta, IL, passed away at 2:07 a.m. on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL. Born on October 24, 1954, in Abilene, TX, Rusty was the beloved son of Russell and Vera Poling. He was united in marriage to Rebecca “Becky” Zeisler on October 3, 1998, in Augusta, IL, where they...

JoAnne Miller

JoAnne Miller

Feb 12, 2025

Marjorie JoAnne Miller, 94, of the Timber Point Healthcare Center in Camp Point, IL, formerly of 630 Pawn Avenue, Quincy. IL, 62305. passed away Wednesday (February 12, 2025) at the home.

Born December 9, 1930 in Quincy, she was the daughter of Marjorie Campbell and Russell Daugherty.

JoAnne married Donald E. Miller, March 12, 1948 in Palmyra, MO. Joanne had 3 sons,...