Obituaries

Ben Myers

Ben Myers

Jun 30, 2026

     Mr. Ben Myers, 83, of rural Quincy, IL, died Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, MO.

     Arrangements are pending at the Lummis Hamilton Funeral Home in Camp Point, IL.

Larry Kramberg

Larry Kramberg

Jun 27, 2026

Mr. Larry R. Kramberg, 73, of Timberpoint Healthcare Center in Camp Point, IL, died at 5:50 am Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the home.

Born August 20, 1952, in Quincy, IL, Larry was the son of Melvin and Iva Mae Felsman Kramberg.

Survivors include his son, Troy Kramberg (Leanne Boehler); his daughter, Nicole Blewett (John); 8 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded...

Zac Tournear

Zac Tournear

Jun 23, 2026

Zac Tournear, 34, of rural Camp Point, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in rural Golden, Illinois.

Born September 30, 1991, in Quincy, Illinois, Zac was the son of Todd and Diane (Flesner) Tournear.

Zac was employed as a truck driver for Timewell Tile in Timewell, Illinois. He loved spending time outdoors, but nothing brought him greater joy than being a...

Michelle Jenkins

Michelle Jenkins

Jun 22, 2026

Michelle Lee Jenkins, age 48, of Des Plaines, Illinois, passed away Monday, June 22, 2026, at her home.

Michelle was born January 30, 1978, at Franciscan Medical Center in Rock Island, Illinois, to Mark A. Jenkins and Glenda M. (Ross) Jenkins. She graduated from Davenport High School in Davenport, Iowa.

Growing up, Michelle developed a passion for martial arts, earning several black...

Denny Mowen

Denny Mowen

Jun 13, 2026

Denny R. Mowen, 60, of Clayton, IL, died at 5:02 p.m. Saturday, June 13, 2026, in rural Augusta, IL.

Born June 24, 1965, in Quincy, IL, Denny was the son of Wayne and Kathleen Grimmer Mowen.

Denny worked in the construction industry all of his life. He enjoyed his free time visiting with his family and many friends.

Survivors include his children; Tyler...

Jeannette Wickert

Jeannette Wickert

Jun 9, 2026

Jeannette Ann (Mayo) Wickert (90) departed for her heavenly home at 8:30 a.m. on June 9, 2026. Family and friends who miss Jeannette now rejoice over her promotion.

Jeannette was born January 16, 1936, to Clifford Buker Mayo and Nancy Maude Livingston Mayo. Her parents and husband, Marlyn, preceded her in death. Jeannette's brother, Keith Mayo, of Sacramento, CA, survives.

After graduating...

Gayla Smith

Gayla Smith

May 31, 2026

Gayla M. Smith, 63, of Bowen, IL passed away at 7:20 am Sunday May 31, 2026 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

She was born on April 16, 1963 in Columbus, GA to Robert and Sharon Carr Nichols. She was united in marriage to Terry E. Smith in 1983 near LaPrairie, IL. He preceded her in death on May 21, 2023.

Gayla...

Janet B Stuehrenberg

Janet B Stuehrenberg

May 30, 2026

Janet B. Stuehrenberg, 79, of Quincy, IL. passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.

Born January 30, 1947, in Quincy, Janet was the daughter of Richard Thomas and Mary Ilene Tittsworth Royalty.

Janet was a kind and gentle lady. She enjoyed baking for others and loved her pets.

Survivors include her children, Todd Wisely and his wife Tami, Coatsburg,...

Frieda "Fritzi" Wood

Frieda "Fritzi" Wood

May 28, 2026

Frieda “Fritzi” Wood, 81, of West Point, IL, passed away at 10:38 pm Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Curtis Creek in Quincy, IL.

Cremation will be accorded. Private family service will be held at Bowen Cemetery.

The Hamilton Funeral Home in Augusta, IL, is handling arrangements.

Josh Collins

Josh Collins

May 25, 2026

Mr. Josh Collins, 47, of Clayton, IL, died Monday, May 25, 2026, in Clayton.

Born May 7, 1979, in Springfield, IL, Josh was the son of Edward Collins and Judith Griffith.

Josh was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, four-wheeling, and side-by-siding. He loved the Green Bay Packers and was quite the "jokemaker". Above all, he was a loving son,...

Gerald W Janssen

Gerald W Janssen

May 25, 2026

Gerald William Janssen, 92, of Coatsburg, Illinois, passed away at 1:45 a.m. Monday, May 25, 2026, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.

Born September 12, 1933, at the family home in rural Coatsburg, Gerald was the son of Bernd and Fredericka “Rickey” Louise Schaefer Janssen. He married Ruth Heubner on April 16, 1967, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Coatsburg. She...

Brian Wagner

Brian Wagner

May 23, 2026

Brian Michael Wagner, 52, of Bowen, Illinois, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 2:15 a.m. at his home.

Born September 11, 1973, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois, Brian was the son of the late Randall G. and Patricia L. Grue Wagner.

Brian enjoyed scrapping, mowing yards, and riding his motorcycle. He could also often be found scratching a lottery ticket...

Barbara J McGartland

Barbara J McGartland

May 21, 2026

Barbara J. McGartland, 85, of Camp Point, IL, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 7:15 pm at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, IL. 

Born January 15, 1941, in Quincy, IL, she was the daughter of William and Dorothy Nichols Calvo. She married Glenn R. "Mac" McGartland on June 11, 1961, in Mt. Sterling, IL. He preceded her in death on...

Steve Dietrich

Steve Dietrich

May 19, 2026

Mr. Steve Dietrich, 66, of rural Camp Point, IL, passed away on May 19, 2026, at 7:58 a.m. at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL, with his wife by his side.

Born on January 12, 1960, in Quincy, IL, Steve was the son of Herbert and Joyce Duesterhaus Dietrich of Camp Point. He married Marla VanZandt on June 20, 1981, at St....

Linda Mercer

Linda Mercer

May 13, 2026

Linda M. Mercer, 76, of Springfield, IL passed away at 4:55 am Wednesday May 13, 2026 at Sunny Acres Nursing Home in Petersburg, IL.

She was born on June 10, 1949 in Macomb, IL to Marsey and Mildred Rhea Corder, after her mother’s passing she was raised on the Forrest and Mary Ellen Osborne farm near Augusta, IL. She was united...

Michael Pontius

Michael Pontius

May 9, 2026

Michael Pontius, 70, of Quincy, IL, passed away at 5:38 a.m. Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Countryside Care Center in Macomb, IL.

Born January 9, 1956, in Keokuk, IA, Michael was the son of Donald Gene and Marianna Jean Glover Pontius.

Michael grew up in Keokuk, IA, and moved to Mt. Sterling, IL in 1968. For many years, he worked at the...

Richard A. "Rick" Winters

Richard A. "Rick" Winters

May 4, 2026

Richard A. “Rick” Winters, 79, of Plymouth, IL, passed away at 7:43 pm Monday, May 4, 2026, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

He was born on April 23, 1947, in Macomb, IL, to Eugene M. and Frances E. McDaniel Winters.

Rick was a 1966 graduate of Plymouth High School and then served his country in the United States Navy. After returning...

Hilda Roberts

Hilda Roberts

May 2, 2026

Dorothea “Hilda” Roberts, 90, of the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, IL, formerly of Liberty, IL, passed away at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the home.

Hilda was born on August 6, 1935, in Quincy, IL, the daughter of Lester and Dora Beringer Hess. She married Donald J. Roberts on June 14, 1953, at Pleasant View Baptist Church...

John Pritchard

John Pritchard

Apr 23, 2026

John Herbert Pritchard, 65 of Clayton, IL, passed away at 5:20 a.m. Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Timber Point Health Care Center in Camp Point, IL, after a yearlong battle with lung cancer.

Born February 1, 1961, in Lincoln, IL, he was soon adopted by Herbert and Janice (Hart) Pritchard. He grew up on their farm in Pea Ridge Township (Brown...

Kevin Thomas

Kevin Thomas

Apr 21, 2026

Kevin Lane Thomas, 60, of Columbus, IL, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 21, 2026, peacefully at his home.

Born May 27, 1965, in Quincy, IL, Kevin was the son of Glenn and Anita Thomas.

He was a graduate of Central High School and received his pilot's license in the mid 1990’s.

Kevin spent the majority of his life on the family farm located...