All Obituaries

Robert “Jerry” Califf, 84, of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at his home in Hamilton, Illinois. Jerry was born on January 19, 1937, in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Harry A. and Maxine (Jacobs) Califf. On June 3, 1958, he was united in marriage to Julia K. Holtsclaw Califf in Macomb, Illinois. She preceded him in death on November 30, 2018. A lifelong resident of Lima and Hamilton areas, Jerry retired from Roquette after working there for almost forty years....

Robert “Jerry” Califf, 84, of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at his home in Hamilton, Illinois. Jerry was born on January 19, 1937, in Quincy, Illinois, the son of...

Paulie Hobbs Carthage

Paulie Wayne Hobbs, known by family and friends as Wayne, 76, of Carthage, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021, at his home in Carthage. Wayne was born June 7, 1944, in Cave In Rock, Illinois, to Paulie and Clara (Clanton) Hobbs. He was a graduate of Sandoval High School in 1961. Following high school he joined the United States Air Force and fought in the Vietnam War. After his Honorable Discharge from the Air Force he worked for Continental Telephone Company and as a...

Paulie Wayne Hobbs, known by family and friends as Wayne, 76, of Carthage, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021, at his home in Carthage. Wayne was born June 7, 1944, in Cave In Rock, Illinois, to...

Carolyn Jordan Carthage

Carolyn Sue Jordan, 79, of Carthage, passed away at 3:40 AM early Wednesday morning, March 3, 2021, at her home in Carthage. Carolyn was born May 29, 1941, the daughter of Earl and Cleo (Hunt) Bolen in Dixon, Illinois. On November 8, 1958, she was united in marriage to Jimmie Wayne Jordan. They later divorced. Carolyn worked at Methode Electronics in Carthage for 28 years retiring in 2002. She enjoyed housekeeping, having her kids and their friends over...

Carolyn Sue Jordan, 79, of Carthage, passed away at 3:40 AM early Wednesday morning, March 3, 2021, at her home in Carthage. Carolyn was born May 29, 1941, the daughter of Earl and Cleo (Hunt)...

Richard Mulch Sutter

Richard “Dick” Julius Mulch 86 of Sutter, Illinois passed away Friday morning February 26, 2021 at his home in rural Sutter. Richard was born in Walker Township on the farm purchased by his grandfather, John Mulch, in 1918. He was the son of Julius Mulch and Lena (Roskamp) Mulch. He was baptized and confirmed at Bethany UCC. Richard was united in marriage to Frieda Waite on November 21, 1953 in the parsonage at Bethany UCC in Tioga, IL. He attended Sutter grade school and...

Richard “Dick” Julius Mulch 86 of Sutter, Illinois passed away Friday morning February 26, 2021 at his home in rural Sutter. Richard was born in Walker Township on the farm purchased...

Max Walker Carthage

Max L. Walker, 85, of Carthage, passed away at the Good Samaritan Home at 2:45 PM Thursday, February 25, 2021. Max was born October 16, 1935, the son of Cecil and Zoa (Gable) Walker in Hancock County, Illinois. He graduated from Carthage High School in 1953 where he was an All-State tackle for the Blueboys. He helped on the family farm and later worked for the Illinois State Highway Department. On December 8, 1957 he was united in marriage to Marilyn Ward at the First...

Max L. Walker, 85, of Carthage, passed away at the Good Samaritan Home at 2:45 PM Thursday, February 25, 2021. Max was born October 16, 1935, the son of Cecil and Zoa (Gable) Walker in Hancock...

James Clinton Hamilton

James Edgar Clinton, 89, of Hamilton, went home to be with his Lord and Savior at 6:00 AM Saturday morning, February 20, 2021 at Unity Point Hospital in Keokuk. James was born March 12, 1931, in Keokuk, Iowa the son of Isaac Edgar and Esther Viola (Long) Clinton. James was united in marriage to his childhood sweetheart Barbara Delvina Milligan on December 19, 1948, at the First Christian Church in Keokuk. From this union three children were born, Linda (Thomas) Wray,...

James Edgar Clinton, 89, of Hamilton, went home to be with his Lord and Savior at 6:00 AM Saturday morning, February 20, 2021 at Unity Point Hospital in Keokuk. James was born March 12, 1931, in...

Ivan Murphy Carthage

Ivan Phines Murphy, 88, of Carthage, passed away at 10:00 AM Thursday morning, February 18, 2021 at the Silver Maple Care Center in Carthage. Ivan was born September 18, 1932, the son of Phines Brown and Lela Mae (Seigfried) Murphy near Ferris, Illinois. He attended Carthage High School graduating in 1950. Ivan served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On February 20, 1955, he was united in marriage to Patricia Ann “Patt” Bettisworth at the First Christian...

Ivan Phines Murphy, 88, of Carthage, passed away at 10:00 AM Thursday morning, February 18, 2021 at the Silver Maple Care Center in Carthage. Ivan was born September 18, 1932, the son of Phines...

Patricia Squier Carthage

Patricia Ann Squier, 74, of Carthage, passed away at 12:25 on Sunday afternoon, February 14, 2021, at Timber Point Healthcare Center. Pat was born October 17, 1946, the daughter of Earl Leroy Balzer and Mary Louise Parrick in Quincy, Il. She attended school at Quincy Senior High. She was united in marriage to Arthur Ronald Squier in 1964. He preceded her in death in February of 2012. Pat spent some time as a foster parent. She then worked at Good Apple Inc. for 10 years and Methode...

Patricia Ann Squier, 74, of Carthage, passed away at 12:25 on Sunday afternoon, February 14, 2021, at Timber Point Healthcare Center. Pat was born October 17, 1946, the daughter of Earl Leroy...

Melvin Baker Carthage

Melvin James Baker, Sr., passed away at 5:45 AM early Friday morning, February 12, 2021, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Melvin was born June 17, 1948, the son of Elza and Isabelle (Goff) Baker in Princeton, Missouri. He was united in marriage to Betty Elaine Saul on May 12, 1967, in Chillicothe, Missouri. He drove for various Trucking companies over the years. Melvin enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a long-time member of the Hancock County Saddle Club in...

Melvin James Baker, Sr., passed away at 5:45 AM early Friday morning, February 12, 2021, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Melvin was born June 17, 1948, the son of Elza and Isabelle (Goff) Baker...

Virginia Nelson Hamilton

Virginia Lee Nelson, 91, of Macomb, formerly of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday evening, February 9, 2021, at Wesley Village in Macomb. Virginia was born February 26, 1929, the daughter of Glen A. and Velma (Golden) Smith in Ft. Madison, Iowa. She attended grade school in Niota and graduated from Nauvoo High School. She attended Western Illinois University and graduated from Carthage College. On August 24, 1949, she was united in marriage to Gayle L. Nelson in the First...

Virginia Lee Nelson, 91, of Macomb, formerly of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday evening, February 9, 2021, at Wesley Village in Macomb. Virginia was born February 26, 1929, the daughter of Glen...