All Obituaries

Terry Otto Farmer, 70, of Carthage, passed away on Sunday morning, March 19, 2023, at his home. Terry was born on April 22, 1952, in Fort Madison, Iowa, the son of Woodrow and Mary (James) Farmer. Terry spent time as a truck driver, racing stock cars, and working on stock cars. He then went on to be a mechanic for Law’s Auto Services & Repair. Terry loved cars, fishing, and sports. Even after he retired, you could always find Terry up at the shop hanging out and cracking jokes...

Terry Otto Farmer, 70, of Carthage, passed away on Sunday morning, March 19, 2023, at his home. Terry was born on April 22, 1952, in Fort Madison, Iowa, the son of Woodrow and Mary (James)...

Michelle Henze Hamilton

Michelle Dawn Henze, 55, of Hamilton, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. Michelle was born on January 13, 1968, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Frank and Carolyn (Davis) Schuermann. She graduated from Warsaw High School in 1986, and was united in marriage to L. Dale Henze on June 27, 1987. He survives. Michelle loved spending time with and watching her grandchildren and was a reverend, filling in at area pulpits...

Michelle Dawn Henze, 55, of Hamilton, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. Michelle was born on January 13, 1968, in St. Louis,...

Sharon Jenkins Warsaw

Sharon “Cher” Kay Jenkins, 77, formerly of Warsaw, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at Heritage Health in Mt. Sterling, Illinois. Sharon or “Cher” as she was known was born November 12, 1945, the daughter of Donald R. Ehmen and Florine M. Bruns in Quincy, Illinois. She attended Mendon High School and was the class of 63’ Homecoming Queen. She later went on to complete LPN training and worked as an LPN for St. Mary’s. Cher worked many other jobs...

Sharon “Cher” Kay Jenkins, 77, formerly of Warsaw, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at Heritage Health in Mt. Sterling, Illinois. Sharon or “Cher” as she was known...

Ann VanAusdall Warsaw

Ann Regina (Sartory) VanAusdall, 99, of Quincy, formerly of Warsaw, went to be with her Lord at her home at early Saturday morning, March 4, 2023. Ann was born in Warsaw, Illinois, the daughter of Julius R. and Clara T. (Bisgen) Sartory on November 5, 1923. On October 5, 1943, she was united in marriage to Pete Q. VanAusdall at the Cathedral of Magdalene in Salt Lake City, Utah. Ann and Pete were parents of one son, Ronald Victor; grandparents of Roni and Rene; great grandparents of...

Ann Regina (Sartory) VanAusdall, 99, of Quincy, formerly of Warsaw, went to be with her Lord at her home at early Saturday morning, March 4, 2023. Ann was born in Warsaw, Illinois, the daughter...

Nellie McAllister

Nellie Anna Black McAllister, 101, passed away at 7:30 AM, Friday, March 3, 2023, at the Montrose Health Center. Nellie was born February 12, 1922, in Jefferson County, Iowa, the daughter of Harry R. and Laura Wynona (Hummell) Black. On October 12, 1939, she was united in marriage to Harry S. McAllister in Fairfield, Iowa. He preceded her in death in 1989. Nellie enjoyed gardening and canning, especially tomato juice. She also enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading,...

Nellie Anna Black McAllister, 101, passed away at 7:30 AM, Friday, March 3, 2023, at the Montrose Health Center. Nellie was born February 12, 1922, in Jefferson County, Iowa, the daughter of...

Aaron Parson Carthage

Aaron “Dan” Parson, 69, of Carthage, passed away on February 27, 2023, at Quincy Healthcare & Senior Living in Quincy, Illinois. Aaron was born on October 1, 1953, the son of James W. and Connie (Richards) Parson in Youngstown, Ohio. He graduated from Nauvoo High School in 1971. On December 31, 1980, He was united in marriage to Lynnette Shawgo in Carthage, Illinois. She preceded him in death. Aaron was employed at Caterpillar in Mapleton, Il, where he melted and poured...

Aaron “Dan” Parson, 69, of Carthage, passed away on February 27, 2023, at Quincy Healthcare & Senior Living in Quincy, Illinois. Aaron was born on October 1, 1953, the son of...

Thomas Hall Nauvoo

Thomas Douglas Hall, 82, of Nauvoo, IL, died Monday February 27th at his home surrounded by family. Tom was born November 18, 1940, in Canton, Ohio, the son of Walter and Mildred Hall. Tom came to the area as a production manager for Griffin Wheel. He helped with the hiring and getting the plant up and in production. Tom had various jobs throughout the U.S. He returned in 1999 to marry Dianne (he became the model husband). He also worked for ConAgra in Nauvoo, IL and was Security Manager...

Thomas Douglas Hall, 82, of Nauvoo, IL, died Monday February 27th at his home surrounded by family. Tom was born November 18, 1940, in Canton, Ohio, the son of Walter and Mildred Hall. Tom came...

John LaBonte Warsaw

John Leonard LaBonte, 87, of Warsaw, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at his home in Warsaw. John was born on October 26, 1935, in Warsaw, Illinois, the son of Elmer and Hazel (Mathes) LaBonte. He was united in marriage to Judy Scott in Fairfield, Iowa, on March 12, 1956. They were later divorced. On June 30, 1979, he was united in marriage to Helen Alice LaBonte at Trinity United Methodist Church in Warsaw. She preceded him in death on March 29, 2022. John was employed...

John Leonard LaBonte, 87, of Warsaw, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at his home in Warsaw. John was born on October 26, 1935, in Warsaw, Illinois, the son of Elmer and Hazel...

Rose Slater-Percival Warsaw

Rose Mary Slater-Percival, or “Rosie” as she was affectionately known throughout the community of Warsaw, passed away at the age of 72. Rosie was born on June 12, 1950, to Kathryn Finton Hall and was the youngest of ten siblings. On February 22, 2023, Rosie went to be reunited with son, Martin; mother, Kathryn; sisters, Maxine, Vivian, Alice, Daisy and Suzie; and brothers, Jerry and Bill. Left to grieve are Tony (Libby) Slater; one grandson, Thomas “T.J.”...

Rose Mary Slater-Percival, or “Rosie” as she was affectionately known throughout the community of Warsaw, passed away at the age of 72. Rosie was born on June 12, 1950, to...

Edgar "Bud" Hoener Sutter

Edgar "Bud" George Hoener, 88, of Sutter, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois. Bud was born on August 21, 1934, at the family farm in Hancock County, Illinois, the son of George and Freda M. (Hufendick) Hoener. He attended high school through Sophomore Christmas vacation, but he was valedictorian of his 8th grade class. On October 20, 1963, he was united in marriage to Carolyn “Sue” Smyser at the Emerson...

Edgar "Bud" George Hoener, 88, of Sutter, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois. Bud was born on August 21, 1934, at the family...