Funeral Homes in Quincy, IL

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Josh Rabe (baseball player), Tad Hilgenbrink (actor), Krystle Russin (journalist and model), Brian Munzlinger (farmer), D. A. Weibring (golfer and entrepreneur), Bruce Douglas (basketball player), and James B. Stewart (writer and journalist).

Quincy (/ˈkwɪnsi/ KWIN-see), known as Illinois's "Gem City," is a city on the Mississippi River and the county seat of Adams County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census the city held a population of 40,633, up from 40,366 in 2000. During the 19th Century, Quincy was a thriving transportation center as riverboats and rail service linked the city to many destinations west and along the river. It was once Illinois' second-largest city, surpassing Peoria in 1870. The city holds several historic districts, including the Downtown Quincy Historic District and the South Side German Historic District showcasing the architecture of Quincy's many German immigrants from the late-19th century.Today, Quincy remains a prominent river city. It has been twice recognized as an All-American City and is a participant in the Tree City USA program. In the fall of 2010, Forbes Magazine listed Quincy as the eighth "Best Small City To Raise A Family."

Quincy Obituaries

It was revealed by The Mail Tribune on February 4th, 2022 that Patricia Pauline Stephan perished in Quincy, Illinois.  Stephan was 81 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Patricia Pauline's life.

It was reported by Lincoln Courier on November 29th, 2021 that Ray Wilhite perished in Quincy, Illinois.  Wilhite was 80 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Ray's life.

It was written by Chicago Tribune on August 16th, 2021 that Elyse L Novak (Mann) perished in Quincy, Illinois.  Ms. Novak was 62 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Elyse L's life.

It was disclosed by Tampa Bay on July 25th, 2021 that Roxie Schmitz (Yakle) passed on in Dunedin, Florida.  Ms. Schmitz was 64 years old and was born in Quincy, IL.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Roxie's life.

It was revealed by Peoria Journal Star on May 16th, 2021 that Jeanette Ann Clouse (Moore) perished in Quincy, Illinois.  Ms. Clouse was 90 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Jeanette Ann's life.

It was reported by Peoria Journal Star on March 30th, 2021 that Tameka Lynnette Griffin-Morris passed away in Quincy, Illinois.  Griffin-Morris was 45 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Tameka Lynnette's life.

It was revealed by Des Moines Register on March 13th, 2021 that Joe William Warford died in Des Moines, Iowa.  Warford was 95 years old and was born in Quincy, IL.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Joe William's life.

It was disclosed by Bluefield Daily Telegraph on February 28th, 2021 that Charlotte Elizabeth Smith (Yost) died in Quincy, Illinois.  Ms. Smith was 84 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Charlotte Elizabeth's life.

It was noted by Sarasota Herald-Tribune on January 27th, 2021 that David Lynn Christner passed on in Sarasota, Florida.  Christner was 85 years old and was born in Quincy, IL.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor David Lynn's life.

It was reported by Chicago Tribune on January 14th, 2021 that Anna Marie Desanto died in Quincy, Illinois.  Desanto was 92 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Anna Marie's life.

History

For centuries the site was home to Sac (people) Fox (tribe) and Kickapoo Native Americans in the United States American tribes. Quincy sits on the banks of the Mississippi River. . . .

The official website for the city of Quincy is http://www.quincyil.gov.