Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years
Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years
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As has been a long-standing tradition, many generous people banded together to make sure that the holiday spirit was alive and well in the Livingston and Williamson community. Once again, the Livingston Park Association (LPA) organized Christmas and Thanksgiving baskets to assist the local needy in Olive Township. Support for the holiday baskets comes from individuals, businesses, organizations and people throughout both the immediate community and the region. Assistance is provided through monetary donations, contributions of non-perishable...
Boys Basketball Varsity Dec. 26-29 - TBA at Carlinville Holiday Tourney Jan. 5 - 5 p.m. vs Pana Jan. 9 - 5 p.m. vs Civic Memorial Jan. 15-19 - TBA at Southwestern Jan. 23 - 6 p.m. vs Greenfield Jan. 26 - 5 p.m. at Vandalia Jan. 30 - 6 p.m. at Mt. Olive Girls Basketball Varsity Dec. 26-31 - TBD at CORLHS Tourney Jan. 4 - 6 p.m. vs Greenville Jan. 9 - 6 p.m. at Carrollton Jan. 11 - 6 p.m. at Hillsboro Jan. 15-19 - TBD at County Tourney Jan. 20-27 - TBD at Carrollton Tourney Jr. High Basketball (All times 6 p.m. unless stated otherwise) Jan. 4 -...
In St. Louis County, on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, the Illinois State Police located a deceased woman who has been identified as Marquisha Williams, 29, of the first block of Mohan Drive in Florissant, Mo. Law enforcement reported numerous searches for Ms. Williams had been conducted over the last several days. The deceased woman was located close to one of the exits in Illinois and several law enforcement agencies throughout the state were involved. Law enforcement and volunteer groups searched along I-55 in Madison County in recent days and tha...
Phillip Jeremy Fowler, 45, of Ottawa, Ill., passed away at OSF Health Center in Alton, on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023. He was born on Aug. 7, 1978, in Alton the son of James E. Fowler and Kathy (Nodine) Fowler. Phillip married his wife, Kristi Hunt on June 14, 1997, in Alton and he is survived by his wife. He served our country in the U.S. Marine Corps and he was the Harbormaster at Heritage Harbor Marina in Ottawa. Because of him, Heritage Harbor Ottawa was Elite Fleet status for four of the last five years (excluding 2020 for COVID-19). Phillip...
Lisbeth “Liz” A. (Dressen) Klaustermeier, 68, of Benld, passed away at St. John's Hospital in Springfield on Dec. 22, 2023, with her loving husband by her side. Liz was born Oct. 16, 1955, in Hillsboro to Robert Dressen and Jean (Laws) Dressen. Liz married James “Jim” C. Klaustermeier on March 17, 1978 at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield. She graduated from Litchfield High School in the class of 1973 and attended SIU of Edwardsville. They lived in St. Petersburg, Fla. for 28 years before moving to Benld. Liz loved working on the beach a...
David Lee Anderson, 72, of Bunker Hill, died at his residence on Dec. 23, 2023. He was born Dec. 15, 1951, in Litchfield to David L. Anderson and Gloria (Enos) Anderson. He married Leanne (Hinthorne) Anderson on Oct. 30, 1970 in Bunker Hill and he is survived by his wife. He was a retired teacher and coach for Bunker Hill School District. David was a collector of baseball cards and he was an avid Cardinals and Blues fan. He loved softball, golf and basketball and enjoyed attending kids' sporting events. David was preceded in death by his...
Carol Jean Ruckman, 78, of Gillespie, died at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. She was born May 16, 1945 to Darrel Stephens and Jane (Wildamuth) Stephens. She married William R. Ruckman on Sept. 6, 1970 in Prophetstown, Ill. and he preceded her in death on March 1, 2003. Carol was a secretary for International Filter Mfgr and she was a member of the Red Hat Society, SS Simon and Jude Altar Society, as well as a Natural Family Planning Instructor. Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Darrel and Jane Ste...
Carol Louise Raab-Farley, 62, of Thornton, Colo., passed away in the home where she raised her family on Dec. 16, 2023. She was born on March 4, 1961 in Staunton and she never met a stranger during the years she graced this plane of existence. Carol obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville in 1983, allowing her the opportunity to work on excavation sites abroad in Paestum, Italy, and her hometown of Edwardsville. She proudly served her country in the U.S. Air Force from 1987 to 1990 in...
Mary Kathryn Fenton, 88, of Carlinville, died at LakeSide Health and Rehab Center in Carlinville on Dec. 21, 2023. She was born June 3, 1935, in Albion, Ill. to the late Gilfred Roosevelt and Mary (Stanley) Roosevelt. She married James H. Fenton on Feb. 6, 1960 in Wilmington, Ill and James preceded her in death on March 27, 2017. Mary was a graduate of Eastern Illinois University and she was a retired teacher for Girard High School. She was also an Avon Sales Rep and worked at Carlinville Library. Mary was preceded in death by her...
Edna B. Kampmann, 81, of Worden, died at her residence in Worden on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023. She was born Nov. 2, 1942 in St. Louis, Mo. the daughter to Arthur V. Fudge and Josephine (Blume) Fudge. She married William K. Kampmann Sr. on Dec. 7, 1958 in St. Louis, Mo. and she is survived by her husband. Edna was a homemaker for many years. She was a member of the River of Life Church in Worden and she was a very spiritual person. She is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Josephine Fudge; three sisters, Lucille, Mary, and another in...
By the twinkling of an eye the old year passes into the heart of darkness. With a mid-night cry the New Year awakens, ready to trespass upon the eternal hills of time, turning forever with its days and seasons, yet to be. In the fading silences, heard only by angels, dreams of what might have been are bedded down into the stillness of what was. I hear the soft wind chimes on my front porch singing the melody of morning music yet to be sung, and I embrace the hope, emerging from fresh beginnings, as I greet the breaking dawn with an ageless...
Participate in the monthly opportunity and begin 2024 alcohol free Now that the holidays are nearly over and overindulging is behind us, it's time for a reset. January has been coined, "Dry January." Dry January is a one-month sobriety challenge where people stop drinking alcohol for 31-days. The idea behind it is to start the new year on a healthy note, detoxify the body, and potentially reassess one's relationship with alcohol. “Dry January is an opportunity for individuals to re-evaluate their relationship with alcohol and make better c...
On Dec. 21, the meeting was called to order by president Gerry Cook and with four visitors in attendance, the Lord’s Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance were said by the 25 members in attendance. Staunton’s senior citizens would like to thank all of the people who handed out some Christmas gifts and brought cookies for everyone to enjoy. There was also a card request for Bev Beyers. Attendance prizes were won by Mary Reid and Linda Pike. The Pot of Silver prizes were won by Shirley Copeland and Toni Janus. Bingo was called by Leslie Vannoy and eve...
Reservations must be made by 1 p.m. on the day prior to the day you wish to eat. If you have made reservations and cannot attend, please notify the center. To register for or cancel meals, call (217) 835-3174. Whole Wheat Bread served daily unless noted (*) and 2% milk served daily. Menu subject to change based on product availability. Make checks payable to IVEDC. Wednesday, Jan. 3 - Teryaki chicken, Rice pilaf, Japanese vegetables, Tropical fruit. Thursday, Jan. 4 - Hamburger on bun, Tater tots, Baked beans, Pears. Friday, Jan. 5 - Chicken...
Marriage Licenses Kayla Lyn Conrad of Brighton, Jonathan Wade Pirtle of Brighton Dissolutions Wiley E. Baker, of Bunker Hill; Cynthia A. Baker, of Bunker Hill Adam (Mohamed) Jaljaa, of Staunton; Kimberly Elbardi Jaljaa, of Staunton Court Jamal C. Zollicoffer, 33, of Royal Lakes, Ill., faces two counts that occurred on Dec. 21, 2023: Count one is a Class two felony and faces 6-30 years pursuant to 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-95, being aggravated domestic battery by strangulation, in that said defendant strangled his ex-girlfriend by grabbing her by the...
The Southern Illinois Builders Association began offering scholarships in 2012 and has awarded 137 scholarships totaling approximately $264,400. This year ten scholarships were awarded to the following individuals: Madison Deck, Edwardsville; Samuel Denny, Columbia, Ill.; William Denny, Columbia; Grayson Guthman, Murphysboro; Ella Klostermann, Breese; Kyra Mauntel, New Haven, Mo.; Isaac Trapp, Belleville; Jacob Whitworth, Columbia; Grant Wilson, Harrisburg, Ill.; and Chase Zobrist, Highland. SIBA advertises for the SIBA Scholarships in the...
Ring in the New Year with an act of kindness: On Thursday, Jan. 4 from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Mt. Olive VFW Hall, which is located at 21294 Rt. 138, Mount Olive, Ill. 62069, the Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive. Donating blood with the American Red Cross can save up to three lives. Presenting donors will get a new Yeti long-sleeve shirt while supplies last. Walk-ins are welcome or one can make an appointment by visiting RedCrossBlood.org and entering VFWHallMtOlive to schedule an appointment. Although Christmas will have passed by...
Village of Livingston, Ill. 2024 monthly Board meeting dates Jan. 11, 2024 Feb. 8, 2024 March 14, 2024 April 11, 2024 May 9, 2024 June 13, 2024 July 11, 2024 Aug. 8, 2024 Sept. 12, 2024 Oct. 10, 2024 Nov. 14, 2024 Dec. 12, 2024...
Dec. 24, 2023: Tiffany A. Reiter; Speeding (Radar) Dec. 21, 2023: Jamal C. Zollicaffer; Domestic battery, Home invasion, Criminal damage to property Dec. 20, 2023: Dustyn M. Kieffer; Suspend revoked drivers license Dec. 19, 2023: Robert L. Hasse; Speeding (Radar), Operating uninsured motor vehicle....
On Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, Staunton's Band Boosters will be hosting a Trivia Night at Concordia Hall in Staunton. The inspiration in doing so is for all the proceeds from this event will go to support the Staunton Band program grades 5-12. The doors will open at 6 p.m. and trivia is set to start at 7 p.m. It is encouraged to bring ones own snacks, however, there will be no outside drinks allowed. To combat that, as well as the bitter, February cold weather that's assumingly on its way, Concordia's bars will be open. So one musn't have to...
The Mid-State Collectors Club first meeting for 2024 will be Wednesday, Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. at Mavericks Steaks and Spirits Restaurant in Litchfield. Attendees are asked to arrive prior to 7 p.m. to eat dinner before the meeting begins. Anyone interested in antique tractors and farm related items is invited to attend the monthly meetings. The meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month from now until April 2024. An interesting program will be presented following the meeting. All are welcome to join....
Please note, charges are merely an accusation and Defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law. The probable cause statement reads: On Dec. 20, 2023, Marquisha Williams was reported missing by family. Detectives in the Bureau of Crimes Against Persons (BCAP) initiated an investigation into her whereabouts. During interviews with family members, it was determined that Williams was with her ex-boyfriend, identified as Trenton Ivy, the defendant, in her vehicle, a 2020 Jeep Compass. "On Dec. 22, 2023,...
By: Jill Pertler “You don’t really appreciate what you’ve got until it’s gone.” These wise words came out of the mouth of my 16-year-old son; surprisingly, he wasn’t referring to a Snicker’s bar. I’ve always known he is an old soul, but this particular insight was unexpected. Typically teenage boys are consumed by thoughts of driver’s licenses, (girls), the Friday night football game, (girls) and food. Lots and lots of food. Time for reflection and philosophical epiphanies are best left to old people – you know, those 30 and above. People like...
It’s hard to imagine a life without a soundtrack. Music is an everlasting and evolving art whose importance goes without saying. The first album featured in this new weekly column is a personal favorite, “Sneakin’ Sally Through The Alley.” Robert Allen Palmer, 54, was an English singer and songwriter that was born Jan. 19, 1949 in Batley, U.K. and died Sept. 26, 2003 in Paris, France. He was known for his powerful soul and voice, his stylistic explorations, combining soul, funk, jazz, rock, pop, reggae, and blues; all of which are on full di...
Issue of Dec. 30, 1998 Matthew J. Valent (89) of Staunton died Dec. 24 at his home. Sharon K. Kirbach (58) of Livingston died Dec. 25 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Mike Steve Dudas (91) of Mt. Olive died Dec. 24 at Litchfield Health Care Center in Litchfield. William Harold Buckmaster (93) of Mt. Olive died Dec. 26 at his home. Dolores Ann Niehaus (61) of Mt. Olive died Dec. 22 at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. Jacob W. Kunz (79) of Lawrenceville died Dec. 26 at Lawrence County Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceville. Wilfreda A. W...