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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Friday, Jan. 12, it was the Championship of the Sangamon County Basketball Tournament and the gym at Lincolnland College was packed. Immediately before the big game, the former Mt. Olive athlete and Superintendent of the Pawnee school system was honored as their annual Friend of the County. This award is annually presented to an educator in Sangamon County who made a huge difference. In front of many members of his family and friends, Tim Kratochvil was honored posthumously by the attendees...
Girl Scout Service Unit 107 kicked off Cookie season with their annual Cookie Rally held on Saturday, January 13 at NET Community Church in Staunton. Girl Scouts across Macoupin County joined together to learn new selling techniques, brush up on their cookie knowledge, and sample the cookies to be ready for in-person cookie sales that start on Friday, Feb. 2. Upcoming Girl Scout Events: 1/27 - Me and My Guy Dance in Bunker Hill 2/22 - World Thinking Day in Staunton 2/24 - Powder Puff Derby in...
High school seniors from Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin now have a chance to receive one of ten college scholarships worth $1,000. Registration is open now through April 30, 2024. Parents are also now able to register their students. High school seniors or their parents may register for the ISL Midwest Senior Scholarship at www.IowaStudentLoan.org/Midwest. ISL Education Lending will award $1,000 scholarships to ten students whose names are randomly drawn after the registration period. There is no financial need, grade...
On Jan. 11, the State of Illinois recognized Human Trafficking Awareness Day, part of the larger Human Trafficking Awareness Month, in an effort to raise awareness about one of the most under-reported and under-identified crimes. Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to control another person for labor or commercial sex act purposes. Every year millions of men, women, and children are trafficked worldwide, including in the United States and in Illinois. “Here in Illinois, we are fighting to lift up our most v...
Governor JB Pritzker announced that Illinois secured 14.9 million in competitive federal grant funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program. The Illinois Finance Authority (IFA), in its role as the Illinois Climate Bank, was chosen to receive the $14.9 million to support the expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Illinois. “As Illinois moves toward a clean energy future, it is imperative that no communities are left behind,” said Pritz...
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (“IDFPR”) announced on Jan. 11 that adult use cannabis sales set a new annual record in 2023, exceeding $1.6 billion. Records were also set in sales to in-state residents and the number of items sold, with that total increasing more than 15 percent compared to 2022. Sales taxes collected at Illinois adult use cannabis dispensaries totaled $417.6 million in 2023, per the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR). “From day one, my administration has put equity first to build the most...
Teresa (Terri) Satterlee, 63, of Mt. Olive, passed away on Jan. 11, 2024 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. She was born on Sept. 2, 1960 in Granite City to Ernest Neil Hutchins and Vivian Alene Carriker. She married her husband, Greg Satterlee of Mt. Olive and he survives. Terri has always enjoyed life and being involved with family and friends was a priority. She always desired involvement in any activity. Terri was always smiling and greeting everyone with her infectious smile. Terri never met a stranger and was not afraid to...
Sonya Lourdes Hilderbrand, 76, of Gillespie, died at the Gillespie Health and Rehab Center on Jan. 11, 2024. She was was born Feb. 11, 1947 in Mexico to Fernando Salamaca and Anna (Ugalde) Salamaca. She married Roy E. Hilderbrand of Gillespie, on Oct. 5, 2004 in Benld. She was retired after having been a cashier for Walmart. Sonya enjoyed cross stitching, reading, going to movies, music, and traveling. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fernando and Anna Salamaca;and brother, Frank Canseco. Sonya is survived by her children, Wendy...
Mary Louise McKnight, 71, passed away on Jan. 5, 2024 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. She was born on Oct. 11, 1952 to William Charles Slusser and Frances Geraldine (Allen) Slusser. She graduated from Mt. Olive High School in the class of 1971. Mary was employed as an office associate. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Frances Slusser; one brother, Larry; and son, Shawn Slusser. Mary is survived by two sisters, Shirley Slusser and Sharon (Robert) Folkerts; and a niece, Robyn Leann (Kevin) Niesmann. Becker and Son F...
Pamela M. “Pam” Kelley, 72, of O’Fallon, Mo. peacefully passed away at St. Louis University Hospital on Jan. 6, 2024 after a courageous battle with ALS. She was born Jan. 31, 1951, in Staunton the daughter of the late Harold (Midge) Wriede and Elsie Davis. She married James “Jim” Kelley on Dec. 29, 1973, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Staunton. Pam grew up in Staunton and graduated from Staunton High School with the class of 1969. After marriage, she lived in many cities throughout Illinois and the U.K., and most recently in O’Fallon, M...
Sanfred R. Rantanen, 87, of Staunton, died at the Staunton Health and Rehab Center in Staunton on Jan. 7, 2024. He was born July 5, 1936 in Covington, Mich., the son to the late Arne Rantanen and Thelma (Orquist) Rantanen. Sanfred married his wife of 64 years, Mildred Nicholas of Staunton, on April 4, 1959 at Trinity Lutheran Church in East St. Louis, and she survives. Sanfred served in the U.S. Air Force. He was an assemblyman at Ford Motor Company in Hazelwood, Mo. for many years. He enjoyed traveling, bowling, golf, playing cards, and...
Donna N. Faulkner, 83, of Staunton, died at St. John's Hospital in Springfield on Jan. 6, 2024. She was born Dec. 27, 1940 in Willisville to Donald Vickery and Margaret (Atteberry) Vickery. She married Darrell Faulkner on July 1, 1961 in East St. Louis, Ill. She was a homemaker and a former Eastern Star member. Donna was a former member of the First United Baptist Church of Staunton. She was a member of the NET Community Church of Staunton. Donna was a Sunday School teacher for many years. She...
Edward Lee Gorin, Sr., 79, of Piasa, passed away on Jan. 9, 2024, at OSF St. Anthony Health Center in Alton. He was born on Nov. 15, 1944 in Alton the son of the late Harry Gorin and Vivian (Hampton) Gorin. Ed married Alice Little on Feb. 18, 1963 in Rosewood Heights, Ill. and she survives. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Air Force and Ed retired from GM in 1999. He was also known as the Rock N’ Roll Kid from Ed and Alice’s Rock N’ Roll Show from 1975 to 1985. Ed traveled to local nursing homes and veterans hospitals to enter...
Edward L. “Mr. Ed” Dean, 69, of Mount Olive, passed away on Jan. 8, 2024 at the Staunton Health and Rehab Center in Staunton. He was born March 5, 1954, in Amboy, Ill. a son of the late Leonard Dean and Juanita (Reiners) Dean. He married Patricia G. (York) Dean on Jan. 9, 1993, in Gillespie and she survives. Ed was an over the road truck driver with many years as an owner and operator prior to his retirement. He was a member of Lead Church in Collinsville and will be remembered for the love and...
Shirley Jean Barnard, 87, of Moro, Ill., died at the Community Hospital of Staunton on Jan. 10, 2024. She was born June 14, 1936 in Alton the daughter to the late Robert Miller and Hazel (Buchanan) Miller. She married Bernie Barnard of Moro on Oct. 6, 1955 and he survives. She was a cake decorator at County Fair in Bethalto and a floral designer at Firnhaber Florist in Staunton for several years. Shirley enjoyed crafts, flowers, gardening, and her cats. She was preceded in death by one...
On Jan. 12, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) spoke on the House Floor to recognize Bunker Hill Basketball Coach, Jim Hlafka, who passed away last month at 90 years old. Hlafka served as Bunker Hill High School’s Head Boys Basketball Coach from 1959 to 2002 with a total record of 754-347. During that time, he also coached the Minutemen to six regional championships. Budzinski’s speech honored Coach Hlafka’s legacy in the Bunker Hill community. Budzinski’s remarks can be found below: "It is with a heavy heart that I rise today to honor the l...
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. 17 - Bingo 10:30, Pepper steak, Oven roasted potatoes, Carrots, Pears. Thursday, Jan. 18 - Beef stew w/potato carrots, Whole wheat roll, Peaches, Cheesecake with...
On Saturday, January 27, 2024, the Staunton Sports Booster will be having horse races at Concordia Hall. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the first race is at 7 p.m.. It’s $10 in advance or $15 at the door. All proceeds go toward the Staunton sport programs. Contact any Sport Booster member for tickets or call 618-780-8833....
Dissolutions Christopher M. Crone, Bunker HIll and Tammy M. Votter-Crone, Bunker Hill Jairo O. Baxin, Washington, IL and Michelle M. Otto, Carlinville Kylia D. Emery, Carlinville and Carl E. Emery, Carlinville Court Ricky M. Starr (43) of Gillespie, is charged with two Counts of a Class four Felony with Count one being aggravated domestic battery in that he knowingly caused great bodily harm to his girlfriend, in that he struck her in the face with his fist; and Count two being domestic battery/bodily harm with said defendant having being...
Jan. 7, 2024: Shawnda J. Phillipi; Warrant Jan. 7, 2024: Jessie C. Bates; Operating vehicle without registration, No valid drivers license (Expire more than 1 year), Operating uninsured motor vehicle Jan. 5, 2024: Juvenile; Disobeyed stop sign Jan. 5, 2024: Gary W. Fuller; Aggravated battery, Reckless driving Jan. 5, 2024: John D. Howell; Cancel suspend revoked registration, Disobeyed stop sign, Improper lane usage, Reckless driving...
The Staunton Public Library wishes everyone a wonderful and exciting new year. We are now back in the office once again after all those holidays spent with family and friends. Library Hours are as follows: Monday thru Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Sunday closed. Saturday 9 a.m. to noon. The library was closed on Monday, January 15 for Martin Luther King's Birthday. Last year was a whirlwind year of interesting new books published and blockbuster movies released. Although I am not a huge movie buff, I did see Barbie and the new Indiana J...
The Staunton Helping Hands Center is appreciative of the support it received in the month of Dec. The SHHC remains stable with inventory, despite rising food costs. Donations are encouraged year around to keep the center stable. In-kind donations can be dropped off during pantry hours, which are Tuesday’s 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and Wednesday’s 5 to 7 p.m.; or at the following locations during business hours: Cash Out Gaming, Ink Forge Printing, or Rooster's Pub. Monetary donations can be mailed to...
Thursday, July 19, 1923 -- BOTH PROPOSITIONS CARRY -- The people of Livingston in the special election held in that city on Tuesday proved themselves to be progressive and both propositions on their bond issue program carried. One proposition called for $12,000 in bonds for the paving of Livingston Avenue from the Big Four tracks to the hard road connection and the other was for the issuance of $4,000 in bonds for the purchase of the electric light distribution system. The vote was: For Light Proposition, 95; against 52; For Hard Road, 97;...
By: Jill Pertler Someone I’ve never met (social media, where else?) came up with a phrase for the new year: “Let’s do more in 2024.” I’ve decided to adopt it for my own, because it’s well-balanced, makes logical sense and has good meaning, purpose and intent. Plus it rhymes; who doesn’t appreciate a good rhyme? But what, exactly, do I want more of in the next year? What do we all want? The basics, of course. Here’s my short list: More peace. Isn’t this a nice thought? More peace: world peace, governmental peace, neighborhood peace, hippy peac...
Issue of Jan. 13, 1999 Three representatives of the Illinois Main Street Program visited Staunton to follow up Staunton’s application to become a part of the Illinois Main Street Program. The representatives were impressed with Staunton’s business district. Citizen’s Central Bancorp, Inc. announced that Citizens National Bank of Macomb would purchase the Mercantile Bank branch in Staunton. A son was born to Bart and Jerilyn (Poole) Hassard of Staunton on Dec. 16 at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton. Marvin R. Klotz (58) of Edwardsville died...