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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Elbon Shrine Club had a great 2022. With continued support from the local community and Ainad Temple they were able to make some significant donations back to the community and to the Shriners Hospital of St. Louis. On Dec. 1, they held their annual Christmas party and made a donation of $6,000 to Shriners Hospital of St. Louis. They also made donations to multiple Staunton High School sports teams and a local Boy Scout for projects. They also elected new officers for 2023, president will be...
Concordia Hall in Staunton will host their pork steak dinner this Sunday, Jan. 22. Tickets are $12 each. The menu includes pork steak, baked beans, and cole slaw. Serving begins at 10 a.m. and continues until dinners are gone. You are invited to eat in the hall or take your dinners home. You can call 618-635-2040 or text 618-410-0060 anytime to order your dinners and pick them up at 709 S. Union Street on Sunday. Delivery is also available (in Staunton only). You must call ahead if you need delivery....
At the recent Chamber of Commerce meeting held on Jan. 3, it was decided to bring back Staunton’s Casino Night. It has tentatively been scheduled for Saturday, March 11. If you have the time or inclination to get involved and help support this community event, please just attend one of the chamber meetings held at 5 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month at the Oltmann Community Center. The Staunton Chamber is made up of local businesses and citizen leaders committed to advancing the commercial, industrial and civic interests of S...
The Staunton Knights of Columbus will hold their annual free throw contest on Thursday, Jan. 26, at the St. Michael's gym. Registration starts at 5 p.m. and the competition will begin at 6 p.m. This contest will be open to all boys and girls ages 9-14, the age as of Jan 1. Winners will be invited to a District competition to be scheduled at a later date. A Regional and State championship will also be held for those that advance. Please plan to attend this exciting event and cheer on the participants....
County Clerk Pete Duncan announced that a new state program allows for a free death certificate for any active duty and retired service members who pass away. The program also reduces the cost of subsequent copies from $10 a copy to $6 per copy. The program requires the applicant to request the free certificate and should provide proof such as a DD214 discharge, letter from veteran’s affairs, or ID with veteran marking to obtain the free copy. It is also up to the person requesting the copy to request the free copy. Duncan also reminded t...
Adam David Thomason, 33, of Bethalto, Ill., died on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., from injuries received in a car accident. He was born Feb. 5, 1989, in Alton, the son of Rick and Carol (Hopper) Thomason. He married Kristen Goben on June 2, 2018, at New Hope Baptist Church in Worden, and she survives. Adam was eagerly anticipating the birth of their baby boy who will be born approximately Feb. 10, 2023. He was a 2007 graduate of Staunton High School...
Jeffrey Scott Timmermeier, 60, of Litchfield, Ill., died at his residence on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. He was born Nov. 2, 1962, in Alton, to Robert "Mike" Michael and Janet L. (Stahl) Timmermeier. He married Tracy D. Drake Timmermeier on July 8, 1989, in Staunton, and she survives. He was an adjuster for Olin Corporation for 41 years. Jeffrey enjoyed fishing and mushroom hunting. He enjoyed watching sports, working on puzzles and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Tracy...
Jim Thomas Duncan, 75, of Gillespie, Ill., died at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023. He was born June 16, 1947, in Litchfield to David and Ruth Christian Duncan. He married Theresa K. Brown on June 26, 1971, at Saints Simon & Jude Church in Gillespie. She survives. He was a graduate of Gillespie High School Class of 1965. He was a veteran after having been a Staff Sergeant with the Air Force from June 2, 1965, to Dec. 10, 1968. He was a Certified Class A Ford Mechanic. He worked for two years at Flexible Metal...
Franklin Junie Basden, 94, of rural Mt. Olive, Ill., died at his residence on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. He was born Oct. 23, 1928, in Pilot Knob, Mo., the son of the late Frank David and Mary May (Malone) Basden. He married Eileen Mills, and they divorced in 1969. He later married Louise Keller, she preceded him in death on April 6, 2012. He worked as a crane operator at Laclede Steel in Alton for many years. He served in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper from 1946 to 1947. He was a member of the East St. Louis Masonic Lodge and East St. Louis...
Marietta M. Welborn, 87, of Staunton, Ill., died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at her residence. She was born Oct. 15, 1935, in Staunton, the daughter of the late Joseph and Lena (Colpi) Cheragotti. She married Daniel Welborn in 1975, and he preceded her in death in January 2003. Marietta was employed as a registered nurse at Community Hospital of Staunton for over 30 years. She was also a member of St. Michael Catholic Church of Staunton, a volunteer at His Service Station and at Community Hospital...
Margaret McGrady, 97, died peacefully on Jan. 6, 2023, at her home in Gillespie, Ill. She was born in Farina on Jan. 24, 1925, to Charles and Agnes (Crooker) Bee. Margaret grew up in Alma. She attended the University of Illinois, where she studied piano and voice. As a freshman, she was the accompanist for the U of I Mens’ Glee Club. It was at U of I that she met Denis McGrady, her husband of 63 years. They were married on April 26, 1944, and settled in Gillespie, where they raised their nine children. Margaret shared her considerable m...
Wendy Kay Looser of Staunton, Ill., died Jan. 12, 2023, in Alton. Services are pending with Becker and Son Funeral Home in Mt. Olive beckerandson.com....
Mary Ann (Pickerill) Cherry Scopel, 83, of Benld, Ill., died at Community Hospital of Staunton on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. She was born Jan. 3, 1940, in Harvel, to James and Mary Eileen (Floyd) Pickerill. She married Wesley C. Cherry on Sept. 3, 1960, in Mt. Olive. He preceded her in death on Sept. 16, 1986. She married Bruce J. Scopel on June 8, 1996, in Benld. He preceded her in death on Dec. 27, 2020. Mary Ann's employment consisted of a secretary for Purina, Macoupin County Treasurer's Office...
Aaron Tytus Robbins, 74, of Benld, Ill., died at Community Hospital of Staunton on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. He was born April 10, 1948, in Grassy, Mo., to Bill Robbins and Rosemary Fowler Baker. He married Portia Diane Goad on Nov. 29, 1968, in St. Louis, Mo., and she survives. He was a retired welder for Ideal Fabricators in White City. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy after having served during Vietnam. Aaron was all about his family. He is survived by his wife, Diane Robbins of Benld; children, Vicki (James) Turner of Hamel, Wes Robbins of...
Clara Marie Mansholt, 94, of Staunton, Ill., died on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, at Heritage Health in Staunton. She was born July 6, 1928, the daughter of the late Harry and Margaret (Zdlikofer) Senaldi. She married Marcus A. Mansholt on Dec. 20, 1958, in Mississippi, and he preceded her in death on July 14, 2017. Clara was employed as a cashier at Bill's IGA in Staunton for many years. She was also a UFCW member and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by one son, Rick (Sheila) Hainaut of Taylorville; one daughter, Gail Haina...
Vivian Lea (Martintoni) Martin, 76, of Opdyke, Ill., died Jan. 10, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. She was born July 30, 1946, in Williamson, a daughter of the late Robert and Marion (Bononi) Martintoni. Vivian married Richard Martin, and he preceded her in death on Jan. 7, 2006. Vivian worked as a bookkeeper at Pitchford Elevator in Richview. She formerly worked at Karchmer Pipe and Supply in Centralia. Vivian was the owner of Parkway Shoe Repair in Mount Vernon. She loved working on the farm with her grandson. Vivian will be deeply...
Mary Ann Hasse Buel passed away on Jan. 2, 2023, at a hospice facility near Tampa, Fla. Mary Ann Hasse was born on May 27, 1938, in Litchfield, Ill. She attended Staunton High School and Illinois State Normal University. While in high school, she was an accomplished pianist who accompanied musicians and played at special events including graduations. After college Mary Ann was a teacher in the Dundee/Hampshire area where she met her first husband Jerry Herrmann. They had two children, Lisa and Chris. Some years later and being single again,...
Maridel Lee Fowler, 88, died on Jan. 11, 2023, at Heritage Health Care in Gillespie, Ill.. She was born on March 1, 1934, in Williamson, the daughter of the late William and Nora (Best) Nixon. She married Arvel Fowler on June 29, 1968, at the First Methodist Church in Staunton, and he preceded her in death on Sept. 2, 2011. Maridel received her Masters Degree in Education and worked as a teacher for Bethalto School District, and the Williamson, Livingston and Staunton School Districts. Maridel was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Bethalto...
Jeanne Yvonne Townsend, 64, of Staunton, IL died on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL. She was born on March 1, 1958 in Granite City, IL to William Omer Eaker and Beulah (Stroder) Eaker. Jeanne married Kenneth Townsend in Granite City, IL on February 19, 1975. The loving wife and mother enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and spending time with her family and grandchildren. Besides her husband, Jeanne is survived by a daughter, Mandy Townsend of Staunton; a son, Kenneth Jr (Stephanie) Townsend of Staunton; 5...
Wednesday, Jan. 18 - Bingo 10:30 a.m. - Barbecue Chicken on Bun, Oven Roasted Potatoes, Baked Pinto Beans, Fruit Cocktail, Pudding Thursday, Jan. 19 - Beef Vegetable Soup, Pickled Beets, Pineapple, Dessert Bar with Fruit Friday, Jan. 20 - Birthday Dinner - Hamloaf, Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, Tropical Fruit, Cake with Frosting Monday, Jan. 23- Sausage Patties w/Biscuit and Gravy, Broccoli, Apricots, Pudding Tuesday, Jan. 24 - Grilled Chicken on Bun*, Scalloped Potatoes, Asparagus, Pears, Lemon Bar Wednesday, Jan. 25- Chili, All Meat Frank on...
The Partnership for Educational Excellence is gearing up for an exciting trivia night on Saturday, Feb. 4. The evening will benefit the Partnership’s programs that benefit CUSD7 students through classroom grants and academic tuition scholarships of $1,000 per student. The “For the Love of Education” Trivia Night will be held at the Gillespie Civic Center, 115 North Macoupin (behind the firehouse). Doors open at 6 p.m. and the competition begins at 7 p.m. Mulligans will be for sale; lightning rounds will keep the evening lively; and a varie...
Marriage license Jack Lee Pilger, Staunton; Barbara Ellen Pilger, Staunton Divorces Jessica Carol Schwaninger, Virden; Kurt Vincent Schwaninger III, Jefferson, GA Court • Derrick R. Hurley, 37, of Mt. Olive, faces a felony charge of a violation of an order of protection after allegedly entering a protected property located on Main Street in Mt. Olive on Tuesday, Jan. 3. • Shane C. Chance, 26, of Carlinville, faces a felony charge of failure to return from furlough after allegedly failing to report to the Macoupin County Jail for a sentence to...
Salem United Church of Christ, 1117 West North Street in Alhambra, will hold their 75th annual sausage supper on Saturday, Jan. 28, at the church. The dinner is being sponsored by the Salem Churchmen’s Fellowship. It is drive-thru only with meals being served from 1 to 7 p.m. The menu includes fresh homemade pork sausage, sauerkraut, potatoes, gravy, green beans, and applesauce. Each meal is $13. Meat sales are being handled with pre-orders only. All meat orders must be in by Tuesday, Jan. 24, and can then be picked up between 10 a.m. and 6 p...
Victory Lane Ford recently presented the St. Clare Center Food Pantry in Litchfield with a check for $7,500. The check was a matching gift that represented every dollar donated up to $7,500 through Dec. 31. With the gift from Victory Lane, a donation total of $18,440 was realized. Gene Hebenstreit, owner of Victory Lane Ford, stated, "We were thrilled with the response to this challenge and I'm so pleased that people saw the need in anticipation of the holiday season and responded so...
Salem United Church of Christ, 1117 West North Street in Alhambra, will hold their 75th annual sausage supper on Saturday, Jan. 28, at the church. The dinner is being sponsored by the Salem Churchmen’s Fellowship. It is drive-thru only with meals being served from 1 to 7 p.m. The menu includes fresh homemade pork sausage, sauerkraut, potatoes, gravy, green beans, and applesauce. Each meal is $13. Meat sales are being handled with pre-orders only. All meat orders must be in by Tuesday, Jan. 24, and can then be picked up between 10 a.m. and 6 p...