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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VFW District 12 (17 VFW Posts) conducted their Awards Banquet Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024 at Collinsville VFW. Categories were Patriot Pen (500 word written essay ) Voice of Democracy (audio essay three to five minutes. ) and Teacher of the Year. The top three finishers were recognized, and the First Place winner advances to State for judging. The Patriot’s Pen theme was “How are you inspired by America?” District 12 received 390 entries, First place was awarded to Katelyn Davin from Staunton. Katel...
The Ben-Gil Gillespie first grade Girl Scout Daisy Troop 6212, ran by Katie Drummond, Jessica Chapman, and Beth Baugh, had a special night at their Jan. meeting. They were able to give back to their community who has been so supportive of their fundraising during the Gillespie Holiday Sparkle. Without their support, their Sparkle fundraiser could not have happened. The girls learned about their community and what giving and support means. They wanted to give back and help the library and the...
During Monday night’s city council meeting, City Clerk Dennis Stiegemeier announced in the City Clerk’s Report that the city has two licensed trash haulers for January 1 through December 31, 2024. They are DC Waste & Recycling, Inc. and Republic Services. DC’s rate is $24 per month, and Republic’s rate is $51 per quarter; these rates are in effect until the end of the calendar year. If a customer is being charged incorrectly, please contact the trash hauler directly; the City Clerk’s Office cannot discuss an individual’s account with your t...
Illinoisans can now obtain more DMV services and complete more transactions online. In addition, Giannoulias unveiled a series of new measures aimed at reducing wait times if a DMV visit is required. “Don’t come to the DMV, skip the trip!” Giannoulias said. “The truth is that most people no longer need to even come to a DMV because the services they need are available with just a few clicks. Our efforts to modernize the office and create efficiencies have led to a ‘Do-it-Online, Skip-the-Line’ approach, which saves Illinoisans time and headach...
During the Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024 meeting, the Board of Education spotlighted the Illinois State Scholars for the Graduating Class of 2024. State Scholars earn this honor by their score earned on the SAT and their overall class rank. Congratulations to these students on their hard work and academic success. Additionally, preschool teachers Brenda Horn and Rachel Lux were recognized for their outstanding work as part of the School District's Early Childhood Education Programming. Their dedication to the students and families is top notch and...
Elmer Leroy Looper, 87, of Bunker Hill, died at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield on Jan. 14, 2024. He was born Oct. 13, 1936 in Jerseyville to Elmer O. Looper and Lucille Waters Brown and they preceded him in death. He married Mary Ann (Hogle) Looper of Bunker Hill on June 2, 1960 in Cottage Hills, Ill. and she survives. Elmer was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired after having been an inspector for McDonnell Douglas. He enjoyed being with his family, fishing and camping. He is survived by his children, Patrick (Brenda) Looper of B...
Clara Lee Thimsen, 85, of Westminster, Md., died Jan. 14, 2024 at her home with her family by her side. She was born July 2, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Dannenburg) Fischer. Before retiring, she worked at the Carroll County Board of Education, Westminster Duplicating, and worked in retail at Leggett/Belk. She was also a member of Grace Lutheran Church. Clara was preceded in death by her son, David Arthur Thimsen. She is survived by her husband, Arthur R. Thimsen;...
Michael Ellis, 41, of Gillespie, died at his residence on Jan. 17, 2024. He was born Dec. 13, 1982 in Belleville, to Rodney Ellis and Janet (Knowles) Ellis. Michael loved football and enjoyed the Dallas Cowboys. He is survived by his mother, Janet Ellis of Benld; siblings, Billy Ellis of Benld, Shawn Ellis of Gillespie, Jonny Ellis of Gillespie, Christopher Ellis of Gillespie, and Missy Ellis of Benld; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Rodney Ellis; and sister, Amanda Ellis. A...
Delores M. Katich, 96, of Wilsonville, died at Gillespie Health and Rehab Center in Gillespie, on Jan. 16, 2024. She was born April 20, 1927, in Benld to the late George Chiado and Mary Margherio Chiado Bernardini. She married George W. Katich on Nov. 25, 1948 at St. Joseph's Church in Benld. He preceded her in death on Sept. 26, 1996. She was a homemaker. Delores enjoyed cooking, canning, and going to their cabin called the 6-Pack Den on the river at Hardin. She is survived by her son, George (Debbie Magee) Katich Jr. of Lake Zurich, Ill.;...
Joyree H. Chura, 62, of Edwardsville, passed away at her residence in Edwardsville on Jan. 17, 2024. She was born Feb. 19, 1961 in Staunton, the daughter of the late Harry and Louise (Tagnani) Chura. She married Bradley Allen on Oct. 6, 2000 in Edwardsville and he survives. Joyree worked at SIU-Edwardsville for 30 years, most recently as an H/R Manager, and later worked part-time at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Edwardsville. She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church of Edwardsville a...
Gary Dean “Harvey” Morrison, 77, of Bunker Hill, passed away Jan. 13, 2024. He was born April 27, 1946 in Alton to the late Harry and Vera (Friedline) Morrison. He attended Bunker Hill High School graduating with the class 1964. He worked and retired from Olin Brass after 41 years. Following his retirement, he enjoyed working seasonally as a tender truck driver for CHS. He enjoyed watching sports, auto racing, and meeting for coffee with his friends everyday. He loved spending time with his fam...
Lloyd D. Leichsenring, 80 of Edwardsville, died at his residence in Edwardsville on Jan. 15, 2024, He was born on Saturday, April 3, 1943, in Hamel, the son of Gustav and Irma (nee Rotenburg) Leichsenring. Born and raised in Hamel, he graduated from Edwardsville High School. He served with the US Air Force, from Feb 1962 to Feb 1966, active duty during the Vietnam War. He worked 30 plus years as a machinist at Mc Donnell Douglas Corp., St. Louis. He lived most of his life in Edwardsville. He...
William Joseph Jines, 92, of Gillespie, died at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. on Jan. 19, 2024. He was born Aug. 12, 1931, in Sikeston, Mo. He was a retired after having worked in the aircraft parts procurement for the U.S. Government. He was a veteran of the US Navy after having served during Korea. He is survived by his niece, Deborah Dial of Austin, Texas; great nephews, Thomas Alpi of Gillespie and Michael Dial of Austin, Texas; great-great-nieces and nephews, Michael Dial II, Megan Dial, and Bryce Alpi. William was preceded in...
Jaclyn Lee Girdner, 44, of Benld, died at St. John's Hospital in Springfield on Jan. 18, 2024 at 10:22 a.m. She was born Aug. 7, 1979, in St. Louis , Mo. to Edward Bruenning and Doris Gordon Olender. She married Anthony Wayne Girdner of Benld and he survives. She is survived by her father, Edward Bruenning of West Alton, Mo. and mother, Doris Olender of O'Fallon, Mo.; daughter, Sarah McGowen of Benld; sons, James Girdner and Anthony Girdner of Benld; sisters, Shelly Murray of Kansas City, Mo. and Kasey Birdsell of Wentzville, Mo. Kravanya...
Terry Edward Stahl, 73, of Bunker Hill, died at his residence on Jan. 21, 2024. He was born Nov. 17, 1950, in Nimens, Ark. to Houston Stahl and Helen Faye (Gatis) Simmons. He was a truck driver. He built and sponsored Stock Cards and Godfrey Speedway. He was an avid racing fan. He is survived by his daughter, Tanya Mobley of Bunker Hill; step-child, Jody Foster; grandchildren, Zachary Lawrence, Haley Mobley, and McKenzie Giebner; great-grandchildren, Taelyn Mobley, Karmen Lawrence, and Bri Lawrence; siblings, Don (Cathy) Stahl of Bunker Hill...
Linda Marie Bonds, 72, of Staunton, died at her residence in Staunton on Jan. 13, 2024. She was born Feb. 12, 1951 in Chester, Ill. the daughter to Robert James Bax and Margret (Chapman) Feldman. She married Ron Bonds on Oct. 21, 1986 and he survives. Linda was a cook at Country Side Plaza in Troy, Ill. for many years. She retired in 1997. She enjoyd her cats, flowers, reading books, her knick-knacks, and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her two daughters, Janet Martin...
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. 24 - Chili with beans, All meat frank on bun, Slaw, Oranges, Cookies Thursday, Jan. 25 - Broccoli cheese soup, Chicken salad, Good vegetable salad, Pineapple Friday,...
One complicated afternoon I drew aside from the hurried crowds and stood alone upon a quiet hill by Silver Lake. In those moments of silence I remember vividly the touch of the soft gentle breeze as it blew across my face. Tender as the sweet kisses of breaking dawn falling over the small morning dove eating low to the ground I felt the spirit of the wind song in my soul. I called this a grace day. As the years go by we all will need to measure the winds that blow over our days. Some will move around us with a kindness all their own. Others...
Jason Kirkendoll, who coached two years for Tim Kratochvil, has announced that the rivalry between Kincaid South Fork and Pawnee has been a fierce one all of their history. Kincaid Coach Jack Hanlon, passed away in April and Kratochvil, Superintendent of Schools in Pawnee, passed away on Sept. 23. From this time forward the annual football rivalry game between Kincaid South Fork and Pawnee will be known as the "Hanlon-Kratochvil Coal Miners Cup."...
Marriage Licenses Timothy George Reinbold of Staunton, Cheryl Lynn Simpson of Staunton. John Stacy Ross of Brighton, Susan A. Weller of Brighton. Dissolutions Gary E. M. Zumwalt, of Staunton; Mary K. Zumwalt, of Staunton. Patrick M. Motley, of Springfield; Chastity D. Motley of Girard. Court Rex J. White, (48), of Granite City, faces 14 counts that all occurred on Jan. 4, 2024: count one is a class one, non-probationable offense of aggravated DUI, in that said defendant operated a a silver, Jeep Wrangler bearing Mo. registration, while under...
Jan. 13, 2024: Blake R. Laskach; Operating uninsured motor vehicle Jan. 12, 2024: Cody J. Bof; Suspend revoked drivers license, In-state warrant Jan. 12, 2024: Vanessa M. Holcomb; Suspend revoked drivers license, Operating uninsured motor vehicle Jan. 11, 2024: Daren Brewer; Speeding (Radar) Jan. 11, 2024: Juvenile; Speeding (Radar), Operating uninsured motor vehicle Jan. 10, 2024: Jacob R. Morgan; All other disorderly conduct Jan. 9, 2024: Brayden M. Hydron; Unlawful use of weapon, Criminal trespass to real property-building Jan. 8, 2024: Ian...
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...
Pictured above in front row: Eden Schuster; Aria Heyen; and Merritt Chapman. Back row: Autumn Baugh; Mia Dunn; Corinne Bonstead; Director Steve Joyce; Kenlee Tallman; Stella Cox; and Isabella Hancock....
Victory Lane Ford recently presented the St. Clare Center Food Pantry in Litchfield with a check for $5,000. The check was a matching gift that represented every dollar donated up to $5,000 through Dec. 31. With the gift from Victory Lane, a total of $18,089 was realized. Gene Hebenstreit, owner of Victory Lane Ford, stated, “We are so grateful for everyone’s support that makes this possible and I’m so pleased that people saw the need in anticipation of the holiday season and responded so gener...
On Saturday, Jan. 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....