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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Jaden is the daughter of John and Julie Clemons. Jaden was a cheerleader for three out of her four years spent with SHS. She spent four years in band and two years in choir. After high school Jaden's future plans are to attend a University in Washington State for Psychology....
Thursday, January 4, 1990 -- COLD PRODUCES RECORD PEAK DEMAND AT IP -- Illinois Power customers used electricity at unprecedented winter levels during December, breaking the previous winter peak demands record five times in an eight-day period. Sub-zero temperatures also drove up customer demand for natural gas to heat homes and power industry. Gas usage for December rose sharply compared to the same period in 1988, including the third highest daily usage figure ever recorded by Illinois Power customers - 799 million cubic feet on December 21....
Issue of March 20, 1997 Eileen Marie Hall (73) of Staunton died March 10 at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. Eleanor R. Best (84) of Edwardsville, formerly of Alhambra, died March 11 at Rosewood Care Center in Alton. Ruth Bird (90) of Staunton died March 12 at Hitz Memorial Home in Alhambra. Lawrence F. “Babe” Mansholt (87) of Hookdale died March 14 at Utlaut Memorial Hospital. Lena P. Reimers (93) of Leasburg, Mo., formerly of Mt. Olive, died March 14. Josephine “Josie” Reichel (84) of East Alton, formerly of Mt. Olive, died March 12 at Woo...
The 7th grade girls at South Public School in 1937 are identfied as: Back row (L to R) Hazel Rummer, Lucille Vetchorek, Dorothy Predgen, Audrey Compton, Pearl Roehl, Christine Agoras, Rosalinda Karch, Josephine Martinovich; Middle row: Violet Berg, Maxine Nail, Betty Lee Pitzel, Olga Pernichele, Angelina Grola, Imogene Pollard, Helen Struebig; Front row: Joy Pellman (seated left) Margaret Luker, Amelia Pralec, Mary Jeane Wall, Clara D. Tomasi, Eileen Legath, Regina Blaskovich, Emily Jean Hardy...
By: Jill Pertler The doorbell rang unexpectedly tonight. I wasn’t anticipating anyone. I went to answer it and got quite a wonderful gift. Outside my front door stood a lovely, petite woman with bright blue eyes. She wore designer glasses, hoop earrings and turquoise Nikes. Her hair was a medium blond with just hints of gray here and there. She was a stranger; but not for long. Within moments, she’d introduced herself as Alice, the friend I’ve corresponded with via mail sent the old-fashioned way. Alice reads my column in a newspaper in Ohio...
Appreciates kindness Letter to the Editor: The Wednesday afternoon Ladies would like to thank Ralphael and the waiters at El Indio Mexican Restaurant in Staunton for being so good to us for our luncheon on the third Wednesday of the month. We have been meeting 15-plus years and decided to go from evening to afternoon. We really appreciate their kindness and understanding to us senior citizens, elderly and/or "older" ladies. Wednesday Afternoon Ladies...
We encourage you not to carry your Social Security card with you every day. The best way to “Guard Your Card” is to keep it in a safe place and share it only when required. In fact, in most cases, just knowing the Social Security number should be enough. In 49 states and the District of Columbia, a Social Security card isn’t required to request a Real ID. Only Pennsylvania requires it. Please be careful about sharing your number when asked for it. You should always ask why your number is needed, how it will be used, and what will happen if yo...
Lucille D. Early, 96, of Middletown, N.J., formerly of Mt. Olive, Ill., died on Feb. 23, 2022, She was born on Jan. 23, 1926, in Mt. Olive, the daughter of Charles and Luella (Lich) Franke. She was married to Joseph J. Early in 1948 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Mt. Olive. They had celebrated over 70 years of marriage before he preceded her in death. Lucille grew up in Mt. Olive where she attended Immanuel Lutheran Grade School and graduated from Mt. Olive Community High School. She was... Full story
Carolyn Jean (Dugger) Richardson, 74, of Mt. Olive, Ill., died on Saturday, March 12, 2022. She was born on May 4, 1947, in Coos Bay-North Bend, Ore., the first child of Wayne Edward and Mary "Frances" (Shaw) Dugger. She married Larry G. Richardson, and he survives. After being a stay-at-home mom and homemaker for many years, Carolyn went on to work at the Super 8 in Staunton for over 20 years where she was named the Pride of Super 8 in several bed-making competitions. She is survived by her... Full story
Delores Crittenden, 94, of Mt. Olive, Ill., died March 11, 2022, at her home. She was born on April 27, 1927, on the family farm in rural Mt. Olive, a daughter of Emil and Leona (Hein) Monke. She married John Crittenden, Jr., on Nov. 5, 1949, in St. Louis, Mo. He preceded her in death on April 15, 2001. She attended Immanuel Lutheran Church where she was baptized and confirmed. She attended Immanuel Lutheran grade school and was a 1945 graduate of Mt. Olive High School. Survivors include three d... Full story
Louvine J. Sies, 92, of Mt. Olive, Ill., died at Heritage Health of Gillespie on Monday, March 14, 2022. She was born April 18, 1929, in Hillsboro, to Henry and Charlotte (Best) Gieseking. She married Richard J. Sies in June 1947. He preceded her in death on June 8, 1986. She married Darrell Crowe in May 2008, and he survives. She was a farmer. Louvine was a member of the Local 88 American Federation of Musicians. She played six instruments. She was in the Dick Sies Orchestra. She played in five municipal bands, the Blackburn College Band,... Full story
James Leroy Mouser, 57, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at St. John's Hospital in Springfield on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. He was born May 9, 1964, in Virginia Beach, Va., to Glen Mouser Sr. and Donna Austin Schoondyke. He was a construction laborer. James was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He enjoyed being outdoors, especially fishing and sports. He is survived by his father, Glen Mouser, Sr. of Brighton; son, Gregory (Dominicqua) Mouser of Litchfield; and four grandchildren, including Xavior and Cheyenne. He was preceded in death by his mother;... Full story
Jacklyn Besserman, 74, of Wilsonville, Ill., died at Christian Hospital Northeast in St. Louis, Mo., on Thursday, March 17, 2022. She was born May 31, 1947, in St. Louis to John and Pearl (Ellisworth) Kampmann. She married Harold Besserman on June 5, 1965, in St. Louis. He survives. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Harold Eugene Besserman, Sr.; four children, Harold (Tressa) Besserman Jr. of Wilsonville, Tammy (Steve) Kirkpatrick of Hawesville, Ky., Tim (Penny) Besserman of Gillespie, Mark (Christy) Besserman of... Full story
Robert Dale Young, 80, of Walshville, Ill., died at his residence on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. He was born Nov. 27, 1941, in Litchfield to Dale Young and Lydia (Gavene) Young Osborn. He married Peaches Stankoven. Later, he married Elizabeth Brozich, and she survives. In 1965, he went to Walshville and farmed with Luther Kelly and eventually took over the farm. Robert was a retired operating engineer from Local 520. Robert was a member of the Operating Engineer Local 520 and Laborers Local 338. In 4-H, he raised Duroc hogs and won Grand... Full story
Wanda Mae Davis, 71, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. She was born April 13, 1950, in Alton, to George and Helen (Orban) Puskar. She married Earl Gene Davis on Dec. 25, 1967, in Bunker Hill. She was retired after having been a CNA and physical therapy aide. Wanda was a member of the First Baptist Church of Brighton where she was a Sunday school teacher. She enjoyed collecting Coca Cola memorabilia. Wanda loved sewing, canning, gardening, crafting and going to yard sales. She is... Full story
Cynthia L. Wilson, 81, of Livingston, Ill., died on Monday, March 14, 2022, at the home of her daughter Julie in Staunton. She was born on, June 14, 1940, in Staunton, the daughter of Walter E. and Loris C. (Becker) Benardin. She married John C. Wilson on March 21, 1958, in Chicago. He preceded her in death on Sept. 2, 2000. Cynthia worked as an activity director for several area nursing homes, and at the time she even took her beloved dog Rufus to work with her. She enjoyed attending Elvis... Full story
Michael John Conkling, 68, of Mt. Olive – Jan. 13, 1954, to Jan. 30, 2022. Graveside service will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 26, in Calvary Cemetery of Mt. Olive. A luncheon for friends and family will follow at the Mt. Olive VFW. Father Thomas Hagstrom will officiate. Becker and Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary was published in the Feb. 9 issue of the Star-Times.... Full story
Dennis W. Dedlow, 63, of Mt. Clare, Ill., died at Taylorville Nursing Home and Rehab on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. He was born May 7, 1958, in East Saint Louis, to Richard Dedlow and Carmen K. Jines Larker. He enjoyed talking to people and going to White Castle. He got 13 300-game rings for bowling. He is survived by his sister, Deborah K. Dial of Leander, Texas; nephews, Thomas Alpi of Gillespie, Michael Dial of Leander, Texas; uncle, William Jines of Gillespie; and great-nieces and great-nephews, Michael Anthony Dial, Bryce Alpi and Megan...
Darlene Delores Hosto, 90, of Mt. Olive, Ill., formerly of New Douglas, died on Sunday, March 20, 2022. She was born on Aug. 17, 1931, in Sorento, the daughter of Irvin and Helen (Shields) Ulrich. She married Udell I. Hosto on July 22, 1950, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Douglas. He preceded Darlene in death on Oct. 30, 2017. They were married for 67 years. Darlene was a postal worker for 39 years. She worked as the Clerk in Charge at many area post offices including Alhambra 62001,... Full story
Donna Rae Boone-Walker, 80, formerly of Gillespie, Ill., died peacefully at her home in London, Ky. She was born on Aug. 1, 1941, and was the only child of Estell Bernard and Myrtle Lucille (Kahl) Boone. Donna married Harold Earl Walker on July 6, 1963, at the First Christian Church in Gillespie. He preceded her in death on March 18, 1996. Donna graduated from Gillespie High School in 1959 and later attended St. John’s School of Nursing in Springfield and graduated in 1963. Over her 50-year nursing career, she served in two local hospitals, C...
In preparation for their annual cleanup days, the cemetery board asks that all decorations be removed from the grounds at Memorial Park Cemetery in Staunton. Decorations in vases that are located on the stone may stay but everything on the ground, such as grave blankets, must be removed before the end of March when the cleanup begins. Any decorations left on the ground will be collected and destroyed along with the other waste from the cleanup....
The family of Loralee Sciranko wish to express their sincere gratitude for all those who assisted with the final arrangements and celebration of life for our late mother. Thanks to Tim Williamson and Chad Dugger, two of the best in the business of final arrangements. Thanks to Father Tom for his inspirational words at our memorial and to Harry and Emily at Blackbird Bakery for their fabulous food and catering. Thanks, also, to Guylene and the staff of VFW Post 1241 for graciously hosting our celebration of life. To family and friends that... Full story
On Saturday, March 12, the 3rd grade class of St. Michael's Children's Faith Formation received their Confirmation and First Holy Communion at the Cathedral in Springfield. Pictured in random order are Samuel Baima, Avery Brunnworth, Luke Buffington, Ryker Henfling, Jonah Hill, Isla Janus, Emma LaRosa, Lincoln Nicholas, Connor Schelling, Stella Tevini, Very Rev. Thomas Hagstrom, VP, Pastor and Bishop Thomas John Paprocki....
Illinois American Water is dropping helpful tips to customers about leaks and other water issues that contribute to water waste within homes and businesses. According to the EPA, the average residence in the U.S. loses 10,000 gallons of water per year thanks to seemingly minor leaks. With more than 110 million households in the U.S., this equates to more than one trillion gallons of water lost every year due to leaks in the home. It is estimated that the average homeowner can reduce their water bills by 10 percent by addressing leaks. “Many p...