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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Widespread severe thunderstorms ripped through southern and central Illinois on Monday, April 1, and Tuesday, April 2 as a strong early-Spring storm system develped and moved across the central and eastern U.S. It was declared that all hazards are likely to occur during the intense storm Monday and Tuesday. Powerful storm cells developed over Missouri and swiftly moved into Illinois with periods of showers and storms, ping-pong sized hail in some southern areas through Monday night on April 1....
Staunton Community Unit School District No. 6 (SCUD No. 6) has announced its choirs' 2024 Spring musical: Nickelodeon, The Spongebob Musical, which will take place on April 19, 20, 21 in Staunton High School's Auditorium. On Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20 at SHS's Auditorium where the doors are set to open at 6 p.m. and the show will start at 6:30 p.m. On Sunday, April 21 at SHS's Auditorium, the doors will open at 1:30 p.m. with the show starting at 2 p.m. Tickets are currently on sale and are available for purchase in SHS's, SJHS's,...
The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has the statutory responsibility to improve safety at public highway-rail crossings in the State of Illinois. As of Feb. 1, 2024, there were 7,542 public highway-rail grade crossings in Illinois, of which 746 are on state roads, and 6,796 are on local roads. There are 2,668 public highway-rail grade-separated crossings (bridges) in the state. Nationally, Illinois is second only to Texas in the total number of highway-rail crossings. Railroad Crossing Safety, The Three E’s Illinois is one of the key t...
The Coalition for Pet Progress is excited to announce: "Operation Pit (And Kit) Stop," a community-wide collaborative effort to spay and neuter up to 1,200 owned pitbulls and pitbull mixes, and community cats, sponsored by Coalition for Pet Progress and Wings of Rescue. This event will take place from March 23, 2024 to May 18, 2024, and will cover throughout the Greater St Louis and Metropolitan Illinois region with these eight amazing organizations providing surgeries: Animal Protective Association of Missouri (APA); Belleville Area Humane...
By AUSTIN GRABOW / STAR-TIMES The Staunton Star-Times values its community members, readers, and subscribers. The Star-Times would like to share and encourage all who see this message to spread the word of the new existing contact information, being 618-594-1223, which is the office's new phone number. The Star-Times urges everyone to share the updated contact information with anyone and everyone. It is the community and those that reside within the community that help and allow us to operate...
The camp will be held July 8 thru July 11 for grades Kindergarten all the way up to eighth grade. It will be held at the Staunton Soccer complex, which is located at 1631 Tubular Steel Road, in Staunton, Ill., 62088, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.. For more information in regards to Staunton's Soccer Club and the Youth Soccer Camp, visit their Facebook page or email [email protected]....
Robert “Bob” Edward Vazzi, 65, of Savannah, Ga., died on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, unexpectedly at his residence. Williamson Funeral Home is assisting the family. Bob was born in Staunton, on July 29, 1958 the son of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Straub) Vazzi and they preceded him in death. Growing up in Worden, he took his studies seriously and graduated from Worden High School in 1976, at the age of 16. He continued his education at Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville, where at a you...
Brett A. Sandretto, 60, of Gillespie, died at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., on Saturday, March 23, 2024. He was born Aug. 29, 1963, in Springfield, Ill. the son of James L. "Sonny" Sandretto and Rosalie Genetti Sandretto. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives. In his career, Brett graduated with an associates degree from Kilgore University. Brett worked with Don Link doing craft fairs, after he worked at Loveless Farms, then transitioned to become a semi truck driver for Oros and Busch before eventually wor...
Asleep in Jesus and awaiting the Resurrection, Loraine Leona Birmingham, 97, of Glen Carbon, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at the Lutheran Senior Services Meridian Village in Glen Carbon, Ill. Loraine was born Sept. 18, 1926 in Sorento, Ill., the beloved daughter of the late Carl and Leona (Eickmeyer) Mohme. She was baptized into Christ on Oct. 21, 1926 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Douglas. She was the beloved wife of Robert Birmingham, whom she was married to for 55-years. They married on Dec. 12, 1948, at Immanuel Lutheran...
James “Jim” R. Makula, 89, of Staunton, passed away at the St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., on Monday, March 25, 2024. James was born on Oct. 5, 1934 the son of the late Joseph Makula and Julia (Radae) Makula. Jim was a salesman for Electrolux Vacuum Systems for many years. Jim enjoyed meeting up with friends and he loved animals. Often times, he amused himself with scratch-off lottery tickets and sudoku puzzles. He will be remembered for his oil paintings. Jim is survived by...
Marilyn Frances Williams, 81, of Gillespie, died at St. John's Hospital in Springfield on Friday, March 22, 2024. She was born March 19, 1943, in Gillespie the daughter of the late Robert M. Reid and Elizabeth Hendren Reid. Marilyn was a graduate of St. John's Hospital School of Nursing in St. Louis and she was a registered nurse for home health. She loved science, animals, especially dogs, and enjoyed animal documentaries. She is survived by her daughter, Tracey (Kevin) Kreipe of Thayer, Ill.; three grandchildren, Elizabeth (Bennett) Smith,...
Pamela M. Dyckman, 70, of Staunton, died at her residence in Staunton with her family by her side on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. She was born Jan. 11, 1954 in East St. Louis, Ill. the daughter of the late Paul Moore and Barbara (Berkley) Moore and they preceded her in death. She married Robert W. Dyckman on Feb. 2, 1973 in Granite City and he survives. Pamela was an Office Manager at Litchfield Family Practice in Litchfield for many years. She was a Videographer and Wedding D.J. Coordinator with...
Leonard “Dave” Eilmann, 79, of Warrenton, Mo., passed away at St. Joseph Hospital West Lake in St. Louis, Mo. on March 24, 2024. He was born Oct. 12, 1944 in Fargo, N.D. the son of the late Leonard and Doris (nee Ahren) Eilmann. He married his wife, Connie (nee Mansholt) Eilmann of Wright City, Mo. and she survives. Dave was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Warrenton. He was past president of Winfield Khoury League. Dave enjoyed golfing, collecting sports memorabilia and old cars. Dav...
Willis Edward Coatney, 90, of Normal, Ill., died on March 21, 2024. He was born in Gillespie on Dec. 24, 1933 the son of the late James and Elizabeth Coatney. He married his wife of sixty-three years, Thelma Millikin on Dec. 18, 1955 and she preceded him in death. Will graduated from Staunton High School and Southern Illinois University in 1955. He was a lifetime member of the SIU Alumni Association. Willis also served two years in the Army in Augusta, Ga. Willis was an active member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Bloomington, and had...
Mark A. Rhodes, 61, of Gillespie, died at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, on Saturday, March 30, 2024. He was born Jan. 21, 1963, in Staunton the son of father, Robert J. (spouse, Adell (Medley) Rhodes) and mother, Mary M. (Ogilvie) Rhodes and they preceded him in death. He married Marilyn S. (Mallory) Rhodes, of Gillespie, on April 22, 2000 in Gillespie and she survives. Mark was a laborer for Aladdin Steel and he was a member of the Litchfield Moose and Gillespie Fire Department. He was an avid Cub fan. Mark loved his grandkids and being...
Sandra Lynn Lane, 76, of Staunton, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024 at Staunton 's Health and Rehab Center located in Staunton. She was born May 22, 1947 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Dougald P. Thompson and Florence Labuhn and they preceded her in death. She married Charles H. “Chip” Lane on Oct. 29, 1977 in Palos Park, Ill. and he preceded her in death on Oct. 27, 2019. She was a bookkeeper at First National Bank in Staunton for many years. She is survived by her three daughters Sar...
Marriage Licenses Tera Quinn Bates of Benld, Violet Melissa Roselynn Irons of Benld Angela D. Stokes of Hillsboro, Timothy Aaron Stokes of Hillsboro Brandon Lesemann of Bunker Hill, Mackenzie McGuire of Bunker Hill Dissolutions Jessica Marie Bondy, of Mount Olive; Dean Ross Bondy, of Gillespie Michelle M. Bright, of Big Fork, Mont.; Anthony C. Bright, of Girard, Ill. Court Ronald M. Burns, (36), of Gillespie, committed the Class three felony offense of possessing less than five grams of methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine...
The month of April has arrived.It's time for tulips, baseball, bike rides and trips to the playground once again. Speaking of playgrounds, the new story featured at the library Story Book Walk out at Water Tower Park is, Lilly's Big Day, by Kevin Henkes. It's a delightful story about a young student who wants to be a flower girl in her favorite teacher's wedding. She is named the assistant to the actual flower girl instead and is not happy about it. The fun and the laughter that ensues as the story goes on is worth the walk down the path to...
Magnificent God who arose. The garden was silent as Mary came, bearing the spices for Jesus her king; dead by the hand of the world and its sin. She never would see her dear master again, but in the dawn of the first light of morn, she saw that the stone from the tomb was gone. In great fear she ran to tell those that she knew, that someone had taken the Lord from the tomb. They hurried to see, looked in and believed but did not understand for they could not perceive, that he would rise for as yet they’d not heard, the wonderful promise of G...
March 25, 2024: Patricia K. Miller; Speeding (Radar) March 25, 2024: Juvenile; City Ordinance Possession of Tobacco by Minor March 26, 2024: Nicole H. Teeske; Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle; Suspend Revoked Drivers License; No Valid Registration March 27, 2024: Robert E. Prosser; In-State Warrant and Resist, Obstruct a Peace Officer, Firefighter March 27, 2024: Nolan G. Jaynes; Suspend Revoked Drivers License March 29, 2024: Blaine S. Bloemker; Expired Registration Sticker March 30, 2024: Myra J. Humphries; Leaving Scene of Accident-Vehicle...
The April 2024 Rummage Sale and Vendor Fair, Sponsored by Livingston Street Fest Association, will be held Friday April 12 and Saturday April 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Hall, located at 188 Livingston Ave, Livingston. There will be a Face Painter for the children and food available for purchase. Donations are accepted and please contact LaVaughn Pavlotich at 618-920-6485....
On Saturday, March 30, the two photos were submitted by a Livingston local, Kirstyn Kreger. From (T to B): Kreger's daughter, Lenora Kreger; and her son, Tyler Kreger, at the 32nd annual Livingston Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Livingston Park Association....
JNF Tree Service sponsored a chicks planter in front of the Public Library on Main St. in Staunton for anybody that wanted to take Easter photos....
Thursday, Sept. 27, 1923 -- JURIES RETURN INDICTMENTS -- The Federal grand jury at Quincy and the Macoupin county grand jury last week returned indictments which involve quite a number of people from this part of the state. Violation of the prohibition laws and operation of gambling houses and slot machines comprise the charges in the bulk of the indictments. Those indicted by the federal grand jury from this vicinity are Jack Sharp, Staunton; Charles and Martha Schwartz, Livingston; and Anna...
By: Jill Pertler You never know how things are going to hit you. Today I read something that hit me. It was posted on a social media site for widow(er)s, and started with one, rather simple, but heart-breaking sentence: "I put his underwear in the garbage this morning.” Reading that sentence resonated with me; I can relate because I’ve been there, quite literally. If you haven’t, and I hope you haven’t, just imagine. Just imagine. Putting his (or her) underwear into the garbage, because they are no longer needed and there is no where else fo...