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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Staunton Community Unit School District No. 6 is accepting applications to fill a vacancy of a Board of Education member. The individual selected will serve on the Board of Education from the date of appointment to April 8, 2025. The School District’s vision and mission statement is “At Staunton Schools we expect everyone’s best! Lead-Challenge-Achieve!” Applicants for the board vacancy must be, on the date of election or appointment, a United States citizen, at least 18 years of age, a resident of Illinois and the District for at least o...
Staunton Elementary first graders enjoyed an outing to the Watershed Nature Center in Edwardsville last week. The hike around the wetlands gave the kids an opportunity to view birds, wildlife and wildflowers. They also toured the learning center and heard from the experts about the native habitat....
Fire Chief Rick Haase (left) presented Ron Dustman with a plaque honoring his retirement as Staunton Fire Protection District trustee. He served as trustee for 25 years and was a member of the Staunton Volunteer Fire Department for close to 50 years. Ron's family came to be part of this great milestone celebration. The Staunton Fire Department, Staunton Fire Protection District and residents of Staunton thank Ron for his years of dedication and service....
City Clerk Dennis Stiegemeier administers the oath of office to the city council members elected or reelected at the recent election. They are (L to R) Terry Tipler, Matthew McKee, Kristy Berg, and David Dias....
Mike Maedge and Andy Fritz manned the grill when the volunteer firefighters served up pork steaks on Saturday....
The Staunton American Legion Post 362 will be having a cookout this Saturday, May 20. They will be set up at the corner of Main and Elm streets (next to Rooster's Pub) in Staunton on Armed Forces Day. The menu will consist of brats, pork patties, and hot dogs. Serving starts at 10 a.m. and continues until supplies are gone....
The Staunton water treatment plant employees will be flushing fire hydrants in town starting on Monday, May 22, and they will continue until the end of June. Residents may experience low water pressure, dirty water, etc. If you have any questions, please call the water treatment plant at 618-635-2557....
The Staunton Sportsman's Club 2023 Kids’ Fishing Derby will be held this Sunday, May 21, at the Staunton Sportsman’s Club. Registration will be from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Sunday with fishing from 1 to 3 p.m. The Derby is open to kids age pre-k to 8th grade (five divisions). Rules are simple – live bait only and no artificial lures allowed. At the close of fishing, there will be trophies and special prizes awarded. Hot dogs and refreshments will be provided. Adult supervision is required. For more information or sponsorship information, call...
The Staunton Volunteer Fire Department will hold their 82nd annual Homecoming Celebration in Staunton on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 23, 24 and 25. This celebration will also mark the department's 100th anniversary. Bands will be playing each night, bringing their own brand of music. On Friday, June 23, Captain Geech and the Shrimp Shack Shooters will entertain from 8 to 11 p.m. On Saturday, June 24, Off the Wall will take the stage from 8 to 11 p.m. On Sunday, June 25, Lost Highway will be performing from 6 to 11 p.m. Rides,...
Raymond Allen Chapman, 82, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at his residence on Friday, May 12, 2023. He was born Jan. 20, 1941, in Alton, to Bertram and Virginia (Stickney) Chapman Landreth. He married Mary Catherine "Cookie" Grelle on Sept. 30, 1961, in Alton. She preceded him in death on Jan. 14, 2022. He was retired after working for Local 553 Pipefitters & Plumbers where he was a guard and taught trade school. He was manager of building maintenance at SIUE. He also had worked for Alton Plumbing and Heating, Bunker Hill School District, France...
Patricia L. Luttman, 63, of Hillsboro, Ill., died at her residence on Friday, May 12, 2023. She was born April 21, 1960, in Litchfield, to Floyd and Joan (Hamilton) Luttman. She enjoyed cake decorating, reading, jigsaw puzzles and drawing art. She is survived by her mother, Joan Luttman; siblings, Joann Conlee, Pam Atkin, Ron (Melanie) Luttman, Bob Luttman; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Patricia was preceded in death by her father; nephew, Philip Luttman; brother-in-law, Bill Conlee and sister-in-law, Donna Luttman....
Sharon K. Hilts, 75, of Florissant, Mo., died at DePaul Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. She was born March 8, 1948, in Carlinville, Ill., and was the daughter of the late Myron L. and Lucille (Bozue) Spencer. She married Gary Hilts, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 5, 2014. She was employed as a baker at the Pillsbury Factory in St. Louis for many years. She is survived by her brother, Myron Spencer of Worden, Ill. Several cousins also survive. No services are scheduled. Private burial was at Memorial Park Cemetery...
Donald L. Best, 72, of Staunton, Ill., died Monday, May 8, 2023, at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. He was born on April 1, 1951, in Staunton, and was a son of the late Kenneth and Elizabeth Frame Best. He married Linda Hainaut on Nov. 6, 1971, at St. Michael Catholic Church in Staunton, and she survives. He worked as a coal miner with Monterey Coal Co. #1 in Gillespie for over 30 years and was a member of United Mine Workers Local #1613 (member of the Mine Rescue Team). He was a member of...
Leroy J. Vegher, 81, of Worden, Ill., died Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Bria Healthcare of Wood River. Born Dec. 5, 1941, in Litchfield, he was the son of Paul and Ann (Zeni) Vegher. On Dec. 8, 1962, in Staunton, he married Donna Honerkamp. She survives. He had been a driver for Cassens Transport for many years before retiring. He is survived by his wife Donna Vegher of Worden; a son, Dean (Kim) Vegher of Worden; daughters, Lee Ann (Charles) Wiley of Alton, Lisa Callahan of Alton; five...
Amy Lynn Carter, 38, of Gillespie, Ill., died at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield on Monday, May 1, 2023. She was born Feb. 13, 1985, in Tampa, Fla., to Dennis and Mary Jo (Yurkovich) Henson. She was a painter for the local union. Amy enjoyed painting, motorcycle riding, boating, dancing and being with family and friends. She is survived by her father, Dennis Henson of Benld; mother, Mary Jo Henson of Benld; sons, Trevlin Long of Benld, Jonathon Carter of Mt. Olive; daughter, Emilyn Boaz of Gillespie; sisters, Keisha Campbell of Wilsonville,...
Danny Michael Richardson, 72, of Granite City, Ill., died on Friday, May 12, 2023, at his home while under hospice care. He was born Dec. 31, 1950, in Clarksville, Tenn., to Elva (Grizzard) Burcham and Vonnie Richardson. On June 11, 1982, he and Robyn Ann Grayson were married in Granite City. She preceded him in death May 16, 2019. Danny was a U.S. Army veteran, and after military service he owned and operated a construction company in Washington and later became a welder working for Tower...
Judith Ann Schoen, 78, of Litchfield, Ill., died at her residence on Sunday, May 7, 2023. She was born Nov. 26, 1944, to Howard "Red" and Vera Hoxsey Cottingham. She married Philip Schoen on Dec. 5, 1970, in Litchfield. He preceded her in death on March 28, 2007. She was retired after having been a secretary for the Litchfield Middle and High Schools. Judith was a member of the First Christian Church of Gillespie. She sang in trio at Litchfield Christian Church. She loved dancing and enjoyed being with her grandchildren. She is survived by her...
Sheryn Lee "Sherrie" Little, 75, of Sawyerville, Ill., died at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., on Sunday, May 7, 2023. She was born June 8, 1947, in Arkansas City, Kan. For many years, Sherrie worked retail for Rural King in both Carlinville and Litchfield. She took great joy and pride in addressing the customers with a smile and hello, and escorting them through the store to retrieve the item they were looking to purchase. She enjoyed talking to people. She is survived by her son, Rick (Rachel) Smith of Carlinville; four...
Joseph A. Mishanec, 90, of Staunton, Ill., died on Monday, May 8, 2023, at Aspen Creek in Troy. He was born May 15, 1932, the son of the late Joseph and Catherine (Rumisek) Mishanec. He married Joy M. Fraker on March 20, 1955, at Zion Lutheran Church in Staunton, and she preceded him in death on March 2, 2023. Joe was an iron worker out of Local #396 in East St. Louis. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He met his sweetie at an Officers Ball. Joe loved his family and...
Victor John Sauerwein, 86, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., on Saturday, May 13, 2023. He was born Feb. 11, 1937, in Bunker Hill to John and Ruth (Zarges) Sauerwein. He married Charlene Bauer on Jan. 23, 1960, in Edwardsville. She survives. He was a retired steelworker who worked for 29 years at Laclede Steel. He was also a farmer. Victor was a hunter, fisherman and trapper. He also enjoyed gardening. He is survived by his wife, Charlene Sauerwein of Bunker Hill; son, Jon (Theresa) Sauerwein of Bunker...
The Italian Club of Benld will be providing an opportunity to purchase carnival armbands in advance of the 69th Annual Benld Italian-American Days, May 26-28. Advance sales continue through May 24 at either Benld City Hall or the Benld Library during normal operating hours. Purchasing a carnival armband in advance of the festival weekend will cost you $22, whereas during the festival armbands will be sold for $25. Pre-sale armband purchasers will be given a coupon at point of sale to exchange at the carnival ticket booth for an arm band. There...
Thursday, October 14, 1975 -- dipping into old man mose's bucket -- It is quite possible that there are still many persons living in this area, as well as some who spent the early years of their life in this vicinity and are now residing elsewhere, who can remember the St. Louis World's Fair, and perhaps were privileged to enjoy visits to this great event in the summer of 1904. This was of course before the completion of the inter-urban railroad then known as the McKinley lines. Those from Staunton who had the privilege of attending this great...
This week's Looking Back photo shows the Teufert Bros. Bottling Works building that was in operation in the 1920s. It was located at 514 S. Maple Street in Staunton. Henry and Fred Teufert were the proprietors....
Issue of May 14, 1998 Staunton Township voted to provide $20,000 toward the replacement of a bridge in Dorchester Township. The bridge crosses Cahokia Creek and is used by Staunton School District buses. A son was born to John Wesbrook and Diana Sugg of Staunton on May 5 at St. Anthony’s Health Center in Alton. A son was born to Todd and Mary (Baum) Salovich of Collinsville on May 7. Cecil and Viola (Davison) Brackman of Staunton celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Feb. 14. James and Betty (Kotzman) Gay of Staunton will celebrate t...
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