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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After a string of wet days, the fields are finally prepared and spring planting is done or underway. This field in rural Staunton was planted on Thursday....
Staunton High School will be welcoming Carrie Griffith to the Staunton CUSD #6 family. On Tuesday, May 31, the CUSD #6 Board of Education employed Griffith to serve as the high school principal starting July 1. "Ms. Griffith's positive attitude and professional demeanor made her stand out as a top candidate, and I'm excited for her to work with our staff and students to maintain and improve the high quality education provided to our community," stated Superintendent Brett Allen. Griffith brings...
There will be a pancake breakfast at the Boy Scout shed, 121 N. Elm, in Staunton this Saturday, June 11. They will be serving pancakes, sausage, orange juice, milk and coffee. Cost for the breakfast is $7. Breakfasts will be served to go. There is limited seating. Serving begins at 7 a.m. and will continue until 10 a.m. or until supplies are sold out. Proceeds from this breakfast will go toward Riley Stipcak’s Eagle Scout project. Riley plans to refurbish the basketball backboards at the elementary school playground. Riley has a sentimental r...
The annual Staunton city-wide yard sales plus the Staunton Chamber of Commerce Ridiculous Days are both being held this weekend. The city-wide yard sales are set for Friday and Saturday, June 10 and 11. Be sure to check the yard sale ads in this issue of the Star-Times for exact days, hours, and addresses of local yard sales operating this weekend. Most sales are running Friday and Saturday only but some are running on different hours so be sure to check each ad before you set out on your bargain shopping day. Maps will be available on F...
A two-vehicle crash at Illinois Route 16 at County Line Road in Macoupin County resulted in a fatality on Tuesday, May 31, at 4:23 p.m. The Illinois State Police's investigation revealed that Grace L. Keeton, age 23, from Litchfield was alone in her 2013 maroon Ford Fusion when she ran into the rear of a Red Ram RTS coach bus driven by Steven A. See, age 33, of Litchfield; with passengers Jason Hoos, 49, of Litchfield; Michael Phipps, 30,of Litchfield; and Kaleb Anderson, 30, of Fillmore. Keeton died at an area hospital. The coach bus was...
Macoupin County Treasurer Roger Anderson states that the 2021 real estate tax bills will be mailed June 10. Approxi- mately 38,000 tax bills are being prepared for mailing. The first installment is due Monday, July 11, and the sec- ond installment is due Friday, Sept. 16. Penalties will be charged after the due dates. If a taxpayer does not get their tax bill, they should contact the treasurer’s office. Failure to receive a tax bill or receiv- ing one late for any reason will not relieve a taxpayer from paying taxes or any late penalties a...
According to the CDC, 19 Illinois counties are now rated at High Community Level for COVID-19,. An additional 31 counties in Illinois are now rated at Medium Community Level, including Madison County, the CDC reports. The counties listed at High Community Level are Cook, DuPage, Lake, McHenry, Will, Boone, Lee, Stephenson and Winnebago in northern Illinois and Fulton, Knox, Logan, Ma- son, McLean, Menard, Peoria, Sangamon, Tazewell and Wood- ford in central Illinois. “With 50 Illinois counties now rated at a High or Medium Community Level, w...
Calvin F. "Sonny" Penrod, 85, of New Douglas, Ill., died Monday, May 30, 2022, at the University Care Center in Edwardsville. He was born on June 25, 1936, in Granite City, one of eight children born to Calvin and Julia (Henry) Penrod. He was first married to Betty Lou Mitchell on April 3, 1957. They had five daughters and a son. He later married Alma L. Mueller on March 15, 1986, at the United Church of Christ in Mascoutah. She survives. Calvin served our country in both the U.S. Marine Corps... Full story
Ida Maryann Hendriksen, 106, of Mt. Olive, Ill., died at her daughter’s residence on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Ida was born on Oct. 28, 1915, in Mt. Olive, the daughter of Otto Victor and Emilia Frances (Hartman) Kirback. She married Harold Hendriksen in April of 1948 in Chicago. She attended Mt. Olive schools. She was employed at West Suburban Hospital, Mars Candy Factory, and Republic Drill & Tool, all in Chicago. She was also employed by the Secretary of State in Springfield. Ida was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Mt. Olive. In her y... Full story
Darvin Dean Hensley, 87, of rural Worden, Ill., died Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at his residence. Born July 30, 1934, in Virden, he was the son of the late James and Lois (Wiggins) Hensley. He married Marilyn (Wisnasky) Wieseman on Oct. 24, 1987, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Staunton, and she survives. He worked as a credit manager at Farm Service in Edwardsville for many years. Darvin served in the U.S. Navy from 1954 to 1958. He was a member of the Madison County Farm Bureau, and he... Full story
Patricia Johnson, 71, of Mt. Olive, Ill., died Sunday, May 1, 2022, at Heritage Health in Litchfield. She was born Feb. 1, 1951, to Henry and Betty (Jones) Gerdes in Litchfield. Patt was CNA certified and worked in several nursing homes and cooked for several restaurants. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Mt. Olive and she loved to sew, read, and be with her grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Annie (Jerry) Stagner, John (Tamala) Davis, Deloris (Brad) Partain, and Daniel Willis; 10 grandchildren; 11... Full story
Vera Kay Gerecke, 55, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton on Friday, May 27, 2022. She was born July 11, 1966, in Carrollton, to Harry and Mary (Meyer) Gerecke. She was a registered nurse at Barnes Jewish Hospital. Vera loved to read and spend time with her nieces and nephews. She is survived by her mother, Mary Gerecke of Bunker Hill; siblings, Rob Gerecke of Algonquin, Maggie (Terry) Brooks of Cuba, Anthony (Juli) Gerecke of Bunker Hill; nieces, Mckayla, Emmy, Ashley, Katie, Jessie; and nephews, Griffin, Garrett,... Full story
Roxanne Lynn Gregory, 59, of Staunton, Ill., passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at the Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. She was born on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 1962, in Staunton, to Walter L. "Bud" and Darlene A. (Dworzynski) Renko. She married Robert H. Gregory on Dec. 29, 1998, in New Orleans, La. He survives. Roxanne was a legal assistant/paralegal for over 35 years, and worked as the office manager for the Law Office of Robert H. Gregory located in East Alton. She was passionate... Full story
Marian Mae Smith, 78, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at St. John's Hospital in Springfield on Thursday, June 2, 2022. She was born Nov. 26, 1943, in Hamel, to William and Eleanor (Busker) Schlechte. She married Cletus Smith on July 7, 1973, in Hamel. He preceded her in death on Jan. 16, 2000. She was a homemaker. Marian enjoyed TV, nature, animals and her grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Matthew (Diana) Smith of Bunker Hill, Laura (Marcus) Isenberg of Staunton, Jennifer Smith of... Full story
Debby Theresa (Crowder) Lovsey, 66, of Wilsonville, Ill., passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022, at Memorial Hospital in Springfield, Ill. Born May 15, 1956, in St. Louis County, Missouri, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Ada (Zumwalt) Crowder. She was a mother of three: Jennifer (husband Ronald) Barber, Robert (wife Michelle) Lovsey Jr., and Brandace (partner Paul) Cloud. She was a fiercely proud grandmother of nine: Dustin Barber, Logan Leitschuh, Keegan Barber, Victorya (Tory) Barber, Missy Hormann, Angel Hormann, Robert Hormann,... Full story
Charmaine Banovic, 88, of Staunton, Ill., died Thursday, June 2, 2022, at Liberty Village in Maryville. Born March 1, 1934, in St. Louis, Mo., she was a daughter of the late James Sr. and Helen (Mueller) Lowry. She married Raymond Banovic on Oct. 30, 1954, at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Staunton (the old church), and he preceded her in death on May 9, 1982. She worked as a bookkeeper for S&L McKay Auto Parts in Staunton for many years. She was a member of St. Paul United Church of... Full story
Edna M. (Kelly) Audi, 90, of Divernon, Ill., formerly of Gillespie, died at St. John's Hospital in Springfield on Sunday, May 29, 2022. She was born Aug. 30, 1931, in Gillespie, to James Orville and Celia (Dillon) Kelly. She married Donald Audi on Aug. 22, 1953, at St. Joseph's Church in Benld. She was retired after having been a secretary for the state of Illinois. Edna was a former member and president of the National Secretary's Association. She is survived by her husband, Donald Audi of Divernon; children, Mark Audi (significant other,... Full story
Sharon L. Komnick, 79, of Bethalto, Ill., died at her residence on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. She was born on July 31, 1942, in Wood River, to Osborne "Curly" and Virginia (Melow) Hedges. She married William "Bill" Komnick on Sept. 22, 1962, in Wood River. He survives. She was co-owner of Village Drive Inn in Bunker Hill from 1980-1989. Sharon was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Bunker Hill and the Altar Guild. She is survived by her husband, Bill Komnick of Bethalto; children, Teresa (Dan) Durchholz of Elkhart, Scott (Marti) Komnick of B... Full story
Eugene J. Wieseman, 84, died Saturday, June 4, 2022, at his residence near Worden, Ill. He was born Oct. 2, 1937, in Bunker Hill, a son of the late George Adam and Johanna Gertrude (Garde) Wieseman. He married Pauline "Pat" Spencer on July 1, 1961, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bunker Hill, and she survives. He was a lifelong farmer and also retired after 31 years from Laclede Steel in Alton. He then started Wieseman Auction Service in 1989, which is still going after 32 years. He graduated... Full story
Persons are considered innocent until proven guilty. In criminal actions, the person has been charged by a law enforcement agency but is entitled to a hearing or trial to argue his innocence. Marriage licenses Dominic Matthew Brooks, Jacksonville; Lalona Goodsell, Jacksonville Ryan Christopher Royer, Worden; Rebecca Lynn Sievers, New Douglas Thomas Lane Tefteller, Staunton; Amy Eileen Kelly, Staunton Divorces Cindy Ann Snelson, Waggoner; James Doyle Snelson, Jr., Raymond Michelle M. Otto, Virden; Jairo O. Baxin, Virden Joseph Scott Smart,...
May 25,2022: Cynthia D. Hash; In-State Warrant May 25, 2022: Christopher L. Vesper; In-State Warrant May 26, 2022: Scott T. Schmitt; Speeding (Radar) May 26, 2022: Ernest L. Stevenson; In-State Warrant, Obstructing Justice, Criminal Trespass to Real Property - Building May 26, 2022: Juvenile; Cell Phone - Hands Free citation May 7, 2022: Collin M. Johnson; Speeding (Radar) May 27, 2022: Jason M. Ray; Suspend Revoked Drivers License May 28, 2022: Jonah D. Claussen; Disobeyed Stop Sign May 30, 2022: Jeremy M. Varwig; Squealing or screeching...
The Village of Livingston is hosting a Summer Fest on Saturday, June 18, at Veterans Memorial Park in Livingston. The event promises to be exciting for the whole family with live music, food, vendors and fun for the kids. Barnes Bistro will have food available starting at noon. They will serve until they run out. Mike's Frozen Treats will also be on hand. The kids will enjoy exploring fire trucks from Olive Fire Protection District and an Arch helicopter. There will also be a free bounce house and free face painting. Everyone will enjoy live...
The worship time will be changing at First United Methodist Church in Staunton on Sunday, July 3. Worship time will move from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. This is due to the fact that Pastor Nancy will also be serving as pastor of the Dorchester UMC starting July 3. Worship time there will be 8:15 a.m. Everyone is invited to worship with the Staunton congregation at their new time. They will be celebrating Holy Communion on that day....
We send a special Thank You to Walter Spotte for sending us his photo of the North School patrol boys. This group would patrol the Route 4 crossing near the North School on Pennsylvania Street before and after school. He has identified the patrol members as (L to R) Walter Spotti, Norman Blazkowski, Ronald Voyles, Leo Urban, Raymond Rauch, Charles Shriver, Bley Courtney and Walter Beinke....
Thursday, May 17, 1990 -- Second Grade Olympics balloon found -- Each year, the second grade classes at Staunton Public School hold a balloon launch as part of the opening ceremonies to their Second Grade Olympics. Last year that launch was conducted on May 12 with each of the balloons having the following note attached. "This card was attached to a helium balloon I launched on May 12, 1989 in Staunton, Illinois. Everyone in my second grade class sent up a balloon. Please, send me a note and let me know my balloon was found! I am waiting to...