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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"Change is hard because people overestimate the value of what they have and underestimate the value of what they may gain by giving that up." This is a quotefrom a book created and written by James Belasco and Ralph Stayer. As the prospect of a new school or, depending on what's voted on, inevitably some form of action arises, both students and parents are faced with a myriad of considerations. The idea of a fresh learning environment, potential for new friendships, and broadened perspectives...
On Friday, June 7, 2024 Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded the Fosterburg Water District a low-interest loan of $4.2 million to improve clean water distribution to rural households in Madison and Macoupin Counties. The funds were approved through USDA Rural Development’s Water and Waste Disposal Loans and Grants Program. Congresswoman Budzinski said “ I’m glad to announce that the Fosterburg Water District will be receiving a $4.2 million low-interest loan as they work towa...
During the Monday, June 10, 2024 city council meeting, in Correspondence, the city received a letter from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) notifying the city that Staunton's OSLAD Grant Application was below the level of funds available, so as a result, the City of Staunton will not receive any funding. The city received an email from Staunton Fire Department representative Ben Clark requesting to close Park Lane, Luker Street and Bell Street on Saturday, June 29, 2024 from 3 to 5 p.m. to alleviate congestion at the end of...
After months of construction on Main Street in Staunton and dealing with the Gensing Creek Box Culvert, there's nothing left to do besides stare at the beautiful work done by the city workers for this project. On Monday, June 10, 2024, Mayor Craig Neuhaus had amassed a rather large crowd on all sides of the street so that they may witness the official Ribbon Cutting that this city and community have patiently waited many months for. Neuhaus was quoted saying "I want to give thanks to the...
Ronald Hopper, 71, of Springfield, Ill., died in Springfield on Monday, June 3, 2024. He was born July 19, 1952, in Jacksonville, Ill. to Freeman Headen Hopper and Bernice Robertine Ranson and they preceded him in death. He married Yvonne (Sorbie) Hopper of Springfield, Ill. on July 14, 1990 in Springfield and she survives. He was retired after having been a mechanic. Ronald enjoyed long distance running and fishing. He is survived by his two children, Christy (Shawn) Shafer, Camby, Ind., and Nicholas Hopper, Boulder, Colo.; three...
Michael G. Lieb, 56, of Mulberry Grove, Ill., died at his residence on Monday, June 3, 2024. He was born May 25, 1968, in Alton, to George S. Lieb and Mariann Rizzie Lieb and they survive. Michael was a veteran of the U.S. Navy after having served during Desert Storm. After his service in military, he was a warehouse manager. He is survived by his sister, Michelle Hays, St. Jacob, Ill.; and companion, Dawn Kennedy, Seminole, Fla. Public graveside services were held on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Benld Cemetery in Benld. Kravanya Funeral Home was...
Glenda F. "Dado" Hester, 88, of Bunker Hill, died at Villa Rose Senior Living Community in Bethalto on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. She was born Dec. 14, 1935, in Trenton, Ky. the daughter to Henry Clay Green and Florence O. (Armstrong) Green. She married Royce H. Hester on May 17, 1959 in Trenton, Ky. and he preceded her in death on July 17, 2020. She was a homemaker as well as a member of the Country Bible Church. She is survived by her three children, Melinda (Jeffrey) Bertels, Dorsey, Michael (Laurie) Hester, Bunker Hill, and Millie Hausman,...
Delmo Maroso died on June 3, 2024 at Community Hospital of Staunton. He was born in Carlinville, on Feb. 24, 1930 the son of Giovanni and Mary (Abelloni) Maroso and they preceded him in death. He married his wife for over 62 years, Marilyn Simberger in 1956 and she preceded him in death in 2019. He graduated with the class of 1947 from Carlinville High School. Delmo enlisted in the U.S. Army and after his service, he continued his education at Blackburn College in Carlinville. He graduated with the class of 1957 from Washington University Denta...
Sandra La Vonne (Eldridge) Eddinger, 52, of Bunker Hill, died at her residence on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. She was born Sept. 10, 1971, in Staunton, Ill. the daughter to Donald Eldridge and Lucille (Davis) Eldridge. She was an Assistant Manager at Dollar General in Shipman. Sandra loved people, being with family and helping those in need. She is survived by her mother, Lucille Eldridge; son, Austyn; step-daughter, Karen Michelle; step-grandchild, Atticus; six siblings, Dale Eldridge, Diana Chestnut, Donna (Tim) Hancock, Laurie Winfree, Gary Eldri...
James Richard Bogue, 81, of Gillespie, died at Carlinville Area Hospital in Carlinville on Monday, June 3, 2024. James was born May 27, 1943. He married Carolyn E. (Mills) Bogue of Gillespie on Sept. 20, 2015 and she survives. James was a veteran of the U.S. Army. After service, he was a glass factory worker. He was also a member of the Church of Nazarene in Virden. He enjoyed working with his hands and tools. He is survived by his five children, Cathy (Randy) Miller, Taylorville, Ill., Ruth Childers, Carlinville, Daniel Davis, Carlinville,...
Elaine Grman, 83, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024. Elaine was born on May 8, 1941 in Fillmore, Ill., to Earl Joseph Spears and Dorothy (Neisler) Spears. She married Nelson Grman on July 1, 1967 in Edwardsville, and he survives. She attended Fillmore, Ill., grade school, and Hillsboro High School. Elaine worked at Hillsboro Glass before marriage, and then after, as a homemaker. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed reading, quilting and playing bingo. Elaine was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars....
Sally Fritzsche (née Pingolt), of Staunton passed away on June 4, 2024 at the age of 68. Sally was a military brat as a child, born in Texas but living in such locales as Spain, Hawaii, and finally Staunton, Illinois. She grew up alongside siblings John, Joe, Mary, Andy, Eric, Shelia and Arthur. Truly a herd of Pingolts. As a child, she enjoyed time with her siblings as well as Hawaiian rolls with peanut butter. In her 20's, she met future spouse Dennis Fritzsche of Mt. Olive, wooing him via...
Loraine E. "Pete" Peterson, 87, of Gillespie, died at Gillespie Health and Rehab Center in Gillespie on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. He was born Nov. 13, 1936, in Belleville, Ill. the son to Charles Peterson and Cordelia (Mueller) Peterson. He married Sharon Kay Peterson on Sept. 8, 1962 in Columbia, Ill. and she preceded him in death on May 18, 2022. Pete was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a meat packer and a truck driver for Heimos Greenhouse. He enjoyed fishing and watching baseball. He is...
Ray Boyd Hughes, 87, passed away on May 27, 2024 at John Cochran VA Medical Center in St. Louis, Mo. Hughes was born on Dece. 28, 1936 to Boyd Hughes and Anna (Saathoff) Hughes in Litchfield. He attended Mt. Olive High School and graduated with the class of 1954. He was a member of the U.S. Marine Corp. After his honorable discharge from the military, he became a farmer. Hughes was a member of the Marine Corps League Prairie Land Leatherneck Detachment 1385 Litchfield, the Lincoln Land Leathernecks Detachment 1174, Greenville, the...
Gloria E. Frey, 73, of Staunton, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024. Gloria was born on Dec. 23, 1950 to the late Will Henry and Jessie (Campbell) Frey. Gloria resided at Alhambra Care Center in Alhambra for the past 12 years. She is survived by two sister-in-laws, Karen Frey, Staunton, and Jane Frey, Elk Grove Village, Ill.; also five nieces and nephews, Kim Knoche, Joan Arrington, James Frey, Michael Frey and Matthew Frey. She is preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Robert Frey;...
The Fifth Annual Tori Carroll Memorial 5K Or 1-Mile Fun Run will be held at the track located at Staunton's High School on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, at 8 a.m. For any community members and local area businesses wanting to participate as a Sponsor for the Tori Carroll Memorial 5K Or 1-Mile Fun Run, the Sponsorship fee is $50. The Sponsor names will be put on the back of the event shirts, however, this does not buy a shirt. The entry and shirt fees are separate. To become a Sponsor, send the the following information: Company Name (as it will...
Staunton's senior citizens' meeting welcomes all seniors 55 and older to join on the first and third Thursday of each month. The June 6, 2024 meeting was called to order by President Geri Cook at 1 p.m. There were 19 people in attendance. The Lord’s Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance were recited. There were no visitors or new members at this meeting. Beth Cherry, Director of Business Development for Summit Healthcare supplied reusable bags for members. The Luncheon for the next meeting on June 19 will begin at 12:30 p.m. There is also a New Y...
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. Call local center to learn about events and activities. Make checks payable to: IVEDC PO Box 431, Jerseyville, IL 62052. Wednesday, June 12 – Unstuffed Green Pepper Casserole, Garlic Bread, Green Beans, P...
Like soft toed slippers, the world of children falls so gently into time. Here chosen guides are called to dedicate themselves to all that's beautiful within the small one's soul, so eagerly moving-in life. As love begins there in a garden gate that opens into joy, and where Faith and trust as spoken once the Master's footsteps passes by. I found this so in the children's prayer. The night was long and had no mind to pray and so in faith and my own soul's peace I simply said, "Now I lay me down to sleep. Pray the Lord my soul to keep. If I...
Marriage Licenses Crystal Gail Zapata-Sanchez of Plainview, John Michael Ragusa of Plainview Devon Ross Passalacqua of Carlinville, Emily Christine Barr of Carlinville Cora Anne Gray of Carlinville, Andrew William Gill of Carlinville Isaac Jerry Snyder of Holts Summit, Mo., Madison Nicole House of Holts Summit, Mo. Dissolutions Joni Marie Trimm, of Cottage Hills, Ill.; Steven Curtis Trimm, of Carlinville Bradley J. Wilkens, of Carlinville; Kate M. Wilkens, of Carlinville Jason Gene Bedwell, of Palmyra; Kate Elizabeth Bedwell, of Palmyra Court J...
Lewis and Clark Community College has released the President's and Dean's lists for the Spring 2024 semester. Presented below will be the local area students that have been named to the President's and Dean's list. Students earning a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.75 or higher out of a possible 4.0 are named to the President's List. Those students earning a G.P.A. average between 3.25 and 3.74 are recognized each semester on the Dean's List. Further requirements are listed in the college's online catalog at http://catalog.lc.edu. Questions should be...
June 3, 2024: Shawn M. McBride; In state warrant June 3, 2024: Dawn R. Smiddy; Speeding (Radar) June 4, 2024: Jacob C. Maguire; Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle and Cancel/Suspend Revoked Registration June 5, 2024: Walter A. Wallace; Discharge Air Rifle in City Limits June 5, 2024: Nicholas T. Crook; Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle and Expired Registration Sticker June 6, 2024: Matthew D. Knick; In State Warrant and Suspend Revoked Drivers License June 6, 2024: Charles R. Smith; Illegal Dumping at City Landscape Site June 6, 2024: Rowan M....
On Saturday, June 8, the Staunton American Legion Post 362 set up their grilling station in the parking lot of Duda Ace Hardware. Duda Ace, which is located at 500 W. Main St., in Staunton, is always proud and happy to let The American Legion fund-raise in their parking lot. Represented by seven individuals, Staunton’s American Legion Post 362 started selling Brats at 10 a.m. and they stayed in operation for service until they ran out of supplies. The funds from this fundraiser were donated a...
For those that may have a child entering the following grades, they may need required immunizations for school: Kindergarten, Sixth grade and Twelfth grade. At the Mobile Medical Unit in the Maple Street Parking Lot located at 109 E. Maple Street, Gillespie, Ill. From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., patients will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. However, pre-registration is preferred but it is not mandatory. Walk-ins are definitely accepted as well. There will be Pop-Up Immunization Clinics on the following dates as well: Monday, June 17; Monda...
By: Jill Pertler I have difficulty recognizing faces. Always have. It comes from an inability to “see” things inside my head. The technical term is aphantasia, and I’ve written about it before, so I won’t belabor it here. Suffice to say, the inability to visualize affects numerous aspects of life, including geographical skills (or lack thereof), memories (which, for most people, are very visual) and the inability to recognize people (or more specifically faces). Aphantasia causes a plethora of repercussions, but most people with the condition a...