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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Harold H. Hunsinger, 90, of Maryville, Ill., died on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at his residence with his family by his side. He was born Aug. 2, 1931, in Staunton to the late Elvin and Leona Dohm Hunsinger. He married the love of his life, Shirley Martinelli, on May 5, 1956. Harold was a 1949 Staunton High School graduate and 1953 graduate of Illinois State. He retired after 50 years of service as a communications manager in the heating and air conditioning industry. He was an Army veteran,...
Margaret I. "Peggy" Moore, 77, of East Alton, Ill., died on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at her residence in Cottage Hills. She was born April 27, 1945, in Carlinville to Harold Yemm and E. Marie (Blevins) Brewer. She married William Moore on Oct. 5, 1963, in Raymond, and he preceded her in death on Sept. 18, 2014. She was a retired manager (job service and unemployment) for the State of Illinois. She is survived by her daughters, Tricia (David Schollmeyer) Moore of Cottage Hills, Elizabeth Moore of St. Louis, Mo.; grandchildren, Chelsey, Kierstan,...
Lucy Crain, 59, of Staunton, Ill., died on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at Carlinville Rehab and Healthcare. She was born on Oct. 6, 1962, in Alton, the daughter of Raymond Edward and Lucianne Marie (Deneef) Wallace. Lucy is survived by her son, William Stevenson, who was adopted and raised by John and Lucille Stevenson. She is also survived by her brother, Donald (Linda) Wallace. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Raymond “Buddy” Wallace, Jr., James Wallace, and Michael Wallace. Cremation rites will be accorded, and...
Gerry Earl Klenke, 71, of New Douglas, Ill., died Sunday, July 10, 2022, peacefully at home following a long illness. Gerry was born on March 9, 1951, in New Douglas, the son of Elmer and Marjorie (Westerheide) Klenke. He graduated from Highland High School with the Class of 1969. Gerry was proud of his service in the United States Navy as a blue water veteran. He spent his working life as a truck driver and farmer. Gerry is survived by his wife, Lorelei Klenke; his son, Nicholas (Jamie) Klenke...
Mark William Neuhaus, 70, of Staunton, Ill., died at Community Hospital of Staunton on Saturday, July 9, 2022. He was born Oct. 19, 1951, in Staunton to Carl and Irene Mishanec Neuhaus. He married Paula LaDame on Aug. 11, 1973, in Benld, and she survives. He was retired maintenance for 1st National Bank. Mark is survived by his wife, Paula Neuhaus of Staunton; two children, Chad (Bridget) Neuhaus of Edwardsville, Abby (Dan) McDole of Staunton; four grandchildren, Brody Neuhaus, Ryder Neuhaus, Nash McDole, Brenna McDole; and his brother, Brad...
Bernean Ida Franke, 87, of rural Litchfield, Ill., died at her residence on Sunday, July 10, 2022. She was born Sept. 14, 1934, in rural New Douglas to Arnold and Ida Windau Bentlage. She married Orville H. Franke on June 12, 1955, in New Douglas, and he survives. She was a homemaker. Bernean was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church where she was involved with the Willing Workers, Altar Guild, Sunday school teacher, Vacation Bible School teacher and a volunteer for Gillespie Caring Center. She is survived by her husband, Orville Franke of...
Valera Darlene Schoen, 84, of Mt. Olive, Ill., died on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Hitz Memorial Home in Alhambra. She was born on Feb. 26, 1938, in Walshville to George and Erna (Schuette) Schoen. Valera went to the Davis School in New Douglas, Zion Grade School and graduated from Mt. Olive High School, Class of 1955. Valera retired in 1993 working for Defense Mapping Agency for 38 years. She was an avid Cardinal fan and enjoyed traveling. Valera is survived by a brother, Gary (Janice) Schoen...
Flora “Flo” Vlasich, 104, of Gillespie, Ill., died at The Cottages in Carlinville, on Tuesday, July 12, 2022. She was born Jan. 17, 1918, in Witt to Harry and Kate Bloor Tonks. She married Mike Vlasich on Sept. 18, 1936, in Hillsboro, and he preceded her in death in 1961. She was a retired bookkeeper for Joseph Boente Sons service stations in Carlinville. Flo was a member of the VFW Post 4547 Ladies Auxiliary of Gillespie, and a board member for the Gillespie Public Library. Flo loved helping and socializing with her many friends, especially he...
Roseann Amalia Tarro, 95, of Benld, Ill., died at Heritage Health of Gillespie on Sunday, July 10, 2022. She was born July 9, 1927, in Mt. Olive to Michael and Mary Florian. She married James R. "Bud" Tarro on Jan. 18, 1947, in Mt. Olive, and he preceded her in death. She was a co-owner and operator of Tarro's Market in Benld. Roseann was a member of the St. Joseph's Church in Benld. She is survived by her sons, Kent (Susan) Tarro of Gillespie, Dennis (Kathleen) Tarro of Gillespie; and grandchildren, Eric Tarro, Adam Tarro, Mikayla Tarro, and...
Harry Richard Hawkins, Jr., 75, of Mt. Olive, Ill., died from complications arising from heart failure on the morning of July 16, 2022. Harry was born on Jan. 15, 1947, in Litchfield, to Harry Richard Hawkins, Sr. and Rita (Vogt) Hawkins. Harry married Rebecca Moscardelli on Oct. 19, 1974. She survives. Harry graduated from Mt. Olive Community High School, attended Missouri University of Science and Technology at Rolla, and served honorably in the United States Army while stationed in Alaska....
Richard Dale "Dick" Spencer, 87, of Gillespie, Ill., died on Friday, July 15, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Dick was born Oct. 11, 1934, in Dorchester, to Jesse and Mayme (Wolhert) Spencer. His wife of almost 63 years, Rita (Wheeler) Spencer, survives. Dick graduated from Gillespie High School in 1952. He was instrumental in getting the FFA started at Gillespie High School. He attended the University of Illinois from 1952-1953 and served in the U.S. Army until he was called back to the farm to work. Dick started showing...
Evelyn Loretta Martinelli, 74, of Katy, Texas, died on Friday, July 15, 2022, at her home. She was born on Sept. 29, 1947, in Carlinville, Ill., the daughter of the late Evan Lee and Marilyn (Miller) Lee, and was raised in Chesterfield, Ill. She married Robert Angelo Martinelli on May 25, 1968, in Staunton, Ill., and they lived in Alton, Ill., until moving to Texas in 1986. Loretta made an impact on so many people. She was always there for her family no matter the personal cost to herself and...
Katherine Erma Battuello, 88, of Godfrey, Ill., died at Asbury Village, Godfrey, on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. She was born July 19, 1933, in Cave In Rock. She married Donald Battuello on March 29, 1952, in Alton, and he preceded her in death on Oct. 17, 2001. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her sons, John (Linda) Battuello of Bunker Hill, Mike (Rhonda) Battuello of Montello, Wis.; seven grandchildren, Eric (Virginia) Battuello, Lori (Adam) Sherman, Beth (Mark) Heimbuch, Scott Battuello, John (Mary) Batuello, Brian (Abbi) Battuello,...
In the Shepherd’s psalm we return to the words again. “He restoreth my soul.” I recall a pastor friend telling me of a time when he felt the holy touch of God upon his life as he prayed these words. Thus, I am reminded of our great need to be made whole. The Old Testament Prophet Jeremiah dedicated his life to this thought of being restored. In fact, he was a man who never seemed to ever have his halo on straight, yet found the mercy of the Almighty a thing to be cherished. It became for him a cause worth living for and worth dying for, too....
Madison Communications sent their technicians to participate in their first SCTE Gateway Chapter Cable-Tec games since 2019. The SCTE (Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers) is an international organization that is split up between 68 chapters. The team that won first place overall and represented Madison in St. Peters, Mo., was Daron Verbais, Brent Phillips, Myron High, and Bryan Huffstutler. The Chapter Cable-Tec games are comprised of seven events, all of which are judged on accuracy...
Reservations for Benld Nutrition Center 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. Make checks payable to IVEDC. Wednesday, July 20 - Italian Chicken Pasta, Garlic Bread*, Spinach Salad, Pears, Muffin Thursday, July 21 - Beef and Noodles, Mixed Vegetables, Apricots,...
Steakhouse fans eagerly anticipate digging into the savory cuts of sizzling beef waiters serve up. The precursor to that portion of the meal is often a wedge salad, which offers a crisp complement to the richness of the steak. Wedge salads are traditionally made with iceberg lettuce and drizzled with a flavorful dressing – often blue cheese. However, there're no set rules when it comes to wedge salads. With this recipe for "Watermelon Wedge Steakhouse Salad," courtesy of the National W...
The Coal Country Sports Complex Foundation will be holding a cookout at Randy’s Market in Gillespie on Saturday, July 23. Serving will start at 10 a.m. and continue until all sandwiches are sold. Pork burgers, butterfly pork chops, water and soda will be sold. You are invited to come out and support the continued development of the area’s sports complex. The coal country sports complex foundation board of directors thanks you for your continued support....
The Elbon Shrine Club of Staunton thanks the community for its support in the organization’s Fourth of July Party Wagon fundraiser during the Staunton Volunteer Fire Department’s 81st annual homecoming last month. The fundraiser raised over $4,500, and the proceeds will be used to support the work of the Elbon Shrine Club which includes donations to Shriner and local charities. Congratulations to this year’s Party Wagon winner, Rita Bryant of Litchfield. Elbon Shrine Club would also like to thank all businesses and individuals that donat...
Madison Communications believes that rural broadband is more than making an Internet connection; it is about educating and providing digital resources to the local communities that they serve. Madison Communications recently partnered with Common Sense Media in order to provide families, educators, community leaders, and students tools to navigate through today’s technology with access to digital literacy articles, educational videos, and tutorials. To gain access to Madison Communications Digital Resource Suite webpage, you can visit h...
Degrees were awarded at Rockhurst University's spring commencement ceremony, held May 14, 2022. Bunker Hill, IL Sophia Suchomski, of Bunker Hill, received her Bachelor of Science degree, Summa Cum Laude, Honors Program. Rockhurst University is located in Kansas City, Mo....
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will play a game of historical “what if” on July 26 with a free outdoor concert that imagines what it would have been like if the Beatles had reunited. The Reunion Beatles Fantasy Tribute Band asks, what if all four former Beatles were alive and well? What would it sound like and look like if they held a reunion concert that featured many of the greatest hits of The Beatles plus the best of their solo work, too? The free show will start at 7 p.m. in the ALPLM’s beautiful Union Square Park,...