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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The Staunton Board of Education held their monthly meeting on July 17 and approved a Rehabilitation and Injury Prevention Agreement with Staunton Chiropractic Clinic, pending a few edits and the attorney's approval. Staunton Chiropractic will work with coaches and athletes to provide support in an effort to prevent sports injuries and rehab services if requested. The board also recognized and congratulated junior high school athletes who qualified for the state track meet this past May. Superintendent Brett Allen informed the board that bus...
Girl Scout Troop 6106, made up of class of 2023 graduating high school seniors from Staunton, Mt. Olive, and Litchfield, recently returned from a 10-day journey to the UK. The Troop members – Olivia Crain, Mckinley Dequasie, Maia Dothager, Abigail Lesko and Taylor Seelbach – traveled with troop leaders Sarah Drury-Dothager, Leslie Ann Lesko and Rachel Seelbach. The girls fundraised for many years for the trip, selling thousands of boxes of cookies, holding trivia nights and selling spa...
This is only a small portion of the storm damage on West Spangle Road that is alongside Livingston Avenue. Massive winds and heavy rain powered its way through Livingston, Staunton area. The streets were blocked and covered with debris. Trampolines were blown several houses down across town. The power lines were down across town....
Ashley Bottoms, age 33, of Carlinville appeared in Macoupin County court on Monday, July 17. Bottoms pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the death of 3-year-old Hunter Lee Drew. Bottoms was arrested on Oct. 20, 2022, after Hunter died in her care. Bottoms was breaking up a fight in her home between two juveniles and threw Hunter whose head hit a ledge. Bottoms then drove around for more than three hours with the child in the vehicle without seeking medical care, and he died in the car from a brain bleed. Bottoms had been investigated...
By Kelly Costa During Monday night’s city council meeting, the council waived the first reading and approved Ordinance #2212 authorizing and providing for a $1,900,000 promissory note for the purpose of providing interim construction financing for the replacement of the Gensing Creek box culvert. The financing will pay costs incurred by the city for work associated with the replacement of the box culvert. The city will finance the cost of the project with the issuance of alternate bonds to be purchased by Rural Development. The interim c...
Thursday, January 25, 1923 -- A notorious character -- Clinton Clayton, one of the fellows arrested last week at Benld appears to be a real bad man and has since been identified as a criminal who is wanted in various places on robbery charges. Clayton was the man who, when arrested at Benld by Chief of Police James Firth and Chief Deputy Sheriff Frank Friess, had in his pockets nitroglycerine caps and fuses. That he would have gone to any extreme to escape capture is shown by the following conversation: "If I had known who you were," said...
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This week's looking back photo was brought in by Walter Spotte. He lives in both Pennsylvania and Florida. The picture was taken during the Staunton High School season of 1939-1940; The first team's record was 20-9 and the second team 17-5. Two trophies were given out to the Staunton basketball squad: The Edwardsville 3rd place consolation and the Litchfield 3rd place consolation. First Row, (L to R): Billy Stiegemeier, Arthur Caldieraro, Fred Brenzel, Crawford Allen, Edward Renner, Walter...
Issue of July 23, 1998 Melissa Gai of Staunton was crowned the 40th Miss Macoupin County Fair Queen. The Staunton Board of Education decided to send out a survey to measure interest in boys’ soccer. Clifford C. and Maudie (Sawyer) Partridge of Staunton will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 14. A daughter was born to Scott and Monica Honnies of Mt. Olive on July 13 at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. A son was born to John and Deanna Lotter of Edwardsville on July 13 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton. Mildred E. Koehne (80) o...
Delores “DoDo” Grandidier, 86, of St. Louis, Mo., and formerly of Mt. Olive, died peacefully on Saturday morning, July 22, 2023, at Copper Creek Cottages Memory Care of Litchfield with family by her side. She was born May 15, 1937, in Mt. Olive, a daughter of Alfred and Tillie Grandidier of Mt. Olive. Delores and her dear friend, Valera Schoen, grew up together, graduated from Mt. Olive High School, moved to St. Louis, Missouri, and began their careers with Defense Mapping Agency at 18 years of age. They resided together in South St. Louis and...
Julene Sue Lienard, 65, of Gillespie, Ill., died on Monday, July 17, 2023, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. She was born Sept. 16, 1957, in Litchfield, the daughter of Jule Lienard and Virginia Shroyer Lienard. She was an administrative assistant at CGS Administration. Julene was a graduate of Gillespie High School; she was a graduate of the University of Illinois in Springfield, where she received her bachelor’s degree; and she was a graduate of Walden University, where she received her master's degree in human resources. She enjoyed b...
Charles Willis Agee, 80, of Staunton, Ill., died at Alhambra Care Center in Alhambra on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. He was born Oct. 23, 1942, in Fort Gordon, Ga., to Charles H. Agee and Jewell McCord Agee. He married Edna Eva "Polly" Agee. He was a surveyor. Charles was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He is survived by his daughters, Alithia Agee, Kimberley Agee; siblings, Russell Agee of Alabama, Roger Agee of Litchfield, Leslie Agee of Wood River, Ronald Agee of Lake Kaho, and Donna Vargus of Phoenix, Ariz. Charles was preceded in death by his...
David G. Osterbuhr, 77, of Livingston, Ill., passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Hitz Memorial Home in Alhambra. He was born June 3, 1946, in New Douglas, the son of the late George and Leona (Schilling) Osterbuhr. On Oct. 14, 1967, Dave married Maureen Trettenero, his best friend and the love of his life, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Livingston; and she survives. Dave was employed as an operator at Shell Oil Refinery until his retirement in 2007, and was a volunteer fireman with...
Harold N. Heigert, 93, of Staunton, Ill.,, died Saturday, July 8, 2023, at his residence in Staunton. He was born March 28, 1930, in Staunton, the son of the late Benjamin and Frances (Dietz) Heigert. He married Loretta Mlekush on Sept. 27, 1958, in Vandalia, and she survives. Harold was employed as a supervisor at Granite City Steel in Granite City for over 30 years, and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Staunton and Staunton Knights of Columbus #2197. He enjoyed woodworking,...
Dorothy J. Smith, 86, of Staunton, Ill., died on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at her residence. She was born Dec. 16, 1936, in Mortons Gap, Ky., the daughter of the late Delmas E. and Clara Grace (Cotton) Shanks. She married Carl V. "Buss" Smith on Oct. 9, 1953, in East St. Louis, and he preceded her in death on June 10, 2006. Dorothy was a homemaker who loved being with her family and going camping. In her younger years, she loved to work alongside her husband Carl in the church helping in...
April Lee Severtson, 62, of Mt. Olive Ill., died on Monday, July 17, 2023, in Litchfield. She was born on April 3,1961, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, the daughter of Robert W. Dyke and Camellia (Waugh) Phipps. She was a mother and homemaker. April leaves behind a close friend, “ol-man” Packy Carney. She is survived by six children, Jeramiah (AmberLee) Severtson, Josh Severtson, Angela (Joshua) Bowlinger, Walter Wallace, Amy (Bucky) O'Brian, and Kammy Carney; 19 grandchildren, Brooke Severtson, Mathew Severtson, Mollie Severtson, Rebec...
Brian P. Banovz, 55, of rural Neoga, Ill., died July 20, 2023, at his residence. He was born Nov. 10, 1967, in Staunton, the son of Roger William Sr. and Joyce Lee (Dobrinich) Banovz. Brian married Debra "Debbie" K. Schlechte on Nov. 5, 1994, in Staunton. Mr. Banovz was a service technician for Fire Extinguisher Sales And Service. He was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sigel. Brian enjoyed raising and training bloodhounds, hunting, and spending time with friends and family,...
Helen Elaine (Hayes) Corbin, 59, of Gillespie, Ill., died on July 20, 2023, after a courageous multi-year battle with breast cancer. Helen was born on March 24, 1964, to Richard Hayes and Helen (Noel) Hayes in Wilsonville. She married Kim Corbin in 1991, and he survives. After graduating from Gillespie High School in 1982, she held various positions in healthcare, factories, and retail; but her favorite job title over the years was mom. Helen was proud to add Emily (Brown) Corbin, Betty Calbreath, Tyler (Ross) Peterson, and Chelsea Herbert to...
Marybeth Loveless, 100, of Gillespie, Ill., died at Heritage Health of Gillespie on Saturday, July 22, 2023. She was born Jan. 3, 1923, in Gillespie, to Louis and Bertha Louise (Gray) Archibald. She married Vernon Robert Loveless Sr. on Oct. 19, 1945, in Gillespie. He preceded her in death on Dec. 23, 1986. She was a secretary for Monterey Coal Co. Marybeth was a member of the United Methodist Church. She is survived by her children, Larry L. (Ruth) Loveless of Gillespie, Kenneth L. (Patti) Loveless of Gillespie, Ralph L. (Lisa) Loveless of...
Cole Brandon Turner, 40, of Brighton, Ill., died at his residence on Sunday, July 23, 2023. He was born Aug. 15, 1982, in Alton, to Cole Ward Turner and Valerie Bloodworth Shupenus. He married Brandie J. Feezel on May 25, 2007, in Madison County. He was a contractor. He is survived by his parents, Jeff and Valerie Shupenus of Brighton; wife, Brandie Turner of Brighton; children, Jack Brandon Turner of Brighton, Charlie Jewel Turner of Brighton; sisters, Porcha (fiancé, Shannan Voyles) Turner of Carlinville, Dezaray Turner of Bunker Hill; grandp...
Linda Ellen Burgard, 73, of Staunton, Ill., died at The Bradford Place in Swansea, on Saturday, July 22, 2023. She was born April 19, 1950, in Peoria, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Mary Wassi. She had been employed as a custodian/bus driver in the Staunton School District in Staunton. She loved gardening, landscaping, and flowers. She also enjoyed fishing and shopping. Survivors include one son, Dan (Tobi) Burgard of Edwardsville; a grandson, Keegan Burgard; a granddaughter, Hannah Cress; two great-grandchildren, Thomas and Cosabella...
2 Destinations, a photographic exhibition of Bill Bechem's recent travels will open at Blackbird Bakery and Cafe on Saturday, July 29. There will be an opening reception and a brief introduction by Bill starting at 6 p.m. Above, La Bicyclette, was taken April 18 of this year in Cognac, France, while walking through the town and someone had perfectly parked their bike....
Troop 6106 in front of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts' World Center Pax Lodge. Pictured are (L to R) Troop Leader Sarah Drury-Dothager, Troop Volunteer Rachel Seelbach, Maia Dothager, Taylor Seelbach, Mckinley Dequasie, Olivia Crain, Abigail Lesko, Troop Co-Leader Leslie Ann Lesko....
The Staunton School District will be conducting pre-kindergarten screenings on Thursday, Aug. 3, at the school, 801 N. Deneen Street. If you live in the Staunton School District and have a child who will be 3 or 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2023, contact Mrs. Horn by email [email protected] and she will schedule your appointment....
St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor the fourth of six drive-thru dinners on Monday, Aug. 14, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. to support the Auxiliary’s scholarship fund. The Aug. 14 drive-thru dinner pickup will take place in front of the main hospital entrance. The meal will feature a grilled pork chop, baked potato, southern style green beans, and a roll, all prepared by Nelson’s Catering, with a homemade dessert provided by Auxiliary bakers. The cost per meal is $14. The Auxiliary scholarship fund provides annual awards to students who res...