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 balloons were absent due to threatening weather, but the glow was still in evidence as crowds gathered around and the operators demonstrated how burners inflate the gigantic balloons with hot air to send them airborne....
Staunton kids went back to school last Wednesday and have settled into the routine of another school year....
The 2022 version of Staunton Ribfest will be held this Saturday, Aug. 27, at Staunton Recreation Park (Firemen’s Park). All cookers as well as all judges participating in the Ribfest must be members of the STL BBQ Society. Cookers entered in the competition will get their kitchen/smokers set up in the park at 6 a.m. Meat will be distributed courtesy of the City of Staunton and Bill’s IGA. Official judging begins at 2:30 p.m. with the winners being announced at 4 p.m. Cash prizes being awarded to winners are $500 for first place, $300 for sec...
By Olivia Ervin During the Staunton CUSD #6 Board of Education meeting on Monday, Aug. 15, Dori Rhodes was approved as president pro tem due to the absence of Board President Dr. Poonam Jain. The board members took action on several items regarding the purchase of district buses. Superintendent Brett Allen was given approval to seek bids on a wheelchair accessible bus and two full-size buses. Due to supply chain issues, the wheelchair accessible bus approved for purchase last year is no longer available, so Allen will be receiving bids from oth...
by Kelly Costa During Monday’s city council meet- ing, the council approved a resolution appointing Terry Tipler to the position of Ward 4 alderman for the city of Staunton. Immediately following the resolution approval, the oath of office was administered to Tipler. This ac- tion was required after the city council received a letter of resignation due to a residency change from Ward 4 Alder- man Jeffrey Scanzoni dated Aug. 18, 2022. Scanzoni’s resignation was ef- fective immediately. In correspondence, the council re- ceived an email from the...
Larry Eugene Altermott, 74, of Benld, Ill., died at John Cochran VA Medical Center, St. Louis, Mo., on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022. He was born Jan. 3, 1948, in Alton to Joseph "Buck" and Betty Marie (Baldridge) Altermott. He married Carla Altermott on Sept. 2, 1972, in Alton. She survives. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines who served during Vietnam. He was a police officer for the Madison County Sheriff's Department, Shipman, Mt. Olive, Wilsonville, and he was a past chief of police of Benld. He... Full story
Denise Durr, 64, of Dorchester, Ill., died at her home on Sunday Aug. 14, 2022. She was born on Dec. 22, 1959. Denise spent time working on grants and donations for communities such as the Summerfield Park and arranging poker runs and fundraisers for various motorcycle clubs and causes. In recent years, she developed a deep appreciation for the outdoors and Lake Gillespie and had a cabin there. She was raised Catholic and practiced her faith through various acts of service. Surviving are her husband, Henry Lee Durr; daughters, Jodi Limper,... Full story
Mary V. Bartulis, 93, of Benld, Ill., died peacefully on Monday, Aug. 15, 2022. Mary was born on July 17, 1929, to Edward and Viola Klocke of Gillespie. She married August C. “Junie” Bartulis on July 12, 1952, and he preceded her in death. Mary was a kind, loving woman who enjoyed being with her family and friends and never turned down the opportunity to dance. She is survived by her daughters, Gaye of Chicago, Lisa of Springfield; and her granddaughter, Sierra of Springfield. Mary was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Jun... Full story
Jason "Meathead" Andrew Collins, 45, of Collinsville, Ill., died on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, at SSM St. Clair Hospital in Fenton, Mo., with his wife by his side. Jason, the son of Floyd Ralph Collins and Claudia Dianne (Lewis) Collins, was born on May 25, 1977, in Sierra Vista, Ariz. He married Alexandra Booth in Litchfield on July 9, 2016. Jason graduated from Mt. Olive High School. He went on to earn an Associate's Degree and worked as a technical analyst. Jason's favorite activity was... Full story
Renata Hamilton, 79, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at Heritage Health of Staunton on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. She was born March 9, 1943, in Germany. She married Jerry Ray Hamilton. He preceded her in death in 2009. She was an inspector for an automotive parts manufacturer. Renata was a member of the Bunker Hill Senior Citizens. She is survived by her stepchildren, Gary Hamilton, Randall Hamilton, Pam Bush; many step grandchildren; brothers-in-law, Frank (Jenny) Hamilton of Bunker Hill, James Hamilton of Brighton; sister-in-law, Mary (Brad) Morey... Full story
Thelma Marie "Poodle" Roberts, 93, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at Robings Manor in Brighton on Saturday, Aug. 20, surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 9, 1929, in Liberty, Ky., to Logan and Eva Atwood Pettyjohn. She married Fred J. Roberts on March 5, 1949, in Bunker Hill. She was retired after having been the activity director for South Lawn Sheltered Care in Bunker Hill. Thelma was a member of the Bunker Hill Library Board and Historical Society. She is survived by her husband, Fred Roberts of Bunker Hill; sons, Dennis (Ronda) R... Full story
Kenneth Kunz, 97, formerly of New Douglas, Ill., died peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, at Aspen Creek of Troy Nursing Care in Troy. He was born on June 17, 1925, in Sorento, the son of the late Charles and Mary (Engleman) Kunz. He was married to Edna Hallemann as well as Irene Bauer who both preceded him in death. Kenneth served our country as a Sergeant in the United States Army during World War II from October 1943 to July 1946. During his service he received the Purple Heart... Full story
Rose Anne Rubis, 94, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield after a lengthy illness. Born on July 7, 1928, in Alton, she was the daughter of Pete and Louisa (Zarantonello) Manar. She married Bruno Rubis on July 8, 1967, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton. He preceded her in death. Rose went to St. Mary's Grade School in Alton. She graduated from Notre Dame Academy in Belleville in 1946 and returned to St. Mary's to teach first grade from 1946-1967. She and Bruno owned Rubis Imported Foods in... Full story
Doyle A. Heim, 87, of Staunton, Ill., died Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, at his residence. Doyle was born on Aug. 9, 1935, in Livingston, the son of Kenneth and Hilda (Meyer) Heim. He married Jo Ann Healey on Sept. 15, 1956, at the E & R Church in Staunton. She survives. He attended the United Church of God in St. Jacob, where he served as a church deacon. Doyle was a 45-year member of the Operating Engineer’s Local 520 in Granite City. He was a part-time musician who played accordion and he was a f... Full story
Louis Johnson Sawyer, 92, of Collinsville, Ill., died at Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022. He was born April 30, 1930, in Gillespie to George and Santina (Baggio) Sawyer. He married Betty Vasel on Dec. 19, 1957, in Litchfield. She survives. He was a foreman for McDonnell Douglas. Louis was a member of the American Legion of Bunker Hill and Brittany Shooting Park. He enjoyed hunting and golfing. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Betty Sawyer of Collinsville;... Full story
Ronald R. Jackson, 63, died July 23, 2022. Born Oct. 13, 1958, he was a son of the late Raymond and Irene Jackson of Williamson. He was a graduate of Livingston High School. He had worked at Kemp Vesper’s gas station in Staunton during high school. Later he worked at Monterey Coal Company in Carlinville. He also worked as a partner at the Shell Station in Springfield and later at Ray & Ron’s Bait Shop in Keyesport. He then went to Kansas for training to pursue a career in truck driving. He was a semi driver for over 40 years. He enjoyed dri... Full story
The Staunton Education Foundation would like to thank the following for their memorials: In memory of Gloria Garino made by Hulda Black, Dolores and Wayne Brooke of Livingston In memory of Dr. Victor Buehler made by Hulda Black, Karla & Ron Dustman, Denise & Dick Hemphill, Kathy & Randy Legendre In memory of James Dumont made by Brenda & Robert McEnery, Mary Diehl, Mary & Robert Lombardi of Edwardsville. Thank you to everyone that has given memorials and gifts to the Education Foundation, it is truly appreciated. These gifts are used strictly...
The Gillespie United Methodist Church Mission Team will host their 10th annual hog roast and silent auction on Saturday, Aug. 27, at the church located at 900 Broadway Street. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. and will include musical entertainment, silent auction items, and dinner including pulled pork, pulled pork nachos, barbecue beans, cornbread, and a dessert. Carryout meals include a full plate for $15. Pulled pork nachos sold separately for $10. For questions or tickets to the event, please contact the mission team at missionteam@fumc...
It was early morning, the river was veiled in a bridal mist and through the sheer covering falling across the waters, I saw the bent shadow of a man. Edging his rowboat out into the icy Mississippi, the angle of the fisherman’s back told of a skilled professional, one who had gained his knowledge from the lessons of the river, pushing his craft out into the mysteries of another day. The scene is etched in my mind, as early in the 70s, where snow had fallen in the night, on my way to the first of my three Calhoun churches, at the edge of r...
The following streets will be oiled on Sept. 6 and 7 and an alternate date of Sept. 8 in case of rain. On these dates, make sure your vehicles are not obstructing the path of the oil and chip machinery. Streets to be oiled: Windy Hill Rd. from Hilltop Ln. to Trentenaro Dr. W. Pearl from Hilltop Ln. to Rt. 4 ( Hackman) S. Wood St. from Main to North end Duda Drive from Wood to Elm S. Wood St. from Main to Pearl S. Wood St. from Pearl to 6th S. Laurel from Henry to 4th 4th from Union to East end S. Maple from 4th to Mill S. Maple from 4th to 9th...
Aug. 17, 2022: Juvenile; Possession of Cannabis, 30 gm and under Aug. 18, 2022: Cody L. Rogers; Possession of Drug Equipment, Possession of Methamphetamine Aug. 19, 2022: Amanda Vernon; No Valid Registration Aug. 21, 2022: Ann R.Magee; Expired Registration Sticker, Possession of Methamphetamine Aug. 21, 2022: Kimberly O. Baker; Violation of Orders of Protection...
The Staunton FFA Alumni is sponsoring their annual tractor ride this Saturday, Aug. 27. The group will assemble at Veterans Memorial Park in Livingston at 7 a.m. to sign up and will depart at 8 a.m. The ride is open to the public. For more information call Beverly Dustmann at 618-610-3832....
Livingston and Williamson are planning a community-wide yard and garage sales event on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 9 and 10, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 11, noon to 5 p.m. More sales will bring more shoppers to the area. If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity and hold your own garage/yard sale that weekend, call 618-920-6485 to get your address placed on the map. There is no charge to be listed on the community map but you must call before Tuesday, Sept. 6, to have your sale included. The maps showing all the garage...
Staunton High School Student Council is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, Sept. 14, from 3 to 6 p.m. in the multi-purpose room. Appointments can be scheduled at redcrossblood.org....
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 Clinton Charles Foiles, Medora; Kassandra Anne Voss, Medora Ralph S. Lee, Carlinville; Tammy L. Muffly, Carlinville Hermanus Daniel Martinus Van Lill, Auburn; Amy Lynn Lubben, Auburn Clayton T. Tefteller, Girard; Beth Ann Brickey, Girard Court • Amy R. Bolletto, 45, of Virden, faces felony charges of unlawful possession of meth and u...