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 Boy Scout Troop 34 and Cub Scout Pack 34 collected and sorted food bags at the Boy Scout building for the Staunton Food Pantry during the annual Scouting for Food event for the Boy Scouts of America on Saturday, Nov. 18....
On Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, Benld Adopt-A-Pet held their 27th annual Trivia Night and had a record number of trivia players in attendance. This was Benld Adopt-A-Pet's most successful event to date. Benld Adopt-A-Pet would like to thank all who donated items for their silent auction, for those who participated in the trivia games, as well as the Concordia for sheltering the event and to those who donated funds towards the event in place of attendance. Benld Adopt-A-Pet would also like to extend...
On Saturday, Nov. 25, Staunton will do its official lighting on "Small Business Saturday" at 5 p.m. It is the perfect seasonal warm-up as Christmas caroling, Christmas lights and cold weather start to sweep you off your feet. The City of Staunton's Holiday Walk follows shortly after the Duda Park Lighting by only one week. Stop in and have some refreshments and good company....
On Saturday, Dec. 2, in conjunction with the Holiday Walk in downtown Staunton, a 5K and one mile race will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Main Street. Those who registered by Nov. 13 will receive a Holiday Hustle t-shirt and swag bag. To register for the race or to be a virtual runner, go to www.SHSPostProm.com. 100 percent of the proceeds benefit the SHS Post Prom....
It should not come as a surprise to learn that Americans frequent the turkey train to gravy town every Thanksgiving. In 2021, 5.1 billion pounds of turkey were consumed in the U.S. and the average American ate 15.3 pounds of turkey. In fact, the National Turkey Federation reports that roughly 88 percent of Americans eat Thanksgiving turkey. This means that roughly 293.3 million people will eat turkey on Thanksgiving in 2023. During a time of global turmoil where societial emotions can run high, as representatives and citizens of this wonderful...
Following the investigation of the Heinz Funeral Home and Family Care Cremations in Carlinville, the state has revoked the license of owner Albert Heinz. The Ill. Department of Financial and Professional Regulation took action based on several findings: Violation of regulations (vital records non-compliance). Professional incompetence or untrustworthiness in funeral practice. Taking undue advantage of clients amounting to perpetration of fraud. Performing any act or practice that violates funeral regulations. Unprofessional conduct and...
The ISP is investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened early Sunday evening on Nov. 19. According to a statement from the ISP, they were called to the parking lot of the Carlinville Area Hospital at around 6:15 p.m. to assist in the investigation after a Carlinville Police Officer shot a suspect allegedly driving a stolen vehicle. While intiating contact, the suspect is said to have pointed a gun at the officer. The Carlinville officer fired his gun, striking the suspect. The suspect was flown to a regional hospital with...
Dennis James Bloemker, 72, of Mt. Olive, Ill., died on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, at his residence. He was born on Oct. 24, 1951, in Staunton, to Elton and Alma Bloemker. Dennis married Gail (Guiliani) Grejtak on Sept. 25, 1998. They were married 25 years, and she survives. He attended Staunton High School and graduated with the Class of 1970. Dennis loved playing poker with his brothers, sons and grandsons. He also enjoyed boating and going to Kentucky Lake. He served in the National Guard. He...
Paul Dean Rine, 87, of Mt. Olive, Ill., died on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at Litchfield Health and Rehab Center. He was born on April 2,1936, in St. Louis, Mo., to Floyd Rine and Verna (Hicks) Rine. He married Judy Weidler on March 24,1962, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Mt. Olive. She preceded him in death. Upon completion of high school, Mr. Rine enlisted in the United States Navy and served from June 10, 1954, until June 9, 1958, when he was honorably discharged. Mr. Rine was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. He was employed by...
Kevin L. Holman, 68, of Gillespie, Ill., died at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. He was born Sept. 23, 1955, in Alton, to Ralph Holman and Virginia Epps Holman. He married Linda J. Bultema on April 24, 1976, in Gillespie. She survives. He was a factory worker for Olin Corporation where he retired in 2017. Kevin enjoyed camping and auctions and loved his dog, Rooty. He is survived by his wife, Linda Holman of Gillespie; sons, Chad Holman of Gillespie, Erik Holman of Gillespie; grandchild, Lucas Holman; and...
Brian S. Behme, 64, of Worden, Ill., died on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, at his residence. He was born on Feb. 26, 1959, in Staunton, the son of Lloyd H. and Mildred P. (Owens) Behme. He was formerly married to Pamela Neumann. They were married on Dec. 2, 1977. She died on Aug. 8, 2020. Brian was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Worden. He worked at Shell Oil Company and Olin Corporation as a mechanic for many years. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and hunting. Survivors include his children, Jason Behme of Worden, and Lynsi Behme of Roxana; a...
Kathryn Y. VanHooser, 73, of Litchfield, Ill., died at her residence on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. She was born June 19, 1950, in Highland, to Edward Moore and Harriett Hayman Moore. She was a housekeeper for St. Francis Hospital of Litchfield. Kathryn was a member of the First Baptist Church of Gillespie. She loved her family and friends. She is survived by her daughter, Sandy (Greg) Link of Dorchester; son-in-law, Terry Schoen; grandchildren, Shane (fiancée, Stacy Carter) Link, Ryan Link; great-grandchildren, Dexter Link, Elliot Link;...
Judith Marie Rosenthal, 91, died on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Hillsboro Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Hillsboro. Judith was born on July 25, 1932, in Livingston, the first child of Harris and Helen (Heim) May. On Sept. 30, 1950, Judy married John O. Rosenthal of Mt. Olive in the Church of the Ascension. John and Judy enjoyed 51 years of marriage and were blessed with six children. John preceded her in death. She attended Livingston schools and graduated from Livingston High School in 1950. Judy was employed at the National Bank of Mt....
Damian P. Dobrinich, 58, of Staunton, Ill., died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, near Fillmore. He was born Nov. 22, 1964, a son of the late Nicholas Joseph Dobrinich Sr. and Mary Olga Nardin Dobrinich. He married Dimitria “Wah-ker” Sies, and they later divorced. He was a chemical operator at Phillips 66 Refinery for 33 years. Damian served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church of Staunton and was a past member of Staunton VFW Post #1241. He loved fishing and hunting. He...
William “Bill” Charles Trigg, 71, of Mt. Olive, Ill., died at Christian Northeast Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. He was born in St. Louis on May 28, 1952, to William F. Trigg and Jo Ann Silverthorn. He attended Mt. Olive High School and graduated with the Class of 1971 and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on May 7, 1971. While in service, he received the Good Conduct Medal, the National Service Medal, and the Rifle Marksmanship Badge. After release from active duty, he attended the Naval Training Center in...
The Thanksgiving As Thanksgiving comes, I run away to yesterday, where everything was so simple and so free. Thanksgiving was just one more day for chicken, because chicken was what roosted in the hen house. Country cooking left the fragrance of soft spices permeating in the nostrils and the best of the rest, my Aunt Eva's mincemeat pies. She made them out of the real stuff where nothing else came close to making the day any better than that. Our family was small, compared to the lot I've gathered in along the way, still it was a good family,...
Nov. is Adoption Awareness Month, and the Ill. Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is celebrating the lifelong commitment of thousands of families across the state who have opened their hearts and homes to 17,159 children in need of loving families over the past decade. "It is our mission to ensure that every child in Ill. grows up in a safe and loving family," said Ill. DCFS Director Marc D. Smith. "During Adoption Awareness Month, we encourage Illinoisans to get involved and become licensed foster, adoptive or guardianship...
On Nov. 12, 2023, the Better Together Dinner was held at the Zion Lutheran Church and School. The Program of the event was as follows: Welcome, Elders Brian Bond and Glen Sies; Prayer, Pastor Phillip Girardin; Dinner; Pastor Girardin; Principal, Jamie Crouch; Alumni and Friends, Janet Crouch; Helping Hands, Janet Crouch; Ladies Aid, Gladys Bruhn; Lutheran Women in Mission, Susan Miller; Lydia Circle, Karen Brown; Men's Club, Tim Seelbach; Parent Teacher League, Nikki Fraser; Youth Group, Tommy...
Wednesday, Nov. 22 - Oven Roasted Turkey and Dressing, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Green Beans, Cranberries, Pumpkin Squares Thursday, Nov. 23 - CLOSED/HOLIDAY Friday, Nov. 24 - CLOSED/HOLIDAY Monday, Nov. 27 - Polish Sausage and Kraut, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Peas and Carrots, Cinnamon Applesauce Tuesday, Nov. 28 - Chicken and Noodles, Wheat Roll, Redskin Mashed Potatoes, Spinach, Pears Wednesday, Nov. 29 -Chicken and Noodles, Wheat Roll, Redskin Mashed Potatoes, Spinach, Pears Thursday, Nov. 30 - Broccoli Cheese Soup, Chicken Salad, Three...
Marriage Licenses Brice David Mullen of Carlinville, Dora Elizabeth Hammann of Carlinville Terry Gene Jensen of Staunton, Noppawan Laochaijaroenpon of Staunton Jeffrey Cecil Denney of Girard, Ellen Dawn Denney of Pawnee Regenald Rucker of Royal Lakes, Amber Lanee’ Stahlschmidt of Royal Lakes Dissolutions Megan Leigh Foss, of Bunker Hill; Jeffrey T. Foss, of Bunker Hill James P. Strang, of Carlinville; Shannon M. Strang, of Gillespie Jordan B. Marko, of Girard; Tyler S. Marko, of Girard Meghan L. Hopper, of Gillespie; Jeffrey L. Hopper, of G...
Saturday Nov. 25, 2023. The Staunton Chamber of Commerce along with the City of Staunton is proud to present the 2023 edition of the “Staunton Seasonal Spectacular.” Beginning the festivities on Saturday Nov. 25, at 5 p.m. there will be the official lighting of Duda Park. The newest attraction features many animated christmas lights, music and food will be available. Volunteers, helpers, and anyone who knows how to turn on lights are needed for the lighting of “Duda Park.” This year’s Holiday Walk is taking place on Friday, Dec. 1 from 4-8 p.m....
The Elbon Shrine Club is very grateful for the support of the local communities. Again, this year the paper drive was a success collecting just over $1,200. A Celebrity Bartender fundraiser held at Mr. T’s was also a huge success bringing in nearly $6,000 and a donation at the meeting rounded it off to just that $6,000. All the proceeds from both events go directly to Shriner’s Hospital. Our donation this year from these events alone is over $7,200. The Elbon Shrine Club continues to make lar...
The Staunton Band Boosters is partnering with Little Italy's Pizza for a fundraiser night. On Wednesday, Nov. 22 and Tuesday, Nov. 28, the Staunton Band Boosters will receive a percentage of pizza sales to benefit the entire band program grades 5-12. In order for the band program to benefit, the band needs to be mentioned when placing the order....
The Community Christmas Concert will be held on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 3 at 3 p.m. at St. Paul United Church of Christ, 225 S. Laurel Street in Staunton. This year's concert will feature the Community Choir, the St. Paul UCC Handbell Choir, the SHS Dynamics (a high school acapella group) and several guest instrumentalists. Pre-Concert music will begin at 2:45 p.m. by harpist, Aimee Showers-Linn, so plan to arrive early. This promises to be another afternoon of great holiday music and we hope you can all join us in ringing in the holiday...
Nov. 16, 2023: Laura L. Higdon; Speeding (Radar) Nov. 15, 2023: Denise E. Wisley; Speeding (Radar)...