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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In today's world virtually any holiday travel is going to be a cause for increased stress and anxiety. Whether driving for a holiday visit with relatives or taking a holiday plane trip, it's almost guaranteed that you'll experience some stress-producing, travel-related issues. Regardless, holiday travel is popular. It's estimated that this year's holiday period will see more than 94 million Americans climbing in their cars for a holiday road trip. If air travel is what you're looking forward to, you'll be joining an estimated 6 million fellow...
Norma O. Moore, 92, of Staunton, Ill., died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, at Heritage Health in Staunton. Born July 2, 1929, in Worden, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Hazel (Chapman) Heinemeier. She married George E. Moore Sr. on July 13, 1946, and he preceded her in death on Sept. 6, 1999. She worked as a self-employed beautician for many years. Norma loved shopping, playing cards, and going to casinos. She is survived by two daughters-in-law, Cheryl Moore of Staunton and Carla Moore of...
Charles M. King, Jr., 55, of Gillespie, Ill., died at his residence on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. He was born Oct. 30, 1966, in Potosi, Mo., to Charles, Sr., and Mildred (Woods) King. He married Deborah L. Northcutt on May 6, 1999, in Potosi. She survives. He was a factory worker for Production Castings in Fenton, Mo. Charles was an avid Sci-Fi movie watcher. He was a loving paw paw, husband and father. He is survived by his wife, Deborah King of Gillespie; daughter, Jessica Northcutt of Gillespie; grandchild, Vivienne Northcutt; brother, Troy...
Robert L. "Bob" Bishop, 81, of Glen Carbon, Ill., died in Sebring, Fla., on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. He was born March 4, 1940, in Gillespie to Robert and Diana (Severn) Bishop. He married Morene Linton on Nov. 14, 1959, in Gillespie. She preceded him in death on March 22, 2009. He was retired after having worked in management telecommunications for AT&T. Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Maryville. He was an avid bowler. He is survived by his children, Derek (Malinda) Bishop of Yorkville, Darrin...
Raymond R. Torry, 88, of Washington, Ill., died at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at Snyder Village in Metamora. He was born Sept. 5, 1933, in Williamson, Ill., to John and Lena (Semanek) Torry, who preceded him in death. He married Esther M. Graiff on April 12, 1958, in Livingston. In addition to his wife of 63 years, also surviving are three sons, Donald (Lisa) Torry of Chatham, Ronald (Andrea) Torry of Urbandale, Iowa, and Michael Torry (Greta) of Normal; 12 grandchildren, Kyle (Hannah) Torry,...
Edward Leonard Soapes, 92, died on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at Stillwater Senior Living in Edwardsville, Ill. Ed was born in Staunton, a home birth, on May 24, 1929, the son of the late Ralph “Cotton” and Bertha (Scheller) Soapes. He married Barbara (Taylor) Soapes on May 7, 1951, in Pocahontas, Ark., and she survives. Earlier this year they celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. He was an only child, very curious, experimenting with things like jumping off the roof with an umbrella and tak...
Rosemary Arlene Woods, 88, of Carlinville, Ill., died at Heritage Health of Gillespie on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. She was born Jan. 7, 1933, in Bunker Hill, to Lawrence and Elizabeth (Bond) Noel. She married Robert Woods, and he preceded her in death in May 2003. She was retired after having been a waitress for Dick and Judy's Restaurant. Rosemary was a former member of the Carlinville Country Club. She is survived by her daughter, Vicki (Rick) Elliott of Bunker Hill; step-daughters, Connie (Dennis) Schwartz of Carlinville, Michelle (Michael)...
Judy Lane, 82, of Staunton, Ill., died at her residence on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021. She was born Jan. 31, 1939, in Buffalo, N.Y., the daughter of the late Albert and Helen Smith. She married Virgil Lane on May 8, 1965, in Pasadena, Calif., and he survives. She was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Staunton. Survivors include her husband, Virgil Lane of Staunton; one daughter, Shannon Haas of Staunton; one son, Tommy Lane of Brighton; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews....
Sharon Kay (Leetham) Hainaut, 69, of rural New Douglas, Ill., wife of Edward Hainaut, died at her residence on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021. A memorial visitation and memorial service are being planned for a later date. Her full obituary with a service date and time will also be published at a later date. Condolences may be left online at www.lesickofuneralhome.com....
James H. "Buggs" Broderick, 58, of Benld, Ill., died at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, on Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. He was born Oct. 10, 1963, in Litchfield to Charles and Colene (Kaskutas) Broderick. He worked for American Steel. James was founder of ATV club, Fuddy Muckers. He was a self- taught hobby mechanic, hard worker, billiard player, comedian, loving father and Paw-Paw. He is survived by his father, Charles L. Broderick of Benld; daughter, Amanda "Mae" Broderick of Gillespie; son, Keith (Marcela) Brooks of St. Louis, Mo.;...
Kenneth L. Banjura, 89, of Staunton, Ill., died at his residence on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021. He was born Jan. 27, 1932, in Staunton, a son of the late Michael and Anna (Chismarik) Banjura. He married Carol Ann Pointer in November of 1972, and she preceded him in death on Oct. 7, 1989. Kenny worked at S&L Motor Parts in Staunton for many years. Survivors include one sister, Rosemary Cress of New Hampshire; sister-in-law, Gloria Banjura of Munster, Ind., and several nieces and nephews. Besides his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his...
Richard LaFuria, 75, of Plainfield, died on Oct. 27, 2021. He was born on Sept. 25, 1946, in Litchfield, the son of the late Louis and Leona (Bostic) LaFuria. Richard was a Master Sergeant for the United States Air Force, entering the service in June 1964 and retiring in June 1984 after 20 years. He was a member of the Plainfield Masonic Lodge #653. Survivors include his wife, Ynema LaFuria of Plainfield; children, Scott LaFuria (Julianne) of Mt. Olive, Christopher LaFuria of Donaldson, Tammy...
The village of Eagarville is once again hosting its annual Mrs. Claus Sweets & Treats Shoppe. Join them on Saturday, Dec. 11, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for their holiday treat shop. Stop by the Village Hall in Eagarville and pick up delicious homemade baked treats and candies just in time for Christmas. The Eagarville elves will be serving hot chocolate while you pick up some festive treats, mouthwatering gifts, and confectionery goodness....
Once upon a time, the last thing I would have thought in driving along Route 4 was a Bethlehem moment. However, there it was, pure and undefiled, as the story of God cried out from the little Holy Family huddled together in a makeshift stable very near the wayside of life. Here, where nothing about the scene should have brought inspiration, I found something for my mind and heart that brought glories to my soul. Surely, I thought, is this not God with us in the stark realities of a cold world. Surely, one could just leave it all on a dull level...
With the popularity and success of last year’s Merry MACidays expanded holiday market at The Macoupin Art Collective, the event is coming back and will be bigger than ever before. More local artists, a silent auction, and added shopping days create what has become one of the MAC’s largest fundraisers of the year. Featuring over 30 vendors, guests will be able to shop stained glass, pottery, wood, jewelry, paper art, fabric and yarn creations, photography, chocolate, and more. Visit www.macart.org to learn more and make an appointment for you...
Staunton Junior High School hosted its annual basketball tournament last week. The 7th grade Terriers emerged as champions of their round robin portion of the event, while the 8th grade team took home 3rd place in their bracketed tourney. The 7th graders began play on Tuesday night with a 35-9 victory over Bunker Hill. The game featured balanced scoring with Luke Moore (9 pts.), Owen Looney (8 pts.), Isiah Laux (6 pts.), Owen Rizzi (4 pts.), Peyton Luketich (4 pts.), Lucas Dillon (2 pts.), and...
Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 50,300 deer during the first weekend of the Illinois firearm deer season between Nov. 19-21. Comparatively, hunters took 47,147 deer during the first firearm weekend in 2020. The Macoupin County total was 1,038 compared to 987 in 2020. Madison County had a total of 470 this year compared to 379 in 2020. Montgomery County's total was 579 compared to 520 in 2020. Illinois’ seven-day firearm deer season concluded Dec. 2-5. Other deer hunting opportunities in the weeks ahead include: • Muz...
Dec.12 - Winter Band Concert, 7 p.m. in Main Gym Dec. 14 - K-4 Holiday Music Program in Main Gym, 5 p.m. Boys Basketball Dec. 10 - home vs Carlinville Dec. 14 - at Jersey Comm. HS Dec. 17 - at Greenville Dec 18 - at Lebanon, 1 p.m. Girls Basketball Dec. 9 - at Carlinville Dec. 13- home vs Pana Dec. 15- home vs South Fork Dec.16 - home vs Auburn...
Concordia Tuesday Night Men JM Power Washing Svcs 48 R & B's 43 Luketich Arms 33 GPaMoose and the Boys 30 Tim Copeland, 218 & 578; GpaMoose & the Boys, 877 & 2564 Wednesday Night League R & Z Boat Lifts & Docks 52 1st Place 40 Deplorables 32 Hump Day Ladies 30 Jerry Scheumann, 233 & 565; R & Z Boat Lifts & Docks, 940 & 2607; Brett Dustmann, 187 & 503 Friday Nite Ladies Jet Clean Exterior Cleaning 33 Staunton VFW 29 Dirty Tramps 29 ALP Cleaning 21 K. Bodi, 202 & 484; ALP Cleaning, 570 & 1531...
Exciting last minute win over Roxana The Staunton High School Basketball Bulldogs won their conference game over Roxana on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Staunton 7 - 9 - 9 - 21 = 46 Roxana 12 - 13 - 8 - 11 = 44 Player stats for the game are not available. However with the Bulldogs trailing 43- 44, Sam Best sank a 3-pointer in the closing seconds to give Staunton the 46 - 44 win. The Bulldogs are scheduled to play Carlinville at home this Friday, Dec. 10 and then travel to Jersey Community High School in...