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 faculty and staff of two Macoupin County school districts recently challenged each other to a friendly game of volleyball for charity resulting in a massive dose of goodwill, just in time for the holiday season. Bunker Hill's Community Unit School District No. 8 faculty and staff challenged their Macoupin County neighboring school district Southwestern CUSD #9 to a friendly game of red against green volleyball (Bunker Hill’s school colors are red and Southwestern’s are green) game to support local charities. Admission to the game was sim...
On Wednesday, Dec. 6, in Staunton, Madison Communications sponsored the Community Hope Center’s Christmas Toy Drive once again this year. The new and unwrapped toys for girls and boys ages 0-12 were collected from the middle of Oct. through the first week of Dec. Madison was overjoyed with the outcome of the Toy Drive and wants to thank anyone who took the time to donate. The holiday season is a perfect time to give back to the local communities. Madison Communications is a fully integrated service provider of high-speed Internet access, d...
On Nov. 29, 2023, the Staunton FFA joined 11 other schools in the Dairy Products CDE held at Carlinville High School. Members participated in various activities evaluating different types of cheese, milk defects, real vs. imitation dairy products, a dairy industry general knowledge exam, and completing a California Mastitis Test on unprocessed milk. Two freshman members, Kelsey Wempe and Codey Rhodes-Smith, found success placing second and tenth in the Greenhand division. Although Staunton FFA didn't win the event as a whole, at the Dairy...
By Kelly Costa In new business, the city council voted to cancel the council meeting on Dec. 26, 2023 due to the Christmas holiday. In the City Clerk’s Report, City Clerk Dennis Steigemeier announced that the City Clerk’s Office, as well as all public works employees, will be off on Dec. 25 and Dec. 26 for the upcoming Christmas holiday, except for one water treatment plant employee. Steigemeier also asked council members to have the mandatory Sexual Harassment Training completed by Dec. 31, 2023. In park and civic improvement, the council vot...
On Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, Macoupin County State’s Attorney, Jordan Garrison, announced that a former Staunton man has been sentenced to ten years in the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC). A jury found him guilty of a Class one felony being one count of criminal sexual assault of a relative. Dillard J. Dehart, Jr. is currently 66 years old and was found guilty at a jury trial in front of Judge Joshua A. Meyer, who handed down the sentence. Dehart was arrested on Feb. 23, 2022, and has remained in custody since that time. In Feb. of 2022...
By BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] State regulators allowed a Carlinville funeral director to operate for months despite a complaint filed by a local coroner who found a decomposing body in his funeral home and alleged the care of the remains was “unacceptable and criminal in nature.” While trying to assist a local family with retrieving cremated remains in March, Morgan County Coroner Marcy Patterson found the unrefrigerated corpse in the embalming room of Heinz Funeral Home. She contacted the Ill...
Mary Margaret (McGann/Robb) Dal Pozzo, 79, of Pittsfield, Illinois, died surrounded by her family while in hospice at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. She was born in Tampa, Florida, on Sept. 9, 1944 the daughter of George Edward and Mary Josephine McGann and they preceded Mary in death. Mary Margaret was married twice. Firstly to the Late Jon Ross Robb on June 5, 1965 and he preceded her in death. She then married her husband, Mark Dal Pozzo, whom Mary Margaret is survived by. Mary Margaret was raised in P...
Lisa L. Callahan, 60, of Worden, Ill., died at Bria of Wood River in Wood River, Ill. on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. Lisa was born Oct. 21, 1963, in Litchfield to the late LeRoy Vegher and Donna (HonerKamp) Vegher who preceded her in death. Lisa was a Manager at Jack-In-The-Box in Glen Carbon, Ill., for several years. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Troy, Ill. Lisa’s family lovingly referred to her as a “Hillbilly.” She is survived by her daughter, Brittany Rizzi of Highland; siblings Dean Vegher of Worden and Lee Ann Wiley o...
Lawrence Robert “Larry” Wohlert, 81, formerly of Worden, Ill. passed away on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023 in West Palm Beach, Fla. He was born on Oct. 4, 1942 the son of Ralph (Ben) and Florence (Heinemeier) Wohlert and they preceded him in death. Larry married his wife, Susan (Caswell) Wohlert where they lived in states Mass. and N.H., and he is survived by his wife. Larry grew up in Worden and after graduation he joined the Navy. He worked for Webster Thomas and later, Ocean Spray, in Mass. After retirement, he moved to Santana, Fla. where he cou...
Andrew V. “Andy” Elliott, 62, of Jerseyville, Ill., died at Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville, Ill. on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. Andy was born on April 19, 1961, in Alton the son of the late Morris and Doris (Richey) Elliott. He is survived by his girlfriend, Kathy McIver and Andy’s parents preceded him in death. Andy was a heavy equipment operator and had traveled to several states throughout his career. He is survived by his sister, Diana (Randy) Martin of Springfield; brothers, David (Debra) Elliot of Medora, Mark Elliot of Jerse...
Thomas W. Ortciger, 82, of Springfield, Ill. passed away after a long and courageous battle with congestive heart failure, on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023. Tom was born on Feb. 14, 1941 in Chicago the son of Edward and Mildred (Jirkovsky) Ortciger and both preceded him in death. Tom married his loving wife of 30 years, his rock, best-friend, and bipartisan partner Nancy (Cruthis) Ortciger, who survives him. He graduated from J. Sterling Morton High School in Cicero, Ill., attended Northwestern University and graduated in 1964 from Shimer College....
Michael R. Vallow, of Georgetown, Texas., died on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023 due to a head injury incurred from a fatal fall within the state of Minn. Michael was born the son of the Late Robert L. Vallow and the Late Doris A. Vallow. His parents preceded him in death and they are buried at Jefferson Barracks Cemetery, in St. Louis, Mo. Michael graduated from Staunton High School with the class of 1967, and he entered the military in June of the same year and served 24 years with the U.S. Air Force. During this time period, Michael served in the...
Willard D. “Will” Davis, 73, of Staunton, Ill., died at his residence in Staunton surrounded by his loving family on Dec. 3, 2023. Will was born March 4, 1950, in Berryville, Ark. the son of the late James and Sarah (Miller) Davis of Berryville, Ark. During his teenage years, Will played football for Berryville High School and with his love of music and musical talents he played in a rock band from 1966 to 1972. He also worked as a drum instructor at a local music store. He met his wife, Pam (Seaton) Davis of Staunton, back in 1970 while in...
Jessie May (Gustafson) Johnson, 83, of Worden, Ill., peacefully passed away at Alhambra Rehab and Healthcare in Alhambra, Ill. on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. She was born July 2, 1940 in Chicago the daughter of the late Arthur Leslie and Mary Matilda (Longwood) Gustafson who both preceded her in death. She married Clayton Palmer Johnson on Aug. 29, 1959 at St. Stephen’s Church in Chicago. The two shared a loving marriage for 64 years and her husband preceded her in death. Jessie was a patient and gentle soul who preferred spending time with c...
Leanne Lucille Boblitt, 51, of Gillespie, Ill., died at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield, Ill., on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023. Leanne was born Sept. 3, 1972, in Staunton the daughter of John Thomas Hankins and her mother, Frances Ransier Hankins, from Fresno, Calif. She was preceded in death by her father and she is survived by her mother. Leanne was, and enjoyed being, a homemaker. She is survived by her siblings, John Carter (Christina) Hankins of Staunton, Patricia (John) Cox of Fresno, Calif., Lloyd (Laurie) Gilbreath of Flo., Angela...
Wilma Brunnworth, 92, of Worden, Ill., died and went to her heavenly home on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Ill., with her family by her side. She was born April 24, 1931 in Omphghent Township, Ill. daughter to the late Arthur and Emelia (Gusewelle) Dustmann and both preceded her in death. On April 25, 1953, Ruth married Alvin Brunnworth at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Prairietown, Ill. who preceded her in death on Dec. 2 in 1978. She graduated from Worden High School, lived in Worden, and worked at Behme’s Mar...
Ruth Marie Buske, 87, of Staunton, died at the Staunton Health and Rehab Center in Staunton on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. Ruth was born Jan. 14, 1936 in Litchfield the daughter of the late Edwards Walz and Cordelia (Siegal) Walz and both preceded Ruth in death. Ruth married Richard Lee Buske on Oct. 26, 1956 and he passed away on Sept. 14, 1998. She was a homemaker and a member of the Zion Lutheran Church of Staunton. Ruth was also an avid golfer and enjoyed playing Bunco with her friends. She is survived by her daughters, Susan J. Hines of Litchf...
Gregory Scott Yarnik, 66, of Palatine, Ill. and formerly of Staunton, Ill., died on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2023 in Arlington Heights. Gregory was born Sept. 20, 1957 in Staunton the eldest son of the Late Arthur H. and Norma J. (nee Pervinsek) Yarnik and both preceded him in death. Greg married Heidi Hanson at St. John’s Lutheran Church of Lincolnwood, Ill. on July 29, 1994. The day Gregory passed away, the afternoon sky hosted a beautiful sunset and Heidi Hanson, who survives him, named it “The Greg Yarnik Memorial Sunset.” and she asks that for eve...
Melvin R. “Mel” Weisbrod, 81, of Lindbergh, died on Dec. 7, 2023 while recuperating from surgery. He was born Dec. 7, 1942 the son of Russell and Pauline Weisbrod and both preceded him in death. He attended Lutheran schools, then graduated from Lindbergh High School, and went on to graduate from the University of Missouri with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, and finished with a Master’s Degree in Education. He would often be found involved in a competitive racquetball or handball game. After graduation, he started teaching social studies...
Helen Kern, 104, of Livingston, Ill., died at the Greenville Nursing and Rehab Center in Greenville, Ill., on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023. She was born May 19, 1919 in Livingston the daughter of the Late Joseph and Barbara (Skertich) Kostadin. She was married to Roy F. Kern for 46 years and he preceded her in death on March, 14, 1991. Her parents also preceded her in death. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Livingston and the Altar and Rosary Society of the church. She was also a member of the Croatian Lodge of Benld, Ill. She is p...
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Masses: Sunday, Christmas Eve obligation Mass schedule will remain the same; At 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve, St. Michael's in Staunton; and at 9 p.m. at St. Michael's in Staunton. It is advised to please be in church by 8:30 p.m. for the special musical presentation. Christmas Midnight Mass at St. John Paul II, Mt. Olive; Christmas Day at 9 a.m. Sacred Heart, Livingston; and Christmas Day at 10:30 a.m. within the St. John Paul II, Mt. Olive...
Staunton FFA is going to Ireland in Summer 2025 and your student is invited. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for your child to join the staunton Agriculture program as we learn about the Irish culture and various forms of agriculture that they have to offer. Come hear all the details, including the itinerary, activities, academic opportunities and the cost of our trip at our upcoming informational meeting on Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will also mark the official opening of enrollment. There are limited spots on this tour, so...
By: Jill Pertler We all experience tough times. And you know what? It’s okay. Not the tough times, but the way we deal with them. However we deal with them. It’s okay. However it looks; however it is. Our response, our fortitude (or lack thereof). Our strengths. Our weaknesses. The good days. The bad. Finding happiness. Accepting sorrow. Sometimes (oftentimes) living a life you never would have or could have or wanted to imagine. It’s okay. It has to be. Sometimes we don’t have a choice. In my darkest days, I found myself trying to self-co...
Issue of Dec. 9, 1998 Fourteen Staunton High School students were named Illinois State Scholars: Beth Moore, Megan Sievers, Mike Tranter, Richard Brown, Jennifer Steinmeyer, Danielle Atwood, Julia Kays, Tom Stewart, Kris Pineda, Christin Cavoretto, Mickey Schutzenhofer, Kristi Brown, Brett Herbeck and Stacey Fletcher. Col. Walter and Elaine (Libbra) Beinke celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 12. Ruth L. Coatney (60) of Carlinville died Dec. 6 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. Evelyn Ann Ozanic (80) of Mt. Olive died Dec....