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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–Capitol News Illinois A legislative committee on Thursday, Dec. 15, heard more witnesses call for a ban on highpower, semi-automatic rifles and large-capacity magazines, but some experts said that alone won’t solve the problem of violent crime in Illinois. During its second hearing on a proposed assault weapon ban, an Illinois House committee, meeting in Chicago, heard from several officials who said public investment in marginalized communities and community-based programs that aim to stop cycles of violence also are needed. “Un...
Kent Thomas Tallman, 71, of New Douglas, Ill., died at his residence on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022. He was born Nov. 23, 1951, in Carlinville, to Thomas C. Tallman and Joyce L. Lancaster Tallman. He married Joeen L. Gaudio on Jan. 8, 1972, in Benld, and she survives. He was a pipe fitter, a horticulturist at Forrest Keeling Nursery, and owner of Silver Creek Vineyards and Nursery. Kent was a member of the IGGVA (Illinois Grape Growers & Vintners Association). He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, carpentry, bicycling and working in the... Full story
Carol Ann (Hoog) DeClerqc, died on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, at Alhambra Care Center in Alhambra, Ill. She was born on Nov. 30, 1956, to Vincent "Jock" Hoog and Glenda Dworschak in Litchfield. Carol married Emiel DeClercq on Nov. 20, 1976, and he preceded her in death. She was a 1975 graduate of Staunton High School. She dedicated her career to being a nurse's aide at multiple nursing homes beginning at Barry Care Center in Staunton as a teenager. Upon her marriage she worked in Kewanee and even... Full story
Mark Kevin Spudic, 66, of Mt. Olive, Ill., died at Community Hospital of Staunton on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022. Mark was born on Feb. 22, 1956, in Staunton, to William Thomas Spudic and Imogene May (Beyer) Spudic. He married Mary Frances Andrews on Jan. 6, 1979, at the Ascension Church, now St. John Paul II in Mt. Olive, and she survives. He attended Mt. Olive High School and graduated in 1974. He was employed by Georgia Pacific Corporation in Mt. Olive as a machine operator helper for 43 years. In his spare time, Mark enjoyed going to flea... Full story
Patrick J. Whitehead, 58, of Litchfield, Ill., died Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, at his residence. He was born Aug. 13, 1964, in East St. Louis, the son of the late William and Ann (Gibson) Whitehead. He married Angel Harrison on Aug. 7, 1993, in Collinsville, and she survives. He was employed as a machine operator at Kraft Foods in Granite City for many years. Patrick loved to play his guitar. He also enjoyed wood-working and refinishing, and making his family laugh. He is survived by his wife, Angel Whitehead of Litchfield; five children, Cindy... Full story
Linda Lou Wiersma, 76, of Springfield, Ill., formerly of Gillespie, died Dec. 15, 2022, at her residence. She was born on June 26, 1946, in Litchfield, the daughter of the late Martin and Gweneth (Jones) Molinar. She married John Clifford Wiersma on March 22, 1974, in Fort Smith, Ark., and he preceded her in death. She was a graduate of Gillespie High School and received a bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. She made her career as an educator beginning in the public school system then working until her r... Full story
Elizabeth Koval, nee Stellhorn, 48, of Ballwin, Mo., died Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. She was born Jan. 23, 1974, in Logan, Utah. Elizabeth grew up in Freeburg, started her own loving family in Ballwin, Mo., but her soul was always by the ocean. Elizabeth treasured her family, friends, patients and especially her pets. Elizabeth was a generous soul who gave with every ounce of her heart. aShe brightened any room she entered and was a stranger to no one.... Full story
Le Roy T. Fahnestock, 82, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at St. Anthony's Hospital in Alton on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. He was born Feb. 20, 1940, in Ste. Genevieve, Mo., to Clifford Fahnestock and Maxine Pruitt Fahnestock. He married Janet Hahn on Feb. 24, 1961, in St. Louis County, Mo., and she survives. He was a banker. He was also a minister in Kimmswick, Mo., and pastor for Woodburn Bible Church for 30 years. He was a Mizzou football fan, St. Louis Cardinal fan and softball coach. He enjoyed... Full story
Marian E. Slazinik, 91, of Staunton, Ill., died on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, at her residence. She was born March 25, 1931, in St. Louis, Mo., the daughter of the late Werner G. and Mary (Albertini) Zinn. She married Norman Slazinik on Sept. 5, 1950, in St. Louis, and he preceded her in death on Feb. 6, 2007. Marian was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church of Staunton and a member of Staunton Country Club for many years. She is survived by two sons, Norman J. (Monica)... Full story
Patrick Joseph Magill, 56, of Staunton, Ill., formerly of Warrenton, Mo., died on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. He was born on Aug. 17, 1966, in St. Louis, the son of Harry W. Jr. and Annette (Munster) Magill. Pat attended the Southview Special School District in St. Louis County, Mo., and graduated in 1987. Pat had a bright and curious love for life. Besides spending time with family, Pat was a proud uncle, loving brother, and brother-in-law. Pat enjoyed... Full story
Congratulations to Kathy Mrazek on her retirement. Kathy has worked in Coding at Community Hospital of Staunton for 32 years and will be missed. Mrazek (left) is pictured receiving a gift of appreciation from Sue Campbell, CEO....
Net Community Church located at 1255 S. Hackman Street in Staunton will be having two candlelight services on Christmas Eve. Times are 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. They will not be having services on Sunday, Christmas Day. They will have one worship service on New Year's Day at 9 a.m., then will resume their regular schedule of Sunday worship at 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. starting on Jan. 8....
First United Methodist Church in Staunton will be holding a worship service on Christmas Eve. They will have a candlelight service with Communion at 7 p.m. on the evening of Saturday, Dec. 24. They are also having regular services on Christmas morning at 9:30 in Staunton and 8:15 at Dorchester UMC....
The Staunton Star-Times office will be closed on Monday, Dec. 26, in observance of the Christmas holiday. All news items and advertising should be in our office by 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, to be included in our Dec. 28 paper. Email anything of importance over the holiday, and we'll try to get it in. Our office will also be closed on Monday, Jan. 2, to observe the New Year's holiday. We will need news and advertising by 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, for our Jan. 4 paper. Email will be checked then, as well. Your cooperation will allow our staff to...
Marriage licenses Michael David Martintoni, Staunton; Allison Breann Odle, Staunton Chad Michael Waler, Gillespie; Amber Lynn Garrison, Gillespie Divorce Candice Butler, Virden; Toby J. Butler, Virden Court • Courtney R. Wilson, 35, of Carlinville, faces a felony charge of aggravated battery of a peace officer after allegedly kicking said officer in the chest on Tuesday, Dec. 6. • Terry J. Sloan, 33, of Girard, faces a felony charge of burglary after allegedly entering a building on West Center Street in Girard on Friday, Nov. 25. • Denni...
Dec. 12, 2022: Donald L. Lloyd; Violation of Orders of Protection Dec. 12, 2022: Daniel J. Tucker; Unlawful Display on a Vehicle Reg. Plate, Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle, Disobeyed Stop Sign Dec. 16, 2022: Juvenile; Squealing or screeching of tires...
Staunton High School junior varsity Scholastic Bowl team members Tyler Melchert (left) and Brady Seelbach earned all-conference honors during the recent SCSL Tournament....
Joshua L. Latham, 28, of Worden, has been charged with armed violence, a Class X felony; possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance and possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, both Class 1 felonies; and possession of weapons by a felon, a Class 2 felony. The case was presented by the Illinois State Police and he was charged in Madison County court on Tuesday, Dec. 13. On Friday, Nov. 25, Latham allegedly was armed with a 22-caliber Ruger Wrangler revolver while in possession of more than one gram of cocaine and 5-15...
State Senator Doris Turner recently accepted the Jim Guilinger Legislative Award from the Illinois Leadership Council for Agricultural Education in Springfield for her efforts in prioritizing ag as a state legislator. “Agriculture plays an important role in our local economy and is the reason we have food on our table,” said Turner (D-Springfield). “Educating students about the agricultural industry encourages them to be a part of one of Illinois’ most vital productions.” The Jim Guilinger Legislative Award is presented to legislato...
The 2023 meeting dates for the Livingston Village Board have been set. They meet the second Thursday of each month as follows: Jan. 12, Feb. 9, March 9, April 13, May 11, June 8, July 13, Aug. 10, Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9, and Dec. 14....
Joe Baum of the Staunton Knights of Columbus Council #2197 presented a check for $1,760 to Alison Storm, special education director. The donation was from the annual Tootsie Roll Drive to support the South Macoupin Co-op for Special Education. The Knights of Columbus would like to thank everyone who supported the drive this year....
Staunton's new full-time police officer, Robert Jackowski (right), is administered the oath of office by City Clerk Dennis Stiegemeier during last week's city council meeting....
Thursday, April 10, 1975 -- STAUNTON HARDWARE CHANGES HANDS --Mr. and Mrs. Pio Frank have sold their hardware business to Mr. and Mrs. John Rodney of Florissant. Mo. The Franks have been in the hardware business for the past 29 years having purchased their business from the Late Mr. Ray Howald in 1946. The store at that time was located where the present Mode-O-Day store is now located. In 1955 they erected the building which they presently occupy. Plans call for expansion of the sales area and work will begin In the near future to provide the...
Issue of Dec. 18, 1997 Charges were filed against a rural Staunton youth in the theft of jackets valued in excess of $300 taken from Dietikers in a grab and run theft on Dec. 15. Warning signals were installed at the DeCamp railroad crossing on Route 4. Flashing lights, gates and a bell were installed at a cost of $90,600. A son was born to Brian and Lisa Vazzi Sciranko on Dec. 9 at Anderson Hospital. A daughter was born to Jeff and Carol Schmidt of Staunton on Dec. 4. Jim and Mildred (Ruehrup) Tsupros of Staunton will celebrate their 50th...
By Bryan Golden Among other things, the holidays are a time of giving and receiving gifts. The question most often asked of people is, "what did you get?" Much less frequently asked is, "what did you give?" Invariably, the inquiries concern material gifts. Purchasing a gift can certainly be thoughtful and a wonderful gesture, especially when it's backed up by your actions. However, the most valuable presents are those that aren't sold in stores. When you give your love, your time, help someone...