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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Delmer Leon Jarman, 87, of Jacksonville, Ill., died Dec. 23, 2021. He was born July 21, 1934, in Sorento, to John and Lucille (Caulk) Jarman. He married Carol Bekemeyer on Feb. 12,1955, and she survives. He attended school in Sorento and graduated from Staunton High School, then continued his education at Eastern Illinois University. Del spent most of his career in the insurance business, first with Allstate Insurance and later with his own agency, Del Jarman Insurance. He also was in the real estate business with Redbird Realty. Del was an...
There will be a memorial service for Bill Knop on Saturday, Jan. 8, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Staunton. Visitation will be 9 - 11 a.m. The memorial service will start at 11 a.m. A lunch will be served after the service at Concordia Hall....
Pauline Jerome, 87, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at her residence on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021. She was born June 26, 1934, in DeSoto County, Miss., to Jesse Joe and Effie A. (Vinson) Sparks. She had worked for Duracraft and South Lawn. Pauline had a deep faith and enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her daughters, Brenda Jerome of Springfield, La Donna (Jack) Brown of Bunker Hill; grandsons, John Keckler, Jr., Justin (Jacqueline) Brown, Gage (Stephanie) Brown;...
Donald Lee Ivey, 57, of Mt. Olive, Ill., died on Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, peacefully at his home. He was born on July 19, 1964, in Geneva, Mo., the son of Caroline (Pass) Ivey and the late Doyle L. Ivey, Sr. Donald married Barbara Boston on April 18, 1986, and she survives. Donald enlisted in the United States Army and served overseas in Germany from 1982 until 1984. After his time in the service, Donald worked in the automotive repair business for several years as a mechanic. He loved Harley...
The Macoupin County Veterans Assistance Commission will be in Benld on Tuesday, Jan. 4, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Assistant Superintendent Bobby Scott will be at the Cahokia Township Office. He will be able to help qualified veterans and their families with claim work and assistance such as shelter, food, utilities, etc. The Veterans Assistance Commission is an agency that is operated by and for veterans. The Commission provides aid to those military veterans and their families that reside in Macoupin County and that may qualify for need and...
The Staunton Education Foundation would like to thank the following for their donations: Alan Stiegemeier of Quincy in memory of Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Stiegemeier Dolores & Bob Martintoni of Livingston Judy & Joe Wotchko of Collinsville Shirley & Harold Hunsinger of Maryville Mary & William Birdsell of Wood River Diana Tessereau of Chesterfield, Mo Coyla Struthers of Gardnerville, Nev. Shirley Bohm of Loganville, Ga. Darlene Wenner of Collinsville Christine Foshage of St. Charles, Mo. Pam & Frank Stanko of Sherman Leo & Karen Nardin of Palmer,...
By the twinkling of an eye the old year passes into the heart of darkness. With a mid-night cry the New Year awakens, ready to trespass upon the eternal hills of time, turning forever with its day and seasons, yet to be. In the fading silences, heard only by angels, dreams of what might have been are bedded down into the stillness of what was. I hear the soft wind chimes on my front porch singing the melody of morning music yet to be sung, and I embrace the hope, emerging from fresh beginnings, as I greet the breaking dawn with an ageless...
* To save a pot of burning soup, remove from the burner and DO NOT stir. Pour the unburned contents into a new pot, while trying not to disturb the burned-on bottom of the pot. * Experts say that those who keep track of their nutrition and exercise are more likely to keep it up. This can be as simple as a pencil and notebook paired with a calorie guidebook, or one of the many great apps for your smartphone. In any case, set yourself up for success this year. * After-Christmas sales are a great time to buy not only gift wrap (look for solid...
Illinois was one of the states affected by the Dec. 10 severe weather, with multiple tornadoes and resulting fatalities. Tornadoes are not as common in winter as they are in the spring, but December is the fourth deadliest month in Illinois for the severe weather events, said Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford at the Illinois State Water Survey. Severe thunderstorms developed in the late afternoon, evening, and night of Dec. 10, resulting in strong tornadoes in Illinois, Arkansas, Missouri, Tennessee, and Kentucky. The National Oceanic...
–Capitol News Illinois New estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau suggest Illinois is continuing to lose population. The latest estimates, released Tuesday, pegged the state’s population at 12,671,469 as of July 1, 2021, down by 113,776, or 0.9 percent, from the official 2020 census. Several factors contributed to the change, but the single largest was domestic outmigration. According to the data, 122,460 people moved from Illinois to other states during the period from April 1, 2020, to July 1, 2021, while only 5,766 people moved into the state...
Concordia Tuesday Night Men JM Power Washing Svcs 62 R & B's 47 GPaMoose and the Boys 44 Luketich Arms 43 Josh Taylor, 222; Greg Stein, 221 & 592; GpaMoose and The Boys, 912 & 2657; Moose Scheuman, 212 & 567; Tony DalPozzo, 204 & 566; Wednesday Night League R & Z Boat Lifts & Docks 68 1st Place 50 Deplorables 55 Hump Day Ladies 34 Dillon Bertels, 211 & 583. R & Z Boat Lifts & Docks, 913 & 2684; Mose Scheumann, 531; Jim Hemp 202 & 513 Friday Nite Ladies Staunton VFW 41 Jet Clean Exterior Cleaning 37 Dirty Tramps 36 ALP Cleaning...
Jan. 4 - No School Teachers Institute Jan. 5 - Classes Resume Jan. 17 - No School, Martin Luther King Day Boys Basketball Jan. 4 - home vs North Mac Jan. 7 - home vs Litchfield Jan. 11 - at Civic Memorial Jan. 12 - home vs Bunker Hill Jan. 17-21 - Macoupin County Tournament at Gillespie Girls Basketball Jan. 3 - home vs Father McGivney Jan. 6 - at Hillsboro Jan. 11 - home vs Carrollton Jan. 13 - at Piasa SW Jan 15 - at Nokomis Jan 17-21 - Macoupin County Tournament at Gillespie...
On Tuesday, Dec. 21, the SHS basketball team finally had their home opener by hosting a game vs. Carrollton. The Bulldogs fought hard but took the loss 57 - 41. Carrollton ..13 - 14 - 18 - 12 = 57 Staunton ...10 - 8 - 11 - 12 = 41 This week, the Bulldogs are competing in the Carlinville Holiday Tournament. Today (Wed.), Dec. 29, they are scheduled to play Gillespie at 3 p.m. The final (position) round of the Round Robin tournament will be played tomorrow (Thursday), Dec. 30, with the...
The Staunton Beautification Committee would like to announce the winners for the 2021 Christmas Yard of the Month. One home per ward was chosen and we celebrate with them as they share their Christmas decorations with the community. The Beautification Committee is made up of volunteers that drive the streets and search for great properties. Committee members are not full-time city employees or elected officials...