From Our Files

Issue of Aug. 21, 1997

The new Casey’s General Store on Bunker Hill Road opened its doors for business last Thursday.

Elmer and Dolores (Schuette) France will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 28.

Ella H. Steinmeyer (99) of Staunton died Aug. 15 at Community Memorial Hospital.

Marie Oehler (83) of Godfrey, formerly of Staunton, died Aug. 15 at Alton Memorial Hospital.

Joseph M. Spotti (81) died July 25 in St. Louis.

Mary Ann Wentler (81) of Livingston died Aug. 12 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis.

Bernice Haddow Dhesse (86) of St. Louis died Aug. 16 at Altenheim Retirement Home in St. Louis.

Emma Bertha Griffith (95) of rural Sorento died Aug. 16 at Heritage Manor in Litchfield.

Allen George Calvin (67) of O’Fallon, Mo., died Aug. 17 at Clay West House in St. Charles, Mo.

Issue of Aug. 22, 2007

The Staunton School Board made a tentative decision on where a new all-weather track will be placed when funds are secured for it.

A daughter was born to Joe Fernandez Jr. and Melissa Bellovich on July 9.

A daughter was born to Brad and Stacy Skertich on May 24.

A son was born to James and Amanda Kimla on Aug. 11.

Twin sons were born to Jason and Heather Bowles of Normal.

Obituaries: Harold F. Grove (74), Bunker Hill, died Aug. 15; Florence “Emma” Garziglia (91), Paonia, Colo., formerly of Staunton, died Aug. 14; Clyde Everett Swarringin III (30), Staunton, died Aug. 12; Betty Jean Daniel (75), Worden, died Aug. 15; Emra Edwards III (47), Gillespie, died Aug. 13; Naomi F. Holman (81), Bethalto, died Aug. 19.