From Our Files

Issue of Jan. 13, 1999

Three representatives of the Illinois Main Street Program visited Staunton to follow up Staunton’s application to become a part of the Illinois Main Street Program. The representatives were impressed with Staunton’s business district.

Citizen’s Central Bancorp, Inc. announced that Citizens National Bank of Macomb would purchase the Mercantile Bank branch in Staunton.

A son was born to Bart and Jerilyn (Poole) Hassard of Staunton on Dec. 16 at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton.

Marvin R. Klotz (58) of Edwardsville died Jan. 4 at his residence.

Clifford R. Purslow formerly of Staunton died Jan. 6 at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio.

Earl A. Bradley (79) of Pittsburgh, Pa., died Jan. 8 at his home.

Luella T. Johnson (81) of Bunker Hill died Jan. 5 at Alton Memorial Hospital.

Issue of Jan. 14, 2009

Council members heard considerations for use of the Citizen’s building.

Beth Atwood of Livingston won $4,000 payable toward her mortgage in a St. Louis Blues promotion called the Fan Bailout Plan.

A daughter was born to Buddy and Danelle (Schneider) Bartels.

Obituaries: Martin Przymuzala (85), Staunton, died Jan. 6; John Mark Ellis (57), formerly of Mt. Olive, died Jan. 2; Raymond E. Allen (79), Staunton, died Jan. 6; Leonard J. Johnson (72), Livingston, formerly of Staunton, died Jan. 6; Loyt Josephine Earnhart (89), Highland, died Jan. 8; Anna Marie Elberg (82), Gillespie, formerly of Bunker Hill, died Jan. 7; Elvis Hughes Powell (91), Mt. Olive, died Jan. 10; Roberta Jean Carty (77), Gillespie, died Jan. 8; Florence L. Weber (90), Gillespie, died Jan. 12; Olga Kolesar (84), Gillespie, died Jan. 9; Doris Frank (89), Staunton, died Jan. 11.