From Our Files

Issue of May 5, 1999

The Jr. High scholastic bowl team completed its season by winning the regional competition and advancing to the sectional level.

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Dan Russell of Staunton on April 20.

Donald A. Burris, Sr. (63) of Staunton died April 30 at his residence.

Brian L. Spudich (36) of Carlinville, formerly of Livingston, died April 28 at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield.

Edwin Frederick Lueker (89) of Mt. Olive died April 27 at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield.

Pauline E. Cusimano (86) of Livingston died April 29 at her residence.

Issue of May 6, 2009

The Staunton School Board reorganized with newly elected members, Kim Peterson, Rita Zeller, and John Renner.

Obituaries: Marguerite (Zboyovski) Wilson (96), Carrollton, formerly of Benld, died April 27; Ricky A. Clutters (51), Peoria, formerly of Staunton, died April 30; Cynthia M. Odle (52) White City, died April 29; Julia Basso (98), Benld, died April 29; Norma J. Rausch (74), Staunton, formerly of rural New Douglas, died April 29; Paul F. Heffren (86) Lewiston, died April 29; Geraldine Elizabeth “Gerry” Tjaden (96), New Douglas, died April 28; Kathryn Marie Varcho (83) Mt. Olive, died May 1; Vicki Jo Seitz (53), Staunton, died May 1; Lt. Col. Roy W. Bickley (Ret., U.S. Marine Corps) (89), San Diego, Calif., died May 1.