Father Robert N. Porter, 85, passed away at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield on September 17, 2021. He was born in Decatur on February 13, 1936, to James and Nina (Chasco) Porter. He was baptized by Father Andrew Smith at Saint Thomas the Apostle Church on March 1, 1936. He attended Saint Thomas School until he moved to […]
Death of Andrew William Bentley
Andrew William Bentley, 34 of Carlinville, passed away at SSM Health SLU Hospital on Friday, September 17. He was born on June 5, 1987, to Randy W. and Judy M. (Meece) Bentley in Litchfield. He graduated from Carlinville High School with the class of 2005. On September 24, 2011, he married Sara L. Harbaugh at […]
Death of Rosalie Ann Garrett
Rosalie Ann Garrett, 82 of Gillespie, died at her residence on Friday, September 17, 2021, at 6:42 a.m. She was born on August 18, 1939, in Litchfield to Joe Valerio and Verna (May) Valerio. She married Philip D. Garrett. He preceded her in death on April 11, 2010. Rosalie graduated from SIUE after receiving her master’s degree. Rosalie retired […]
Gillespie Police Report: September 12-18, 2021
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North Macoupin Street to keep the peace. An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South 7th Street in Benld regarding improper registration. An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North 4th Street in Benld regarding a recovered item. An officer […]
Death of Edith M. Passetti
Edith M. Passetti, 93 of Staunton, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021, at the Glenwood in Staunton. She was born on September 24, 1927, in Worden a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William & Sophia (Vesper) Schardan. She married Pete Passetti on April 10, 1948, at Zion Lutheran Church in Staunton and […]
Death of Gerald Allan “Jerry” Roberts
Gerald Allan “Jerry” Roberts, 81, of Gillespie, died at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO on Saturday, September 18, 2021. He was born on August 9, 1940, in Litchfield to Harry O. Roberts and Tilley A. (Selsavage) Roberts. He married Theressa Ann (Logsdon) Roberts on January 4, 1961, in Gillespie. He was a retired steelworker for Alton Steel. Gerald […]
Death of Danny Kudelka
Danny Kudelka, 46, died at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, St. Louis, MO on Monday, September 13, 2021, at 10:05 a.m. He was born on June 27, 1975, in Alton. He was a laborer. He is survived by his mother, Judy Dooley of Gillespie; fiancée, Jackie Hartman of Carlinville; stepchildren, Braiden Cummings of Carlinville, Rileigh Cummings of […]
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Cases filed during September 12-18, 2021. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. FELONIES Carrie Bailey, 41 of Hettick, is charged with criminal trespassing to a resident with a person present in connection with a September 13 incident. Kevin Grady Thompson, 24 of Girard, is charged with possession of […]
Death of Willard R. Best
Staff Sergeant Willard R. Best, 24, formerly of Staunton was killed in action during WWII on August 24, 1944. After 75 years, his remains were positively identified on September 3, 2019. Following delays due to Covid-19, his remains have been returned to his hometown of Staunton for burial. Now 77 years later on Friday, September 24, Willard will […]
Death of Irene Merle Dawson
Irene Merle Dawson, 88 of Carlinville, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Heritage Health in Gillespie. She was born on July 2, 1933, in Olney, IL to Carl and Jelia Schahrer. Irene married Hubert “Nails” Dawson on January 24, 1959, in Carlinville. He preceded her in death on December 20, 2000. She came to […]
Death of Betty Lou Vukelich
Betty Lou Vukelich passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at 1:51 p.m. at Glenwood Assisted Living in Staunton. Betty was 87 years old. She was born on December 12, 1933, in Staunton the daughter of August and Betty (Reese) Firley. She graduated from Staunton High School and enjoyed cheerleading. She was employed as a […]
Death of Anthony “Tony” Wayne Leone
Anthony “Tony” Wayne Leone, 83 of Benld, passed away peacefully at the hospital surrounded by his family on September 15, 2021. Tony was born on March 4, 1938, in Litchfield to the late Anton and Irma (Benedetti) Leone, both of Benld. Tony graduated high school from Benld High School in 1956. He worked in the family business, […]
Death of Thomas John Hailstone
Thomas John Hailstone, 65 of Gillespie, died at his residence on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. He was born on March 6, 1956, in Litchfield to Orval D. Hailstone and Margaret (Hanlon) Hailstone. He was retired after having been an information analyst for the State of Illinois for 35 years. He is survived by his brother, Michael […]
Gillespie Library to join library crawl
The Gillespie Public Library is one of four libraries from Macoupin County to welcome new visitors with a program sponsored by the region’s library system. The 3rd Annual Library Crawl invites patrons to explore new libraries throughout the Illinois Heartland Library System, which comprises the southern half of the state. The crawl also demonstrates the […]
School Board hires Transportation Director, votes to expel high school student
Meeting in special session Monday night, the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education voted unanimously to hire Tim Besserman as District Transportation Director, and voted to expel a Gillespie High School student. Board President Mark Hayes reportedly called the special meeting because of the time-sensitive nature of the disciplinary hearing and anticipated action […]
Death of Alvin John Schuette
Alvin John Schuette passed away Monday, September 13, 2021, at 1:50 p.m. at Community Hospital of Staunton in Staunton. He was 86 years old. Alvin was born on September 5, 1935, to Herman and Meta (Fritzche) Schuette in Litchfield. He attended grade school in Hardinsburg, Illinois and graduated from Litchfield High School with the class […]
Death of George Roger Schardan
George Roger Schardan, 54 of Wilsonville, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021, at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. He was born on August 12, 1967, in Granite City a son of the late George Henry Schardan and the late Geraldine (Urick) Giller. He worked as a mechanic at Trust Family Auto in Godfrey. He […]
Gillespie Police Report: September 5-11, 2021
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North Macoupin Street regarding disorderly conduct. An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Osie Street regarding a suspicious male. An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North 4th Street in Benld regarding a theft. An officer was dispatched […]
Gillespie City Council approves roofing contracts, discusses building inspections, permits
The Gillespie City Council on Monday night authorized upward of $58,000 in contracts to replace the roof on the Police Department building and make long-awaited repairs to the roof of the city hall/civic center complex. In other action, the council discussed possible problems with building inspections and building permits, approved trick-or-treating dates and times, and […]
Death of Betty Jo Plovanich
Betty Jo Plovanich, 78 of Benld, died at her residence on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at 4:34 p.m. She was born on September 25, 1942, in Tennessee to Arnold R. Archer and Patricia Archer. She married Richard Plovanich. Besides a homemaker, Betty had worked for Georgia Pacific in Mt. Olive and also was a bus driver. She […]
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