Cletus John Notter, 83, of Staunton, passed away at 12:20 am on Friday, November 8, 2019, at his residence in Staunton. He was born on August 8, 1936, in Waterloo, the son of the late Wayne John and Caroline Johanna (Dietz) Notter. He married Margarette A. Johannsen on June 23, 1959, in Waterloo and she […]
Death of Mary Geneva Rands
Mary Geneva Rands, age 93, of Carlinville, passed away Saturday morning, November 9, 2019, at Heritage Health Care in Carlinville. Mary was born December 13, 1925, in Avon, IL in Fulton County, a daughter of Oren Lyle (Jack) and Leora (Lyall) Wagner. She married Marvin Rands on July 19, 1943, in Aberdeen, Maryland where he […]
Death of Jill Lynnette Loeschner
Jill Lynnette Loeschner, 51 of Springfield, passed away Friday afternoon, November 8, 2019, at Carlinville Rehab and Health Care in Carlinville. Jill was born on October 18, 1968, in Baton Rouge, LA, a daughter of Edward Butler and Carole Ferguson. Jill graduated from Girard High School with the class of 1986. She married Dewey B. […]
Death of Dawna Ann Marinacci
Dawna Ann Marinacci, 64, of Benld died at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. She was born on September 15, 1955, in Litchfield to Bill D. Link and Rosalie A. (Turco) Link. She married Ades Michael Marinacci. He preceded her in death on July 27, 2017. She was a homemaker. She is […]
Plainview man struck, killed by train on Thursday
A vehicle was struck and a 67-year-old Plainview man was killed on Thursday, November 7 when his vehicle was hit by a freight train before witnesses could remove the man from his vehicle, authorities said. The Macoupin County Coroner’s Office said in a statement they were notified at 5:06 p.m. on Thursday of a train […]
HSHS St. Francis Hospital giving newborns a special Thanksgiving gift this month
Every baby born at HSHS St. Francis Hospital this month leading into Thanksgiving will go home with a special Little Turkey newborn onesie. “At St. Francis, newborns are the gifts families bring into the world,” says Elisa Feldmann, Family Maternity Center manager. “We hope this special Thanksgiving gift will bring joy to families welcoming precious […]
Death of Pat Hauter
Pat Hauter, age 92, passed away on Tuesday morning, November 5, 2019, at Heritage Manor in Carlinville. Pat was born in Carlinville on September 9, 1927, the daughter of Everett and Elizabeth (Gallagher) Boatman. Pat graduated from Carlinville High School. She married Harold L. Hauter on July 31, 1949 in Pana, Illinois. She worked for […]
Death of Charles “Chach” Yakos
Charles “Chach” Yakos, 86 of Staunton, died Tuesday, November 5, 2019, at Community Hospital in Staunton. He was born on September 21, 1933, in Staunton, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Bartel Yakos. He married Jackie Bradley in November of 1957 in Granite City and she survives. “Chach” served in the U.S. Army […]
Gillespie Police Report: October 28-November 2, 2019
MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2019 An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street for a female requesting an officer to search her son’s room after a suspicious item was found. Drug items were located and taken to the Police Department. An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Baker Street for […]
Robertson Hall fire was 60 years ago Sunday
The history of Blackburn College has been defined by destructive fires, including the blaze that destroyed Robertson Hall in 1959. The loss of Robertson severed a remaining link to Blackburn’s past. Sunday, November 10, marks the 60th anniversary of the fire, which claimed much of the biology and art departments at Blackburn, as well as […]
Bourne wants to ban lawmakers from simultaneously serving as lobbyists
Contributed article by the Illinois House Republicans In response to recent news that revealed a glaring loophole in Illinois legislative ethics laws, State Representative Avery Bourne (R-Morrisonville) is the Chief Co-Sponsor of legislation to ban state legislators from simultaneously holding office and serving as lobbyists. Under current law, members of the Illinois General Assembly are […]
Letter: Honor loved ones with candle at Macoupin County Courthouse
Dear Editor, It’s that time of the year again, plans are being finalized for decorating the Macoupin County Courthouse for Christmas this year. We are once again offering a wonderful way to honor your loved ones this holiday season by placing candles in the windows of this magnificent building. For a donation of $5, we […]
Police Chief issues warning of circulating counterfeit money
Gillespie Police Chief Jared DePoppe issued a warning on Monday that multiple counterfeit money transactions have been used during business transactions. DePoppe said the Gillespie Police Department has received multiple complaints from businesses of counterfeit money being used including counterfeit $20 bills and counterfeit $50 bills. He reminded businesses and residents to be extra cautious […]
Death of Betty J. Monti
Betty J. Monti, 80 of Staunton, died Sunday, October 20, 2019, at Heritage Health in Staunton. She was born on September 23, 1939, in Staunton, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Fletcher. She married Anthony D. “Tony” Monti on April 2, 1960, in Benld and he passed away on October 31, 1996. […]
Police pursuit passes through Macoupin County on Monday
A police pursuit that crossed into Macoupin County on Monday afternoon, November 5, ultimately came to an end near Greenville when police used spike strips to disable the vehicle. Illinois State Police announced on Tuesday that Illinois State Police and Bond County deputies took Christopher S. McCartney, 35 of Clinton, MO, into custody Monday afternoon […]
Death of Hazel Belle Landreth
Hazel Belle Landreth, 83 of Alton, died Friday, November 1, 2019, at 11:45 pm at Heritage Health of Litchfield. She was born on March 12, 1936, in Walshville Township to the late Enos A. Gill and Winnie R. Reed Gill. Her first marriage was to Sam Pastrovich Jr. on November 15, 1953, in the Litchfield […]
Death of Lyle Hilyard
Mr. Lyle Hilyard, age 90, of Kennesaw, GA, died Thursday, October 30, 2019. He was born on November 9, 1928, in Bunker Hill to Harold Edwin and Hilda (Duelm) Hilyard. Lyle had served our country honorably in the US Army during World War II. After his military obligation, Lyle worked for several businesses as a […]
Ambulance service recognizes September memorials, donations
The Gillespie-Benld Area Ambulance Service announced on Saturday, November 2 that it responded to 404 calls and received the following memorials and donations during the month of September 2019: DONATIONS: Ronald Vidmar Robert & Edith Campbell MEMORIALS: In memory of Gil Hebenstreit: Dennis Dedlow Don & Laura Obrien Neuhaus Heating & A/C Clifford Hughes Build […]
Sunday accident in Macoupin County claims one life
An accident Sunday morning at 6:29 a.m., November 4, on Illinois Route 267 claimed the life of a 35-year-old Jersey County woman. Macoupin County Chief Deputy Coroner Anthony Kravanya reported Rebecca Droste, 35 of Fidelity, was pronounced dead at the scene at 7:22 a.m. The two-vehicle accident happened north of Brighton when a Ford […]
Death of Clifford Charles Partridge
Clifford Charles Partridge, 92 of Staunton, died Thursday, October 31, 2019, at his residence in Staunton. He was born on October 7, 1927, in Bunker Hill, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Partridge. He married Maudie Marie Sawyer on August 14, 1948, in Staunton and she survives. Charlie worked at Beall Tool […]
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