Mabel P. Hefer, 99, of Scottsdale, Arizona, formerly of Staunton, passed away at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 5, 2020, at her residence in Scottsdale, Arizona. She was born on March 15, 1921, on a farm west of Gillespie, the daughter of the late John and Emma Henrichs. It was on this family farm where […]
Lewis and Clark announces hybrid plan for fall 2020
“Our focus this fall will be on continuing to deliver quality education to our students, while keeping our campus communities as safe as possible,” said Interim President Lori Artis. Phase IV of the Restore Illinois reopening plan allows for the college to resume on-campus services. Since entering Phase IV on June 26, the college has […]
Death of Christina Kay Emery
Christina Kay Emery, 74 of Gillespie, died at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO on Monday, July 6, 2020, at 7:12 p.m. She was born on May 20, 1946, to Arthur Louis Williams and Dorothy Christina (Bunn) Williams. She was a nurse’s aid for St. Francis Hospital and an EMT for Gillespie Benld Area Ambulance Service. Christina was […]
Gillespie Police Report: June 28-July 4, 2020
SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2020 An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Oak Street regarding a disturbance. An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Oak Street in Benld regarding theft. An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of East Maple Street regarding theft. Tina M. Youtz, […]
Death of Lee T. Palmer
Lee T. Palmer, 79 of Bunker Hill, died at his residence on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at 8:37 a.m. He was born on March 18, 1941, in Highland to Bernard Palmer and Helen (Yandell) Palmer. He married Catherine (Woelfel) Palmer on November 25, 1967, in Chicago. He was retired after having been a computer programmer. Lee was […]
Project Kid Kare collecting monetary donations for upcoming school year
Project Kid Kare has started their campaign to help students in CUSD #7 that cannot afford to purchase supplies start the school year off with new school supplies. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we will not be collecting supplies for our donors and students’ safety. This year we will be purchasing pre-packed supply kits. Community […]
Pritzker signs Manar proposal to cover cancer clinical trials for Medicaid beneficiaries
Contributed article by the Illinois Senate Democrats. SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Medicaid recipients are now eligible for life-saving clinical trials to treat cancer and other serious diseases. This afternoon, Governor Pritzker enacted Senate Bill 1864, a health care package that includes a proposal by Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) requiring the state’s Medicaid program to cover […]
Death of Marcia Ann Koniak
Marcia Ann Koniak, 60 of Gillespie, died at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL on Monday, July 6, 2020, at 3:48 a.m. She was born on August 12, 1959, in Carlinville to Georg Edgington and Shirley Wood. She married Francis Leo Koniak Jr. on June 16, 1976, in Carlinville. He preceded her in death on June 19, […]
Death of Keith E. Mohr
Keith E. Mohr, 71 of Wilsonville, died at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield on Sunday, July 5, 2020, at 9:40 p.m. He was born on September 3, 1948, in Carlinville to George Mohr and Laverne (Dankenbring) Mohr. He married Janet (Slaten) Mohr on July 13, 1974. He was an operator for Olin Brass Mill. Keith was a member […]
Chamber welcomes massage business to Benld
The Coal Country Chamber of Commerce welcomed Amanda Harshbarger and her business, Knead to Relax Massage Therapy, to the community. Knead to Relax is located at 210-B East Central Avenue in downtown Benld. Harshbarger can be contacted at 217-343-3424 for appointments. Pictured is (front, L-R): Olivia Munro, niece of Amanda Harshbarger; Caroline Schmitt, daughter; (second row; […]
Death of Marvella “Marvey” June Carney
Marvella “Marvey” June Carney, 88 of Gillespie, died at her residence on Saturday, July 4, 2020, at 3:57 p.m. She was born on October 23, 1931, in Litchfield to William H. Meyer and Esther (Streigel) Meyer. She married Howard W. Carney on April 16, 1950, in Litchfield. She was retired after having been an assembler […]
Death of Carl “Sonny” Lee Behrens
Carl “Sonny” Lee Behrens, 84, passed away on June 11, 2020, in Okeechobee, Florida after battling complications from an emergency surgery. He was born on September 9, 1935 in Carlinville to the late Dr. Carl W. and Harriet Behrens. Carl grew up in Bunker Hill and graduated from Bunker Hill High School in 1953. He […]
Death of Lillie Mae King
Lillie Mae King, 85, of Bunker Hill died at Mission Regional Medical Center, Mission, TX on Monday, June 29, 2020, at 11:39 a.m. She was born on October 10, 1934, in Bunker Hill to Robert James Smith and Gladys Lillian (Moore) Smith. She married William Albert King on February 27, 1960. She was a cashier. She […]
Pastor Ray Ditch turning 90 this month
Pastor Ray Ditch, a 50-year resident of Gillespie, is turning 90 years old on July 13 this year. In December of 1965, Ray and his wife Pat and their family moved to Gillespie from the St. Louis area to become the pastor of the First Baptist Church. He retired as senior pastor there in 2005 […]
Murder charges filed related to the death of 23-month-old
Macoupin County State’s Attorney Jennifer Watson announced on Thursday, July 2 first degree murder charges have been filed against a Roodhouse man related to the death of a 23-month-old Carlinville girl. Allan Castleberry Jr., 27 of Roodhouse, was formally charged for the child’s death after reportedly striking the infant’s head against a wall. The infant, […]
School Board acts on personnel issues as Tieman steps down
With the hours clicking down to his official retirement, Community Unit School District 7 Supt. Joe Tieman occasionally struggled with his emotions as he helmed the last school board meeting of his career Tuesday night. Tieman unexpectedly announced his retirement at the end of March, precipitating a flurry of board actions to reshuffle administrative assignments […]
Death of Charles W. McCrady
Charles W. McCrady, 89 of Litchfield, formerly of Gillespie, died at his residence on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. He was born on July 17, 1930, in Havana, IL to Raymond McCrady and Mildred (Dare) McCrady Luckhardt. He married Rose M. (Miller) McCrady. He was retired after having been a troubleshooter for AT&T. He was a veteran of the […]
Death of Jerry L. Featherstone
Jerry L. Featherstone, 74 of Staunton, died at his residence on Sunday, June 28, 2020, at 7:35 am. He was born on October 26, 1945, in Carlinville to Charles Featherstone and Geraldine (Piper) Featherstone. He married Carolyn (Dannenbrink) Featherstone. She preceded him in death on January 4, 2010. He was a bartender. He is survived by […]
Death of Milburn C. “Midge” Wesbrook
Milburn C. “Midge” Wesbrook, 84 of Bunker Hill, died Monday, June 29, 2020, at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton. He was born on December 22, 1935, in Mt. Olive, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lee and Iola (Weigler) Wesbrook. He married Romayne Ann Siedel on December 17, 1975, and she survives. He […]
Gillespie Police Report: June 21-27, 2020
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2020 An officer was dispatched to Route 138 in Mt. Clare regarding an injured animal. An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of South Macoupin Street regarding a juvenile issue. Caleb J. Thomeczek, 19, of Gillespie was issued a citation for disobeying a stop sign at 2nd Street and […]
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