Velva Jean Darr, 87 of Medora, passed away at 5:32 a.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2019, at home. She was born on Aug 28, 1931, in Medora to the late Vernard “Bud” C. and Mary V. (Rice) Stanton. She married Loren A. Darr Sr. on February 10, 1951, in Jerseyville. Loren passed away February 18, […]
Gillespie Council sets meeting with satellite water customers
On the cusp of embarking on a $10 million water infrastructure improvement project, the Gillespie City Council on Monday night scheduled an April 6 meeting with representatives from satellite municipal water customers, at least some of which are exploring alternative sources of water for their residents. The meeting is set for 10 a.m. at the […]
Death of Lena W. Rust
Lena W. Rust, 94 of Bunker Hill, passed away at Meridian Village, Glen Carbon on Thursday, March 14, 2019, at 5:47 p.m. She was born on June 20, 1924, in Dorsey to William D. Bertels and Minnie Pauline (Johnson) Bertels. She married Edward Rust on August 24, 1947, at Emmaus Lutheran Church in Dorsey. Lena […]
Manar looks forward to easing tax burden on working Illinoisans
Contributed article by the Illinois Senate Democrats. SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) released the following statement on efforts to establish a fair tax system for the people of Illinois: “For more than a generation Illinois has lurched from one fiscal crisis to the next, in large part due to an outdated tax […]
Death of Shirley Mae Millard
Shirley Mae Millard, 91 of Carlinville, passed away Saturday evening, March 9, 2019, at her residence. Shirley was born September 9, 1927, in Belleville, a daughter of Joseph and Elfreida Dellamano Giaconini. Shirley graduated from Collinsville Lutheran High School with the class of 1945. She married Daniel M. Millard on November 23, 1950, in Collinsville. […]
Death of Bonna L. Hopkins
Bonna L. Hopkins, 84 of Bunker Hill, died at Cedarhurst of Bethalto on Friday, March 8, 2019, at 2:04 a.m. She was born on January 10, 1935, in Alton to Fred C. Bort and Etta (Fahrenkrog) Bort. She married Frederick W. Hopkins on June 30, 1956, in Bunker Hill. She was a librarian for Bunker […]
Death of Betty Jane Guerzoni
Betty Jane Guerzoni, 95 of Benld, passed away on February 26, 2019, at St Josephs Hospital in Highland. Betty was born on January 23, 1924, to the late Edward Young and Marguerite Hartnett of Gillespie. Betty married Dale Guerzoni of Mt. Clare on September 16, 1946, who preceded her in death on January 23, 1992. […]
HSHS St. Francis Foundation Farm Family event planned for March 20
LITCHFIELD— The HSHS St. Francis Foundation and its agriculture committee will host a Farm Family event on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Lincoln Land Community College in Litchfield. The event is free and open to all farmers and their families who reside in Macoupin and Montgomery counties. Complimentary health screenings will be available from 7 […]
Roster set for 17th annual Carlinville Rotary Club all-star basketball classic
The top 58 boys and girls’ basketball seniors from South Central Illinois will be playing in the 17th Annual Carlinville Rotary Club All-Star Basketball Classic, presented by Country Financial on Sunday, March 24th at Carlinville High School. A total of 24 high schools will be represented in the event that includes 28 girls and 30 […]
Death of James A. Claro
James A. Claro, 61 of Benld, died at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield on Monday, March 11, 2019, at 10:01 a.m. He was born on August 28, 1957, in Staunton to William L. Claro Sr. and Betty K. (Kiss) Claro. James was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church and a veteran of the US Navy. […]