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Date range: July 4-11, 2018. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.

LAWSUITS

Jacob McCoy, as administrator of the estate of Randy McCoy, is suing Area Ambulance Inc. in excess of $50,000 alleging willful and wanton conduct and wrongful death relating to the death of Randy McCoy on July 10, 2017. According to the lawsuit, Area Ambulance Service was called to Medora for Randy after he fell, had seizure like activity, and became unresponsive. The plaintiff alleges the ambulance service responded and attempted to place a cardiac monitor on Randy, but the monitor and additional batteries were dead. The suit further alleges the ambulance service attempted to place AED pads on Randy, but the AED pads were incompatible with the AED unit and unable to shock Randy’s heart leaving the EMTs with inoperable equipment to monitor Randy’s cardiac level leading to his death.

Pekin Insurance Company, as subrogee of Betty Phelps, is suing Jones Chiropractic and Physical Therapy, Ltd. for $262,559.65, plus court costs, the amount it paid Phelps relating to a 2014 fire that damaged Phelps’ fitness club in Bunker Hill. The plaintiff claims a 2014 fire at Jones Chiropractic and Physical Therapy, Ltd. caused Phelps’ property to be uninhabitable through fire that spread and the use of water used to extinguish the fire. The plaintiff alleges Jones was guilty of carelessness and negligence in maintaining, inspecting, cleaning, and servicing the mechanical, electrical, heating and gas equipment, failing to protect and secure accelerants, allowed vapors of accelerates to build up, and failed to take adequate and proper measures to prevent a fire from starting.

Macoupin County Housing Authority has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Sarah Lehman seeking possession of a residence located in the 620 block of Rimini Drive, Virden.

SMALL CLAIMS

1st MidAmerica Credit Union is suing Victor Eichmiller, Mount Olive, for $6,956.55, plus court costs and interest, the plaintiff claims is owed on a 2012 retail installment contract for the purchase of a 2009 Dodge Journey.

Tower Loan of Illinois, LLC is suing Jordan Howerton, Winchester, for $2,004.95, plus court costs, the plaintiff claims is owed on a defaulted loan agreement.

Personal Finance Company, LLC is suing Jodi Bennett, Atwater, for $1,586.20, plus court costs, the plaintiff claims is owed on a defaulted unsecured promissory note.

Cavalry SPV I, LLC is suing Adam Muir, Gillespie, for $6,532.80, plus court costs, the plaintiff claims is owed on a defaulted Citibank/Home Depot credit card account.

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Kravanya Funeral Homes, Ltd. Is suing Lawrence Jarden, Litchfield, for $4,218, plus court costs, the plaintiff claims is owed for rendered funeral services.

FELONIES

Jeffrey Stoops, 48, Staunton, is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine in connection with a June 30 incident in Staunton when he possessed less than five grams of a substance containing methamphetamine.

Brandon Weatherford, 25, Carlinville, is charged with theft and criminal damage to property in connection with a June 30 incident in Carlinville when he damaged bathroom fixtures and a coin operated amusement machine in Plaza Laundromat and exerted unauthorized control of a coin operated amusement machine motherboard.

Andrew Kuehn, 38, Gillespie, is charged with aggravated battery and resisting a peace officer in connection with a July 1 incident in Gillespie when he kicked  a peace officer and resisted a peace officer knowing them to be engaged in executive of their official duties.

Devin Dahmer, 33, Highland, is charged with aggravated assault in connection with a July 3 incident when he swung a knife at a Macoupin County Sheriff’s Department deputy.

Milburn Lindsey Jr., 36, Carlinville, is charged with theft in connection with a June 2 incident in Carlinville when he had unauthorized control of a chain link fence belonging to the Carlinville Park Board.

Sebastian Nessl, 23, Mount Olive, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance in connection with an April 11 incident in Gillespie when he unlawfully had possession of a substance containing FUB-AMB.

Anel Berisa, 21, Mount Olive, is charged with unlawful possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with a May 3 incident in Gillespie.

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Tradena Peters, 28, Bunker Hill, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance in connection with a May 18 incident in Carlinville when she was in possession of a substance containing cocaine.

MISDEMEANORS

Ryan Zorrillo, 24, Girard, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with a July 3 incident when he threw beer steins and mugs and threatened his mother.

Taylor Simburger, 27, Benld, is charged with criminal damage to property in connection with a June 30 incident in Staunton when she damaged windows without the consent of the owner.

David Hampton, 53, Litchfield, is charged with battery in connection with a July 8 incident in Carlinville when he pushed another male.

Isiah Amos, 20, Quincy, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a July 7 incident in Gillespie when he struck his ex-girlfriend in the face with his fist.

Robert Best, 18, Staunton, is charged with criminal trespassing to a motor vehicle in connection with a May 18 incident in Staunton when he operated a 2008 Chrysler van without the authority of the owner.

Jessica McCollum, 43, Mount Olive, is charged with theft of services in connection with a May 25 incident when she used Kaho Water District water services after the water meter to her residence was locked in the off position.

TRAFFIC

Tanner Ontis, 21, Fieldon, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and improper lane usage in connection with a July 3 incident in Brighton around 10:57 p.m.

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MARRIAGE LICENSES

  • James Edwards, Benld, and Elaine Fallert, Litchfield.
  • Leslie Hardison, Bunker Hill, and Diana Urbonas, Carlinville.
  • Jacob Morgan and Jayme Naples, both of Carlinville.

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Obituaries

Death of Jean Marie Boston Wilson

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Jean Marie Boston Wilson, 52 of Staunton, passed away at 6:46 AM on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Community Hospital of Staunton. She was born on March 10, 1971, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of the late Jerry and Mary (Ackerman) Boston.

She was a homemaker. She enjoyed 5D Diamond Art, gardening, painting, cooking, baking, and arts and crafts.

She is survived by her son, Nicholas Wilson; two sisters, Anne Hood and  Barbie Ivey Boston; a brother, Joe (Peggy) Boston; several nephews; and her beloved dog, Max. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; a nephew, Don Ivey Jr.; and a brother-in-law, Donald Ivey.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the family. Williamson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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First class of athletes inducted into CUSD 7 Athletic Wall of Fame

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Gillespie Community School District recently held its firstt inaugural class of its “Athletic Wall of Fame” on October 1, 2023. The inductees were invited to participate in the Homecoming Parade and then a “meet and greet” at the high school football game.

Here is a list of the inductees and a brief biography of their accomplishments.

Sam Anderson graduated from Benld in 1952. He participated in football, baseball, basketball, and track for 4 years earning all-conference in three sports and All-State in football and basketball. He was a St. Louis Browns professional baseball tryout and played basketball at St Louis University for one year and Eastern Illinois University football for two years. He scored over 1300 career points in high school basketball.

Keith Parker graduated from Gillespie in 1940. He participated in football, basketball, and track and earned nine varsity letters. He played football at University of Missouri and National Champion Purdue University for one year each. He was drafted by the Baltimore Colts. He was a football and basketball official for 41 years and inducted into Granite City Hall of Fame, Missouri Football Hall of Fame, NFHS Hall of Fame, and Greater St Louis Hall of Fame.

Lisa (Ribes) Roberts was a graduate of Gillespie HS in 1996. She participated in multiple sports including four yrs in track. She holds the school record in 1600 and 3200 meters. She ran track at SIUE for 4 years and is a professional Tri-Athlete and 6x Iron Man Champion. She has participated in over 100 triathlons around the world and holds multiple Iron Man course records.

Jim Hlafka graduated from Gillespie in 1952. He earned all-conference in basketball. He played basketball at St Louis University and Eastern Illinois University for one year each. He coached Bunker Hill High School basketball for 43 years and ranks 13th in IHSA career wins with a record of 754-347. Hlafka was also inducted into the IBCA Hall of Fame.

Gordon Hartweger graduated from Gillespie in 1957. He participated in basketball, baseball, and track for four years earning all-conference honors in basketball. He played basketball at St Louis University for 4 years earning MVP and Captain. He was the assistant basketball coach at St Louis University for 5 years and played in the NIT National Finals.

Jerry Grandone graduated from Gillespie in 1960. He participated in basketball, track, and football earning all-conference in basketball and track. After Gillespie, he played basketball and track at Eastern Illinois University for 4 years. He held hurdle records, MVP, and track captain at Eastern Illinois, basketball captain at Eastern Illinois, and earned seven varsity letters at Eastern Illinois. Grandone coached basketball in Coal City and Gillespie, was the track coach at Coal City five years, and in Gillespie for 38 years.

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Rick Bertagnolli graduated from Gillespie in 1978. He participated in football, basketball, baseball, and track earning all-conference in football and baseball. He played baseball at Lewis and Clark and SIUE for two years each and was the MVP and Captain at Lewis and Clark. Bertagnolli was a men’s Olympic Festival softball and Major fastpitch softball for five years and earned the IHSA Softball Coach of the Year. Bertagnolli coached softball at Wabash Valley Jr College, University of South Carolina-Spartanburg and California University of Pennsylvania for 20 years winning the Div. II National Champion twice and also receiving the Conference, Regional and National Softball Coach of the Year.

Bob Boston graduated from Gillespie in 1966. He participated in football and basketball for four years each. He is the all-time school basketball scoring leader with approximately 2000 points and also threw for over 2000 career passing yards. He earned all-conference football and basketball, and honorable mention little All-State football and basketball. He played basketball and football at University of Missouri for 2 years each and received over seven university scholarship offers from St Louis University, Air Force, Memphis State, LSU, Northwestern, Holy Cross, Princeton and Dartmouth.

The 1964 Gillespie football team was the last inductee with an 8-0-2 record. They were the last unbeaten football team with wins over Feitshans (Springfield SE), Hillsboro, Mt Olive, Pittsfield, Jerseyville, Carlinville, Nokomis and Dupo, and ties to Southwestern and Staunton. The team was coached by Bill Parmentier and Andy Easton.

Another class will be inducted in the fall of 2024. Wall of Fame nomination forms can be found on the Gillespie Community School District website.

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Death of James Rudolph Zirkelbach

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James Rudolph Zirkelbach, 86 of Benld, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at 12:10 a.m. at his residence in Benld. He was born November 26, 1936, in Shawneetown, IL to Gregory Zirkelbach and Beulah (Vaughn) Zirkelbach.

He married Mary V. Lebro on August 12, 1977, in Carlinville. James was a retired Sheriff for Macoupin County Sheriff’s Department in Carlinville, a member of the Macoupin-Montgomery Crime Stoppers, Illinois Sheriff’s Association, Former board member for Community Unit School District #7, Amvets, and a former member of the Macoupin County Board.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Zirkelbach of Benld; five sons, Robert (Sandee) Zirkelbach of Carlisle, IA, Dennis (Julie) Zirkelbach of Eagarville, James Zirkelbach of Benld, Mark (Sandy) Zirkelbach of Kemp, TX, Brad Zirkelbach of Wentzville, MO; three daughters, Tracy (Bret) Werner of Hamel, Joan (Brent) Cain of Carlinville, and Kimberly J. (Jack) Burns of Benld; two brothers, Andrew (Shirley) Zirkelbach of Alton and Eugene (Ruth) Zirkelbach of Kampsville, IL; and sister, Pat Navarre of Godfrey.

James was preceded in death by his parents; son, Brian Zirkelbach; sister, Cecelia Zirkelbach; and daughter-in-law, Bonnie Zirkelbach.

Friends may call on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Kravanya Funeral Home, 203 E. Elm St., Gillespie, from 4:00 until 8:00 pm. Funeral services are Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Kravanya Funeral Home, 203 E. Elm St., Gillespie with Pastor Bob Zirkelbach officiating.

Burial will be at Benld Cemetery in Benld. Memorials are suggested to Crimestoppers or to Gillespie High School Cross Country. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie is in charge of the arrangements.

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