Kimberly Miller and Christopher Makler of Sawyerville announce the birth of their daughter, Samantha Ruby Makler, who was born on Thursday, February 16, at 6:47 p.m. at HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. She weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce, and measured 21 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Kenny Miller and Jennifer Miller of Sawyerville. Paternal […]
Benld resident to turn 104 on April 14
Benld’s Lucille Turgiliatto was born on April 14, 1918, to Joe and Anna (Scipanko) Turigliatto and will soon celebrate her 104th birthday. After her high school graduation, she attended the University Of Illinois and graduated from there in 1940. Her brothers Charles served as a SeaBee and Thomas served in the Air Core. She served […]
Birth: Lucas Anthony Bergman
Tanner and Molly Bergman of Litchfield announce the birth of their son, Lucas Anthony Bergman, born at 9:44 p.m. on Saturday, August 8th, 2020, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. He weighed 9 pounds, 6 ounces and measured 21 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Ron and JoAnn Pomatto of Gillespie. Paternal grandparents are Tony and Cindy […]
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 […]
Birth announcement: Lilly Webb
Ryan and Brittany Webb of Litchfield announce the birth of their daughter, Lilly Lynn Webb who was born on Thursday, April 23, 2020, at 8:23 p.m. at HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. She weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces and measured 21 inches long. Lilly is welcomed home by her big sister, Nataleh Nicole Webb, […]
Birth announcement: Sophia Claire Reinhardt
Sophia Claire Reinhardt was welcomed into the world on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at 10:46 p.m. by her parents, Mike and Kelcie Reinhardt, and big sister, Delanie Grace. She was born at Missouri Baptist Medical Center and weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces and was 21 inches long. Sophia’s maternal grandparents are Jim and Kim Matesa of […]
Birth announcement: Jameson David Griffel
Jameson David Griffel was welcomed with love by proud parents Jonathan and Kristin (Davidson) Griffel. He arrived at 2:48 a.m. on Monday, December 30, 2019, at Anderson Hopsital Pavilion for Women in Maryville. Jamie, as he is fondly called, weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and measured 21 inches long. He has long black hair and […]
Benld hires new sewer operator, sets penalties for business license non-renewals
Members of the Benld City Council on Monday night hired Randy Gross, Litchfield, as the city’s new sanitary sewer operator, amended an ordinance to set penalties for local businesses that fail to renew their municipal business licenses and authorized Mayor Jim Kelly to sign a proclamation recognizing the 25th anniversary of the Community Unit School […]
Birth announcement: Lily Iuliano
Emily Barker and Paolo Iuliano of Oakland, California are happy to announce the arrival of their daughter, Lily Louise Iuliano who was born on September 12, 2017, in Berkeley, California. Maternal Grandparents are Jess and Barbara Barker of Gillespie. Paternal grandparents are Leone and Alma Iuliano of Fuscaldo, Italy.
Birth announcement: Thea Vivian Martin
Ethan Martin and Kayla Naecker are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Thea Vivian Martin, who was born on September 10, 2017, at 1:28 a.m. weighing 6 pounds, 8 ounces and measuring 18.5 inches long. Paternal grandparents are Jeff and Sherry Martin and Mark and Angela Hayes. Maternal grandparents are Richard and Jamie […]
Remling celebrates 100th birthday
Josephine Crawford Remling of Carlinville celebrated her 100th birthday on Thursday, July 27 with a celebration on Saturday, July 29 in Carlinville at the Macoupin County Historical Society. Josephine welcomed family, friends, and fellow members of the Historical Society. Remling is a charter member of the Historical Society and has served the organization in many capacities […]
Arthur (Buzz) Bazzarone turns 90 years old
Arthur Dominic (Buzz) Bazzarone will celebrate his 90th birthday on June 6, 2017. He was born in Chicago to Dominic and Aurora (Berutti) Bazzarone and grew up in Sawyerville attending Benld Schools. Buzz married Jessie L. Fraser on July 1, 1950, and she passed away in 2012. Buzz retired from Shell’s Westhollow Research Center in […]
Dan Baker to celebrate 90th birthday on Feb. 1
The family of Dan Baker of the Bunker Hill/Shipman area are hosting a card shower for his 90th birthday. Birthday cards would be enjoyed by Dan and can be sent to his home at 4582 Baker Road, Bunker Hill, IL 62014. Daniel Earl Baker was born February 1st, 1927, at the home of his parents, […]
Birth Announcement: Lena Marie-Louise Contratto
Robert and Veronique Contratto are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Lena Marie-Louise Contratto, who was born January 15, 2016 at 10:27 a.m. in Columbus, Ga. weighing 7 lb. 2 oz. In addition to her parents, Lena was welcomed by her brother Matthew. Paternal grandparents are Robert Contratto of Benld and Nina Contratto […]
Birth Announcement: Violet Barbara Iuliano
Emily Barker and Paolo Iuliano of Oakland, California are happy to announce the arrival of their daughter, Violet Barbara Iuliano, who was born on November 16, 2015 in Berkeley, California. Maternal grandparents are Jess and Barbara Barker of Gillespie and paternal grandparents are Leone and Alma Iuliano of Fuscaldo, Italy. – – – – – […]
Birth Announcement: Eliott Ryan Thacker
Jackie and Dustin Thacker of Gillespie are happy to announce the birth of their son, Eliott Ryan Thacker, born on Monday, October 19, 2015, at 11:29 a.m. at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. Eliott weighed 8 pounds and 6 ounces and measured 19 inches in length at birth. He joins his brother, Rocco Michael. Proud grandparents […]
Birth Announcement: Jade Ellen Brown
Chad and Krystal Brown of Mascoutah gave birth to Jade Ellen Brown on October 31, 2013 at 7:35pm at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL. Jade was 6 pounds, 10.6 ounces and 18 ¾”long and is the younger sister of Tripp. Maternal grandparents are Jeff and Tracy Shaw of Gillespie. Paternal grandparents are Robert and Debra […]
Birth Announcement: Teagan Marie Werner
Wendy Crites and Greg Werner of Collinsville gave birth to Teagan Marie Werner on Monday, November 18, 2013 at 6:01 pm at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. Teagan was 7 pounds 3 ounces and 18″ long and is the younger sister of Talan who is 3 years of age. Maternal grandparents are Cindy and Jerry Crites […]
Birth Announcement: Rocco Michael Thacker
Dustin and Jackie Thacker of Gillespie announce the birth of their son, Rocco Michael Thacker. Rocco arrived at 8:12 a.m. on Monday, November 11, 2013 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL. He weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and measured 20 inches long. The maternal grandparents are Don and Trenda Wichman of Carlinville. Paternal grandparents are […]
Birth Announcement: Lillian E. Hall
Birth Announcement We joyfully welcome Lillian E. Hall September 7th, 2012 6 lbs., 8 oz. 18.5 inches Proud Parents: Stephanie and Nicholas Hall Big Sister: Aeryn Hall