A sure sign that normalcy is slowly returning to the region is the fact that in-person classes will be held at Rend Lake College beginning in August.
Here’s the link to info about the fall semester at RLCE
Herman David Coder – Buckner, IL
June 8, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Herman David Coder, 80, of Buckner, passed away on Monday June 7, 2021 at his home.
He was born on January 9, 1941 in Joliet, IL to Herman Allen and Mary Louise (Richards) Coder. He married Flora (Clinton) Coder and she preceded him in death.
He is survived by his son John (Diane) Coder of Buckner; granddaughter Johna Coder; great grandchildren Alayna Leyva and Therron Coder; three sisters Jane (Harold) Wringer of Joliet, IL, Janet Coder of Hollywood, AL and Linda Rettko of Hollywood, AL.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one son David Allen Coder and one brother Daniel Coder.
Funeral services will be on Friday June 11, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Pastor Tony Price officiating. Visitation will be on Friday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at 11:00 AM. Burial will be at Harrison Cemetery in Buckner.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
Wesley Victor Morse – Mulkeytown, IL
June 8, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Wesley Victor Morse, 55, of Mulkeytown, passed away on Sunday June 6, 2021 at Herrin Hospital.
He was born on January 7, 1966 in Marion, IL to Claude Murry and Phyllis (Grant) Morse. He married Mary (Vaughn) Morse on August 21, 1999.
He is survived by his wife Mary Morse of Mulkeytown; one daughter Hannah Mae Morse; mother Phyllis (Herman) Jenkins of Buncombe; one brother Zandle (Lisa) Morse of Buncombe and their children Tyler Morse and Chloe Morse and one step-sister Katrina (Scotty) Jitter.
He was preceded in death by his father, grandparents Charles and Anna Grant and Cecil and Ada Morse.
Funeral services will be on Thursday June 10, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Brother Ken Perry officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday from 9:00 AM until the time of the service at 11:00 AM. Burial will be at Mulkeytown cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the family. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
Compass Christian Academy accepting applications for 2021-2022 school year
June 8, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Compass Christian Academy is now accepting applications for the 2021-2022 school year.
CCA is the Kindergarten through eighth grade education ministry of First Christian Church, 1001 South Cherry in West Frankfort.
Interested families are invited to our upcoming CCA preview night on Sunday, June 13 at 6PM at First Christian Church.
Visit CCA at compasschristianacademy.com for more information or call the church office at 618-937-6360
Sarah Jeanette Clinton – Benton, IL
June 8, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Sarah Jeanette Clinton, 95, died Wednesday, December 23, 2020.
She was born in Raeford, N.C. on November 26, 1925 to John and Lessie Davis. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Benton, Il. A long-time resident of Benton, Jeanette had many friends in town and was happiest when she was able to socialize with them at the Cozy Table. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend who will be greatly missed by her grandchildren, sister, nieces, cousins and friends.
Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband Thomas, her son Thomas Lynn, her daughter Barbara Shallcross and several siblings. She is survived by her grandsons Richard and wife Julie of Lake in the Hills, IL, Russell of Elgin, IL, and Mark Shallcross and wife DeeDee of Mount Washington, KY. Her surviving granddaughter is Kathryn Pipkin and husband Steve of Cary, NC. Jeanette had eight great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild who were delighted to be part of her life: Brandy, Carrie, Russell Jr, Taylor, EllieGrace, Andrew, Stephanie, Alexis, and Josh.
Jeanette’s sister Muriel Herriford and husband Bob of Green Valley, AZ and cousin Shirley Prewitt of Benton will miss their daily talks with her. Jeanette is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and her daughter-in-law Peggy of Elgin, IL.
A Graveside Memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 12th at the Shiloh Cemetery in Whittington with Rev. Eddie Paul Davis officiating. There will be No Visitation those attending the service are requested to meet at the cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to St.Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN or www.stjude.org/donate.
Condolences may be sent through www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com
4 takeaways from the Chicago White Sox-Detroit Tigers series, including why Yasmani Grandal’s 0-for-4 day stood out and a spotlight on Tony La Russa’s strategy By LAMOND POPE
June 8, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Four takeaways from the series at Guaranteed Rate Field in which the Chicago White Sox won three of four games against the Detroit Tigers.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
Six-man rotation? Cardinals looking for five, or even four to share the load
June 8, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Remember those days of the Cardinals’ six-man rotation? Well, those days are over. At this point, they’re trying to come up with five starters or even four.
Here’s a link to the story in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
MLB foreign substance crack down: Trevor Bauer, Gerrit Cole show reduced spin; ex-MVP calls out ‘coincidence’
June 8, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Baseball’s foreign substance reckoning is here. Major League Baseball, after decades of looking the other way, is poised to begin cracking down on pitchers using foreign substances after a fact-finding mission earlier in the 2021 season determined the problem is widespread enough to warrant intervention.
Here’s a link to the story at CBS Sports.
John Curtis Russell – Carterville, IL
June 8, 2021 By Leave a Comment
John Curtis Russell, 73, of Carterville, passed away on Friday June 4, 2021.
He was born on December 2, 1947 in Kansas City to John Carter and Erna (Quick) Russell.
He is survived by a special friend Martha Hargraves of Herrin and John’s special little girl Lauryn Hargraves.
He was a veteran of the United States Navy and was an avid reader and loved history and listening to music.
A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday June 13, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the Four Season’s Room at the Villas at Holly Brook in Carterville, IL.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
