(The Center Square) – Some communities around the state have made it known they plan to open for business soon, despite a stay-at-home order and the governor’s reopening plan.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
Pritzker says he’ll consider withholding federal funds from local governments that don’t follow his reopening plan
May 13, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Christian Mitchell Rolla — Benton, Illinois
May 12, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Christian Mitchell Rolla, age 17, of Benton, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020 in Benton.
Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic, and the public gatherings of no more than 10 people and observing social distancing; Private family burial services will be Thursday at the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery of Benton. The Leffler Funeral Home, of Benton, is in charge of arrangements.
Christian Mitchell Rolla was born on February 21, 2003 in Mt. Vernon, the son of Billy Ray Rolla and Jonna June L. (Mitchell) Rolla.
Christian was a student at Benton Consolidated High School.
He enjoyed attending both the Horse Prairie Baptist Church of Sesser, and the Immanuel Baptist Church in Benton.
Christian was into gaming, loved playing X-Box, enjoyed running track, collecting historic antique swords, studying history, talking politics, hanging out with his friends, and was fascinated with Russia.
His plans were to attend Georgetown University and planned to major and study foreign relations, with the goal of becoming an Ambassador.
According to his family, Christian was a very affectionate and supportive person. He cared about others, before himself.
Surviving is his mother Jonna June L. Rolla and partner John Paul Miller of Benton; his father Billy Ray Rolla and partner Theresa DeBord of Sesser; siblings: John Charles Eubanks, Jr. and wife Sierra of Whittington, Johnel Maria Eubanks and fiancée John Vercellino of Mulkeytown, Cobin Dane Rolla of Benton; grandparents: Ned Mitchell of Sesser, Victoria Conner and husband Mike of Herrin, Mike and Barbara Rolla of Christopher; aunts and uncles: Honor Haught of Alabama, Heidi Haught of Florida, Justin Mitchell and wife Brittany of Marion, Carrigan Mitchell of Nashville, TN, Michael Rolla and wife Valerie of Orient, Rodney Hale of Chicago; a niece Violet Eubanks; several cousins and numerous friends.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents: Amos and Rose Mary Mitchell, and Bill Ray.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Rolla Memorial Scholarship Fund, and will be accepted at the funeral home.
To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Christian, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com
Mary Catherine Cook – Mulkeytown, IL
May 11, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Mary Catherine Cook, 81, of Mulkeytown, passed away on Monday May 11, 2020.
She was born on September 27, 1938 in DuQuoin, IL to Clifford Edward Bryant and Mildred Lorraine (Stanhouse). She married Delton Ray Cook on July 22, 1956 and he survives of Mulkeytown.
She is also survived by her children Danny Cook of Mulkeytown, Christy Cook of Mulkeytown and Neita Cook of Surprise, AZ; granddaughter Shonda Pinkham of Mt Vernon; great grandchildren Chelsea Oliver, Hannah McKinney, and Alexis Oliver; great great grandchildren Ethan Fletcher, Finnley Shirrell, Adlynn McKinney and Carter Oliver expected in June 2020; brothers and sisters Lois (Larry) Powers of Florida, Barb (Mike) Hallobough of Tunnel Hill, IL, Martha Linn of Coello, Job Sisney of Benton and Bruce Joe (Debbie) Sisney of Mulkeytown.
She was a member of the Greenwood United Methodist Church in Mulkeytown for 64 years. She was preceded in death by her mother, father, step-mother Elsie Bryant and her step-father Sam Sisney. Graveside services will be held at the Ward Cemetery with Pastor Bill Wiggs officiating. Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher is handling arrangements. For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
Pritzker says he wants to see schools open in the fall
May 11, 2020 By Leave a Comment
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he hopes to see schools in Illinois welcome students back in the fall.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
Some Illinois counties draft their own reopening plans
May 11, 2020 By Leave a Comment
(The Center Square) – Some local elected officials want local businesses to open safely far sooner than Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s reopening plan would allow.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
Restaurant owners frustrated with Pritzker’s reopening plan
May 11, 2020 By Leave a Comment
(The Center Square) – With the prospect of waiting until June 26, many Illinois restaurant owners are wondering if their businesses will be able to stay afloat through the pandemic and Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s five-phase plan to reopen the state.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
Phoebe J. Meyer – Christopher, IL
May 11, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Phoebe J. Meyer, 94, of Christopher, passed away on May 8, 2020 at her daughter’s home in Christopher.
She was born on November 21, 1925 in Chicago, IL to John and Lena (Blake) Jensen. She married John Meyer on August 23, 1947 and he preceded her in death on October 2, 1966.
She is survived by her children J. David Meyer of Royalton, Jane (Bill) Rogers of Christopher and Karen (Dewey) McCabe of Columbus, GA; five grandchildren John (Trina) Meyer, Kristen (Paul) Gentry, Mike (Julie) Hertz, Angela McCabe and Dewey (Heather) McCabe and ten great grandchildren.
Phoebe had lived in Normal, IL, then she moved to Scottsdale, AZ and in 2018 she moved to her daughter’s home in Christopher.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one infant sister and two brothers Charles Jensen and Robert Jensen.
Private graveside services will be held at Park Hill Cemetery in Bloomington, IL.
Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher is handling arrangements.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
Clarence Everett Lampley — Benton, Illinois
May 11, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Mr. Clarence Everett Lampley, age 88, of Benton, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020 at the Benton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.
Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic, and the public gatherings of no more than 10 people and observing social distancing; Private burial services will be at the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery of Benton. The Leffler Funeral Home, of Benton, is in charge of arrangements.
Clarence Everett Lampley was born on April 24, 1932 in Benton, the son of Andy Lampley and Gertrude (McCann) Lampley. He married the former Mary Lou Poynor on June 22, 1950, and she preceded him in death on August 10, 2013.
Mr. Lampley was a retired laborer. He formerly owned and operated a insulation business, and a CB Radio business.
He enjoyed CB Radio, his handle was “Golden Boy”; and he enjoyed fishing.
Surviving are four sons: David Lampley, Tike Lampley and wife Cindy, Stephen Lampley, Keith Lampley and wife Christine, all of Benton; nine grandchildren: Stephanie Neal and husband Brian, Casey Lampley, Jeremy Lampley, Adam Lampley, Danielle Lampley, Stephen Lampley, Tyler Lampley and wife Hayli, Jordan Lampley and wife Taylor, Keegan Lampley; five great-grandchildren: Kade, Skylinn, Karsinn, Brennan, Maddox; a brother Paul Lampley and wife Diane of Buckner; a sister Mary Summers and husband Wayne of West Frankfort; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; three brothers: Donald Lampley, Sr., Archie Lampley, Sr., William Thomas Lampley, Sr.; two infant sisters: Dorothy and Lula Belle Lampley.
To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Clarence Everett Lampley, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com
Edwin “Ed” Russell – Mulkeytown, IL
May 8, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Edwin “Ed” C. Russell, 72, of Mulkeytown, passed away at 12:40 p.m., on Thursday, May 7, 2020, at the Benton Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.
He was born on September 11, 1947, to Edwin and Mary (Stewart) Russell in Terre Haute, IN.
Mr. Russell was a member of the West City Church of God.
Ed was a loving brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Throughout Ed’s life he had a passion for helping others, he retired with 55 years of faithful dedication serving many communities in fire service. At the end of his fire service career he was a Captain at the Buckner Fire Department. If you couldn’t find Ed at his residence you would find him faithfully at the fire department, training, washing and performing maintenance on the fire fighter apparatus, cleaning the fire house and taking care of up keep, giving tours to children, or simply spending time with his fellow fire fighters which he considered family.
Edwin is survived by his four children, Angela Henderson and husband Jahavich, Leslie Allen and husband Lewis, Eddie Russell, and Daniel Russell and wife April; a brother, the Rev. Gerald Russell and wife Annie; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin Howard and Mary Jennetta Russell.
Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 South Main Street, Benton, IL.
Per Ed’s wishes cremation will take place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Buckner Fire Department, 207 Main Street, Buckner, IL. 62819.
Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.
MLB season startup: Here are the pros and cons of the three most likely scenarios
May 8, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Major League Baseball must decide whether bringing its sport back and televising it to home-bound fans is a worthwhile risk.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
