ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Padres paraded pitchers to the mound because they really didn’t have much choice.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
Padres record parade to the mound doesn’t stop Padres sweep
October 9, 2020 By Leave a Comment
While Illinois sits … Kentucky, Missouri schools keep playing
October 9, 2020 By Leave a Comment
While football fields and volleyball courts are dark until March in Southern Illinois, they continue to get regular usage in their standard fall season in states like Kentucky and Missouri.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
82 employees, residents of Choate Mental Health test COVID-19-positive in past 10 days
October 9, 2020 By Leave a Comment
ANNA — In the past 10 days, 82 employees and residents of Choate Developmental Center in Anna have tested positive for COVID-19, officials said Wednesday.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
Reform group says move to hold Madigan accountable is above politics
October 9, 2020 By Leave a Comment
(The Center Square) – While Democrats say Republicans are playing politics with the House investigation into Speaker Michael Madigan, a group promoting reforms said the issue is much bigger than that.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
Is Social Media a Helpful Tool or a Crutch?
October 9, 2020 By Leave a Comment
What makes social media so addictive? Why do you have to go back and check a picture 50 times after you post? Why are you constantly checking your phone?
Here’s a link to the column.
Pritzker proposes changes to state justice system
October 9, 2020 By Leave a Comment
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker released a set of principles Tuesday for changing Illinois’ criminal justice system.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
Robert E. “Bob” Howard — West Frankfort, IL
October 7, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Robert E. “Bob” Howard, 90, of West Frankfort passed away Sunday evening, October 4, 2020 at the Herrin Hospital.
Bob was born in Bonnie, IL on April 28, 1930 the son of Samueal & Grace (Oathout) Howard.
On January 3, 1946 in Pocahontas, Arkansas Bob married his childhood sweetheart Louise Chesney. With God and love they shared 73 years of marriage.
Mr. Howard retired after 32 years of driving for UPS. Bob & his wife Louise were very active musically in several area churches for many years. Bob was a life long Cubs Fan.
Mr. Howard is survived by his wife, Louise Howard, of West Frankfort; two sons, Rich Howard, and wife Linda, of Marion, IL and Ron Howard, and wife Julie, of West Frankfort; grandchildren Brandon Howard, and daughter Nikki Furlong, Tyler Howard, and wife Kim and their children Hudson and Brody Howard, Gretchen Marks (deceased) and husband Joe, and their children Abby and Lily Marks, Ted Howard, and children Alexis and Canaan Howard, Justin Howard and his children Cameron and Briley Howard and Aaron Howard; sister-in-law Mary Ellen Hoppes.
Mr. Howard was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Robert E. “Robbie” Howard, Jr., daughter-in-law-Janet Howard, five Brothers, Hansel Howard, Harley Howard, Doyle Howard, Buck Howard and Maurice Howard, and four sisters, Fern Mendenhall, Rita Knowles, Ruth Hoots and Muriel Allen.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 8th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Pastor Joe Daniels officiating. Burial will be in the Kirk Cemetery in Ina, IL. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Thursday at the funeral home.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com
DoLores Brincivalli — Benton formerly of Dolton, IL
October 7, 2020 By Leave a Comment
DoLores Brincivalli, 91, of Benton formerly of Dolton, IL passed away on October 6, 2020 at the Franklin Hospital.
She was born on January 3, 1929 in Riverdale, IL to Louis and Evelyn (Lenover) Martens. She married Dario Brincivalli on January 10, 1948 and he preceded her in death on December 5, 1982.
She is survived by her daughters Vicki (Hal) Harrington of New Lenox, IL and Linda Dawe of Valier; three grandchildren Ray Wise of New Lenox, IL, Sean (Jodie) Dawe of Christopher and Angela (Chuck) Brown of Winchester, IL; four great grandchildren Jaden, Landree, Tyson and Carson and one sister Joan David of Tinley Park.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother Ron Martens and son-in-law George Dawe.
She worked 26 years as a secretary at Dr. Iwanetz office. She loved her grandchildren, great grandchildren and the Chicago Cubs.
Funeral Mass will be on Saturday October 10, 2020 at 11:00 AM at the St Andrews Catholic Church in Christopher with Father Urban Osuji officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday at the church from 10:00 AM until the time of the Mass at 11:00 AM. Burial will be at St Andrews Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the St Andrews Building Trust Fund. Envelopes will be available at the church.
Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher is handling arrangements.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
William Jessie Burgess – Houston, TX (formerly of Sesser, IL)
October 6, 2020 By Leave a Comment
William Jessie Burgess, 58, of Houston, Texas (formerly of Sesser, IL) passed away September 22, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.
Billy was born August 18, 1962 in Herrin Illinois to James and Linda (Leeper) Burgess. He attended Southern Illinois University. In 1986 he married Joyce Lee McCann and in 1989 moved to Houston, Texas where he worked for American Realty Investors for 25 years.
Billy was preceded in death by his father, James Allen Burgess. He is survived by his mother, Linda Louise Burgess, wife Joyce Lee Burgess, daughter Jessica Elaine Burgess and James Babcock, his sister Kelly Jo (Burgess) Brown, nieces Kaitlin Pool and Mikayla and Tristan McAtee, and a large extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends.
Billy will be remembered most for his uniquely bold personality, sense of humor, his voice, his laugh, his genuine smile, and his ability to show love. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten.
A special note of gratitude to Kenneth Hatfield for his mentorship throughout Billy’s career and for his outpouring of compassion and generosity through Billy’s battle with cancer.
Barbara J. DeGroff – Batavia, IL (formerly of Logan, IL)
October 5, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Barbara J. DeGroff, age 76, of Batavia, IL, formerly of Logan, IL passed away peacefully Saturday, October 3, 2020 at her home in Batavia.
She was born July 27, 1944, the daughter of Edgar Betine and Elsie Betine (Summers).
On March 8, 1963 she married Paul V. DeGroff and he preceded her in death on April 2, 1999. Barbara worked for a number of years at Burgess Norton in Geneva and Dukane Corp in St. Charles until she retired in 2009.
She is survived by one of her three children Darren DeGroff (Lori), Batavia, IL aswell as by Brent (Amy), Evernden, Friendswood, TX who was like a son to her. She is also survived by her two siblings, Ronnie (Dana) Betine, Logan, IL and Brenda Smith, Johnston City,IL. She leaves behind uncles and an aunt, Kenneth (Judy) Summers and Charles Ford as well as a number of cousins. Also left to grieve are two brothers-in-law, Ronald (Mary) Corbin and John Neil (Karen) Spilman.
She leaves to mourn her passing eleven neices and nephews, Michael (Pam) Betine, Rhonda (John) Schaper, Rebecca (Tony) Bevier, Richard (Angela) Smith, Karla Corbin, Jason (Casey) Smith, Damien Dawson (Kelly), Connie Smith, Derek Dawson, Andrea McMahon and Geoff Kaak, as well as a number of great nieces and great nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Elsie Betine, her husband, Paul V. DeGroff, and children Debra DeGroff and Daniel DeGroff.
She collected butterflies and could regularly be found crocheting, reading, playing word games and puzzles. She enjoyed watching all the birds that would accumulate on the birdfeeders in her back yard. She was a lover of dogs and had at least one most of her life, she will be missed by Winnie, Gracie, Roxy and Cooper.
A Visitation for Barbara will be Tuesday, October 6, 2020 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Malone Funeral Home, 324 E. State Street (Rt 38) Geneva, IL. There will also be a visitation on Thursday, October 8 from 9 am until the time of her funeral service at 11:00 am at Pate Funeral Home in Benton, IL 301 S Main St, Benton, IL 62812., with the Reverend Ryan Mulvany Officiating services.
Burial will be in Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton immediately following the funeral.
In lieu of flowers memorials would be appreciated to Starfish Animal Rescue, 167 Oswalt Ave, Batavia, IL 60510.
