(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.
Sound of silence: Baseball thinking ahead to silent stadiums
May 8, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Tom Murphy has become somewhat of an online sensation during baseball’s shutdown for the array of workouts the Seattle Mariners’ catcher posts on Instagram from his home in upstate New York.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
House GOP slams reopening plan; Bryant says she ‘will not comply’ as it comes to church worship
May 8, 2020 By Leave a Comment
SPRINGFIELD — Republican members of the Illinois House of Representatives on Wednesday criticized Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s multi-phase plan to reopen Illinois by region, saying it does not act quickly enough to respond to the economic hardship caused by his stay-at-home order.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
Reopening Illinois: Everything you need to know about getting back to normal at gyms, the office, restaurants and more
May 8, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Illinoisans finally have a plan for what “getting back to normal” might look like — and how long it will take. Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s five-phase plan allows for a gradual reopening of businesses, gatherings, events and more — with a strategy that divides the state into regions and takes a careful look at the spread of COVID-19.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
