Joe Biden hit back at allegations over his son, Hunter, saying there was nothing corrupt about the firing of that Ukrainian prosecutor. But that is a total dodge.
Here’s a link to the editorial at Fox News.
Editorial: The real Ukraine scandal is US cash for gas — It involves the Bidens and a growing list of Dems
October 15, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Illinois drives awareness of cyber protection during Cyber Security Month
October 15, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Having a strong password is the first step to protecting online accounts, the state’s Chief Information Security Officer said.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
Poll: Six in 10 Illinoisans consider leaving state
October 15, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Six in ten Illinoisans have thought about becoming ex-Illinoisans in the last year, according to a September poll conducted for the University of Illinois at Springfield.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
State Sen. Martin Sandoval resigns chairmanship amid federal probe
October 15, 2019 By Leave a Comment
State Sen. Martin Sandoval, D-Chicago, stepped down as the chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee on Friday as new details emerged showing the broad scope of the federal probe.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
Robert P. “Bob” Gant – Benton, IL
October 14, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Robert P. “Bob” Gant, 95, of Benton, IL passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Helia Health Care Center in Benton.
He was born in Benton, IL on February 9, 1924, the son of Robert Rollie & Gertie Belle (Scrutchfield) Gant.
He married Pauline Flanagan in 1947 in Benton and she preceded him in death on July 4, 2001.
He was a retired Millwright.
Mr. Gant is survived by three granddaughters, Tammy Collins, and husband James, of Salyersville, KY, Tabatha Collinsworth, and husband Brian, of Salyersville, KY and Misty Howard, and husband Clint, of Salyersville, KY; grandchildren Kaitlyn Shepherd, and husband Ryan, Kara Francis, and husband Cody, Caleb Blair, Jacob Howard, Brianna Collinsworth and Dylan Collinsworth; great-grandchildren Cason Francis and Hudson Shepherd; daughter-in-law Diana Gant, of Salyersville, KY; sister Arletta Shadowen, of Benton, IL
Mr. Gant was preceded in death by his parents, wife, sons Michael Gant and Frank Gant, by four sisters and three brothers.
Funeral services will be held at 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 16th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton. Visitation will be from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday at the funeral home.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com
Elizabeth “Betty Ann” Simmons – Delavan, WI (formerly of Franklin County)
October 13, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Elizabeth “Betty Ann” Simmons, 86, passed away Friday morning, Oct. 11, 2019 at the Greenville Nursing & Rehab Center in Greenville, IL.
She was born in Benton, IL on January 4, 1933, the daughter of Frank & Winnie Maude (Pinkham) Rice.
She married Charles Robert “Bob” Simmons on Oct. 14, 1950 in Piggott, Arkansas, and he preceded her in death on March 23, 2011.
Mr. & Mrs. Simmons had lived in the Delavan, WI area for almost 50 years. She had worked at Lakeland Hospital in Elkhorn, WI.
Mrs. Simmons is survived by her sons, Grant Simmons, and Justin, of Mundelein, IL and Gregg Simmons, and wife Jane, of Lacrosse, WI; grandchildren Sarah Heep, and husband Steve, of Wildwood, MO, Shannon Simmons, of Menasha, WI, Lauren Schultz, of Wildwood, MO and Ryan Schultz, of Wildwood, MO; two great-grandchildren Madison and Brooklyn.
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Mrs. Simmons was preceded in death by her parents,pusband, by a sister, Evelyn and by a brother, Charles Rice.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019 at Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton. Burial will be in the Masonic & Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be after 10 A.M. on Wednesday at the funeral home.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com
Mary Ann Przybyl-Shelbyville, IL formerly of Sesser
October 13, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Mary Ann Przybyl, 89, of Shelbyville, IL passed away on October 12, 2019. She was born on December 25, 1929 in Sesser, IL to William and Bertha (Jones) Veach.
She married Florian Phillip Przybyl on January 12, 1956 and he survives of Shelbyville. She is also survived by her children Diane (William) Kyle of Litchfield and Elaine Przybyl of Shelbyville; one granddaughter Heather (Rick) Knop of Litchfield and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, and four sisters. She was a proud Navy wife.
Funeral services will be on Wednesday October 16, 2019 at 11:00 AM at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser with Brother Larry Cook officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at 11:00 AM. Burial will be at the Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser. In lieu of flowers donations can be given to the Alzheimer’s Association. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
Jane Lampley – Logan, IL
October 11, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Jane Lampley, 65, of Logan passed away on Friday Morning October 11, 2019 surrounded by her husband and children.
She was born in Christopher, IL on September 1, 1954, the daughter of Raleigh “Poogie” Meacham and Barbara (Bradley) Meacham.
She married Phil Lampley on September 8, 1973 and he survives.
Mrs. Lampley was an active member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Benton. Her heart was with her family and her church family.
She is survived by her husband, Phil Lampley, of Logan; three children, Michael Lampley, Jr., and wife Jamie, of Manhattan Beach, CA, Chad Lampley, and wife Kristen, of Benton, IL and Somer Slone, and husband John, of Marion, IL; nine grandchildren, Brant, Carly, Dago, Lacey, Luke, Lane, Kinley and Nolan; two brothers, Brad Meacham, and wife Shelley, of Marion and David Meacham, and wife Jennifer, of Logan and one sister, Chris Browning, and husband Steve, of Benton. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 14th at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Benton with Dr. Sammy Simmons officiating. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday at the Immanuel Baptist Church and after 10 a.m. on Monday at the church.
In lieu of Flowers, Memorials may be made to the Immanuel Baptist Church Building Fund.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com
Sharon Kay Heinrich — Benton, IL
October 9, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Sharon Kay Heinrich, age 71, of Benton, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at her home.
A Private Family Visitation and Funeral Service will be held at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton, with Private Graveside Services at the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery of Benton. Donnie Coulson will officiate. Leffler Funeral Home, of Benton, is in charge of arrangements.
Sharon Kay Heinrich was born on February 19, 1947 in Benton, the daughter of Bill G. Smith and Birdie Lee (Roberts) Smith. She married Earnest Eugene Heinrich on March 17, 1968, and he survives.
Sharon formerly worked as an assembly line technician with Turco Manufacturing of Du Quoin.
She loved going to the horse races, playing BINGO, spending time with her family, and especially loved helping raise her grandchildren.
Surviving is her husband of 51 years Earnest E. Heinrich of Benton; her three children: Darren Heinrich and wife Jessi of Chester, West Virginia, Nathan Heinrich and wife April of Riverview, FL, and Haley Heinrich of Miami, FL; six grandchildren: Anthony Heinrich and wife Cailah of Benton, J’Dah Koger and husband Cyrus of Nikomis, IL, Dylan Heinrich and Mallory Heinrich, both of Chester, West Virginia, Kaitlyn Flores and Johnathan Payan, both of Benton; a great-granddaughter Halle Kate Heinrich; siblings: Dorothy Cockrum of Benton, Jim Smith and wife Virginia of Benton, Ernest Smith of Benton, Gene Smith of Benton, Gary Smith of Benton, Jody Fotheringhame of Benton, Geneva Smith of Benton, Lenita Adams of Benton, Jeannette Tasky of Benton, Judy Ward of Du Quoin; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant sister Linda Sue Smith; sisters: Mary Hobbie, Eunice Connor; and brothers: Dale Smith, Bob Smith, and John Charles Smith.
To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Sharon, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com
