ST. LOUIS — Last in the NHL in early January, the St. Louis Blues keep making history and celebrating an unlikely run.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
Bote lifts Cubs past Diamondbacks
April 22, 2019 By Leave a Comment
CHICAGO — David Bote had to go. So he took matters into his own hands.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
Syndergaard battered despite gift homer, Cards top Mets
April 22, 2019 By Leave a Comment
ST. LOUIS — Noah Syndergaard has found his health, and even a little bit of luck at the plate, but he’s still off to a vexing start to the season.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
Op-Ed: Wake-up call: Illinois shrinkage makes history
April 22, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Illinoisans have been hearing their state is shrinking for five years now. But new figures released Thursday say something they’ve never heard.
Here’s a link to the editorial at Illinois News Network.
Op-Ed: Report highlights school district administrative bloat, need for consolidation
April 22, 2019 By Leave a Comment
The rural City of Marengo is located in western McHenry County, about 60 miles northwest of Chicago.
Here’s a link to the editorial at Illinois News Network.
State Police director blames distracted driving for more crashes
April 22, 2019 By Leave a Comment
The Illinois State Police say there is a disturbing trend in crashes, and deadly crashes, in the state.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
Illinoisans could see higher gas prices if Springfield, Washington act on proposed hikes
April 22, 2019 By Leave a Comment
With both federal and state government mulling gas tax hikes, Illinois residents could potentially see higher prices at the pump.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
Illinois spends more per student on school administration than any other state, report finds
April 22, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Illinois spends more on public school administrators per student than any other state in the nation.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
Karen Lee Knepp — Christopher, IL
April 20, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Karen Lee Knepp, age 66, of Christopher, passed away at 3:00 a.m. Thursday, April 18, 2019 at the Benton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
Mrs. Knepp’s wishes were to be cremated, with no public services.
Cremation arrangements are through the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.
Karen was born on January 5, 1953 in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of Daniel O’Connell and Margaret (Sweeney) O’Connell. She married Donald Knepp in December 1978, and he preceded her in death on January 17, 2010.
Mrs. Knepp was a homemaker and a former service desk attendant at a grocery store.
She enjoyed watching television, talking on the phone to her friends and family, and she loved her dog Susie Q.
Karen is survived by her children: Melissa Golec and husband Richard of Buckner, Rhonda Knepp-McCrumb of Finleyville, PA, Donald Knepp, Jr. of Bigler, PA, James Knepp and wife Crystal of East Liverpool, OH, Jennifer Rose-Harper, Michelle Knepp and William Knepp all of Pennsylvania; 21 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 4 brothers: Daniel O’Connell and wife Nancy of Pennsylvania, Robert O’Connell and wife Linda of New Port Richey, FL, John O’Connell and partner Kathy of St. Petersburg, FL, James O’Connell and wife Sherri of Clearwater, FL; a sister Patricia Richard and husband David of Pikeville, NC; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; 2 children: Yvonne Knepp and Christopher Knepp; a granddaughter Marissa Yohe; and a brother Eugene O’Connell.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Mrs. Karen Knepp, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com
Oveda Neal Gulley – Benton, IL
April 18, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Oveda Neal Gulley, 96, of Benton passed away Wednesday night April 17, 2019 at Heritage Woods in Benton.
She was born in Benton, IL on February 23, 1923, the daughter of James & Cora Neal.
She married Raymond Gulley on September 7, 1940.
Mrs. Gulley was a member of the North Benton Missionary Baptist Church. She worked as a homemaker, she worked at Franklin Hospital, and as a Factory Worker. She truly enjoyed her family and her Church.
Mrs. Gulley is survived by her daughters, Shirley Wilkerson and Judith Border; son–in-law, John Trill; grandchildren Karen (Bill) Pickering, Eric (lynn) Hutchens, Cathy (John) Terry, Connie Johnson and fiancé Eric Ashby; great-grandchildren Ryan Miller and partner Brandon Miller, Alecia (Brian) Davis, Ashley Hutchens, Matthew Hutchens, Calli Terry & fiance Kaleb Gardner, Seth, Nicholas & Connor Terry, Trevor & Reece Johnson; great-great-grandchildren Riley & Skylar Davis, Alaina Creswell, Emric Hutchens,
Jaxson Terry,Chase & Emiri Gardner (Due August 19).
Mrs. Gulley was preceded in death by her parents, husband, by a daughter-Sharon Trill, by a grandson-Shawn Trill, by Sons-in-law-Bobbie Wilkerson and John Border, seven brothers and one sister.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Ralph Latta & Staff. Hospice of Southern Illinois, the Staff of Heritage Woods of Benton, and caregivers:Kathy Fromherz & Sandy Amireh.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or to North Benton Missionary Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 A.M. Saturday, April 20th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Rev. Gary West & Rev. Keith Neal officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com
