It’s known as Proposal 23 by the Illinois High School Association’s Legislative Committee.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
Thompsonville downs Goreville to stay unbeaten
December 12, 2018 By Leave a Comment
GOREVILLE — Thompsonville got off to a terrible start trailing Goreville after the first quarter, but rebounded in the middle periods to beat the Blackcats, 61-44, and remain undefeated in a non-conference boys basketball game Tuesday night.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
75-year-old man gets prison time for defrauding 7 Southern Illinois banks of more than $500K
December 12, 2018 By Leave a Comment
An elderly Kinmundy man has been sentenced to serve more than six years in federal prison after he pleaded guilty to defrauding seven Southern Illinois banks out of more than $500,000.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
Underfunded state government pensions liabilities increase to $133.5 billion
December 12, 2018 By Leave a Comment
The tab for the state’s unfunded pension liabilities increased by $4.4 billion in the past year and is expected to continue growing through 2028, according to a new report from the bipartisan Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
Illinois farmers praise deal on federal farm bill
December 12, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Illinois farmers are praising a deal on the federal farm bill, which moved out of committee and passed the Senate on Tuesday.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
Charles “Chuck” Vogel — Christopher, IL
December 11, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Charles “Chuck” Vogel, 88, of Christopher passed away on December 9, 2018. He was born on June 5, 1930 in Christopher to Martin “Bill” and Maude (Jones) Vogel. He married Naomi (Eldridge) Vogel on May 22,1955 and she survives of Christopher.
He is also survived by his daughter LuAnn (Rick) Polley of Mulkeytown; two grandsons Charles “Kip” (Ashley) Polleyof Granite City, IL and Tyler Loren Polley of Fort Lauderdale, FL; one greatgrandchild Taylor Ray Polley of Granite City, IL; one sister Frances Furlin;five nieces and nephews Jo Ellen Eldridge of Springfield, IL, Debbie (Ron)Frost of Austin, AR, Michael Eldridge of East Hazelcrest, IL, Jeffery Eldridgeof Sauk Village, IL, Teresa Eldridge of Lowell, IN; and several great nieces andnephews.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodgeand had served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was also a memberof the First Christian Church in Christopher. He was preceded in death by his parents, step-father Joe Berolatti, mother and father-in-law Genell and Bob Reid, two brothers-in-law Pete Furlin and Raymond Eldridge.
Funeral services will be on Wednesday December 12, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Christopher with Rev. Daniel Ison officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 11:00 AM until the time of the service at 1:00 PM at the church. Burial will be at Harrison Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the First Christian Church of Christopher. Envelopes will be available at the church.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
He is also survived by his daughter LuAnn (Rick) Polley of Mulkeytown; two grandsons Charles “Kip” (Ashley) Polley of Granite City, IL and Tyler Loren Polley of Fort Lauderdale, FL; one great grandchild Taylor Ray Polley of Granite City, IL; one sister Frances Furlin; five nieces and nephews Jo Ellen Eldridge of Springfield, IL, Debbie (Ron) Frost of Austin, AR, Michael Eldridge of East Hazelcrest, IL, Jeffery Eldridge of Sauk Village, IL, Teresa Eldridge of Lowell, IN; and several great nieces and nephews.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and had served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was also a member of the First Christian Church in Christopher.
He was preceded in death by his parents, step-father Joe Berolatti, mother and father-in-law Genell and Bob Reid, two brothers-in-law Pete Furlin and Raymond Eldridge.
Funeral services will be on Wednesday December 12, 2018 at 1:00 Pm at the First Christian Church in Christopher with Rev. Daniel Ison officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 11:00 AM until the time of the service at 1:00 PM at the church. Burial will be at Harrison Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the First Christian Church of Christopher. Envelopes will be available at the church.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
HarrisonCemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the First Christian Church of Christopher. Envelopes will be available at the church.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
Jane M. (Vaughn) Baine – Sesser, IL
December 11, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Jane M. (Vaughn) Baine, 70, of Sesser and formerly of Aurora passed away Sunday night, December 9, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Baine was born in Aurora on January 30, 1948, the daughter of John Pierce & Alverda (Johnson) Vaughn.
Mrs. Baine was a member of Rescue Free Will Baptist Church in Whittington. She loved to make jewelry, and paint pictures. Her grandkids were her life.
She is survived by her husband, John T. Baine II, of Sesser; daughter Sara Montgomery, and husband Leonard Jr., of Benton; son John Travis Baine III, and wife Theresa, of Waterman, IL; grandchildren Alexandra Bree, and husband Kurtis, Shaina Baine, Micah Montgomery, J.T. Baine, Abigail Montgomery, Leonard “Trey” Montgomery III, Landon Baine and Melina Baine; great-grandson Talan Bee; sister Ruthann Gregg and husband Michael, of Prescott Valley, AZ; brother Jonathan Vaughn, of Sycamore, IL. She was also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Baine was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Roland Vaughn and Charles Vaughn and by one sister, Linda Kay Parks and her husband John.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, December 13th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Rev. Bryant Harris officiating. Burial will be in the Wolf Creek Cemetery in Carbondale. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Morton &Johnston Funeral Home and after 9:00 A.M. on Thursday.
For more information or to sign the online guest register please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com
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James Carl Marchese – Benton, IL
December 10, 2018 By Leave a Comment
James Carl Marchese, 97, of Benton, IL, passed away at 6:05 a.m., on Monday, December 3, 2018, at Helia Healthcare of Benton, IL, after a brief illness.
He was born on July 7, 1921, to John and Marie (Miller) Marchese in Buckner, IL. He shared many years of marriage with his loving wife, Alfredia (Steinheimer) until she passed away on January 6, 2007.
James was a high school football, basketball, and baseball stand out. He then went into the United States Coast Guard, and served during World War II. Following, he worked as a plant manager for Long Airdox Corporation. James was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church.
James is survived by his one daughter, Cathy Washnock of Ipswich, Massachusetts; his one son, James K. Marchese and his wife, Jeanie, of Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania; his four grandchildren, Mikkel Washnock, Lauren Washnock-Maldonado, Elizabeth Marchese, and Victoria Marchese-Sampson; his four great-grandchildren, Madelyn and David Washnock-Hanson, Isla and Tillman Washnock; and his nephew, Steve Stewart; and his niece Jayne Lau.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Alfredia Marchese, parents, John and Marie Marchese, one sister, Capitola Stewart, son-in-law, James A. Washnock and one niece, Iris Hampleman.
James loved watching sports, tending to his tomato and strawberry gardens, and playing cards, but most of all, he enjoyed spending precious time with family, especially his grandchildren.
Services have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 South Main Street, Benton, IL.
As per families request, cremation will take place.
Services may be held at a later date.
Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.
L. Jane Webster – Benton, IL
December 10, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Mrs. L. Jane Webster, age 90, of Benton, IL passed away with her children by her side at 6:48 p.m. Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Evelyn’s House Hospice Center of Creve Coeur, MO.
Celebration of Life Services for Mrs. Webster will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, December 23, 2018 at the First Christian Church of Benton, with Pastor Kurt Sanders officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sunday, December 23, 2018 at the First Christian Church.
Arrangements are through the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.
Jane was born on October 1, 1928 in Mogg, KY, the daughter of Edward Vernon Galloway and Mary Lillie (Harbin) Galloway. She married Alfred Jack Webster on August 28, 1948, and he preceded her in death on December 6, 1990.
Mrs. Webster formerly worked as a secretary with the U.B.E.W. Local in West Frankfort, and she was a member of the First Christian Church of Benton.
She enjoyed crocheting, cooking, reading, traveling, car rides, shopping trips, chocolate, her puppy dog Molly, and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
Mrs. Webster is survived by two children: a son Brian Webster and wife Mila of Harriman, TN, a daughter Janetta Baker and husband Dale of Vonore, TN; two grandchildren: Christy Shannon Ayars of Ringold, GA, Devin Webster Baker of Chattanooga, TN; a sister Lucille Horton of Miami, FL; several nieces and nephews; and her church family.
Jane was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son Brandon Jay Webster; two sisters: Nancy Brock, Jessie Ward; three brothers: Al Galloway, Barry Galloway, and Gene Galloway.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church building fund, or the Evelyn’s House BJC Foundation for Hospice, and donations will be accepted at the church.
To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Jane, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com
