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Linda L. Evans, 78, of Pana passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022 in her home. She was born March 11, 1943 in Taylorville to the late Clyde Wagner, Sr. and Margaret (Rice) Wagner. Linda married Noel Evans, Jr. on August 20, 1960, and he preceded her in death on July 15, 1998. Linda was a graduate of Pana High School. She had worked at Mallory’s, Illinois Consolidated Telephone Company, Horace Mann, was an owner-operator of Evans Concessions and Evans Café, […]
Jerry Ray Ohl, 63, of Assumption, died January 8, 2022 in Pana Community Hospital. Jerry was born on March 21, 1958 in Hillsboro, the son of Jessie Meral and Bonnie Mildred (Smith) Ohl. He married Donna Miller on September 5, 1998 in Assumption, and she survives. Jerry was a member of IBEW Local 146 and retired from Bodine Electric, Decatur. He was an avid L.A. Lakers and St. Louis Cardinals fan and enjoyed playing golf on the Wednesday night men’s […]
Barbara Ann Coughlin, 70, of Assumption, died January 7, 2022 in her home. Barb was born on December 30, 1951 in Pana, the daughter of John Thomas and Lucille Theresa (Rever) Coughlin. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Assumption and served on the St. Mary’s Altar Society. Barb also served the Assumption community as a councilwoman for seventeen years, the Assumption Alumni Committee and an active member of the Comet Girl’s Club. She worked as a […]
Harry Paul "Jabe" Hilt, 76, of Witt passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022 at his residence. The son of Harry Elmer Hilt and Dolores Haas, Jabe was born February 12, 1945 in Toledo, OH. He had retired from Illini Metal Works. He is survived by children David Hilt of Witt, Jeff (Kim) Hilt of Litchfield, Kayla (Matt) Manis of Nokomis, Nick Hilt of Hillsboro, Mary Hilt of Springfield, seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and his sister Karen (Micky) Umberger of Metropolis. […]
Wendy A. Kuperman, 52, of St.Louis, MO passed away on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022 at her residence. Wendy was born on September 28, 1969 in Hillsboro, the daughter of Carole (Willman) Barricklow and Michael E. Lutz. She graduated from Hillsboro High School and went on to follow her dream of becoming a nurse after graduating from the RN program at Lincoln Land Community College. Wendy continued her education through Chamberlain University, earning her Bachelor's and Master’s degrees in nursing. Wendy […]
ASSUMPTION -- The Assumption Community Pride Association (ACPA) will be holding its annual business meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 18. In addition to in-person attendance at the 1905 Brewery, there will also be a Zoom link available for virtual attendance. There will be a discussion of the events and initiatives from last year. Additionally, there will be a discussion on planning for 2022. Elections for new officers and directors will also occur. The agenda includes votes on potential […]
Ruth Paul Billiter, 98, of Pana passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022 in Hickory Estates, Pana. She was born June 12, 1923 in Pana to the late Louis and Agnes (Hoyer) Paul. She married Harold Billiter in 1973 and was a housewife for several years. He preceded her in death in 2000. Ruth entered nurses training at Evangelical Hospital in Chicago and in 1944 joined the U.S. Army Nurse Corps. She served in Germany as a First Lieutenant and was […]
TAYLORVILLE -- The resignation of Christian County State's Attorney Mike Havera leaves the position wide open for the special election in 2022. Wes Poggenpohl was brought into the office by Havera to get used to day-to-day operations and to make a smooth transition. Wes was appointed December 21 by the Christian County Board to fill the Havera vacancy. He was sworn in on December 31 by Judge Brad Paisley, according to the Breeze-Courier in Taylorville. In a press release Thursday […]
SPRINGFIELD – A former federal and Springfield-area prosecutor is the latest candidate for Illinois Secretary of State. John Milhiser describes himself in a news release as having a “commitment to justice and public service” describing himself as both a successful federal and Sangamon County prosecutor. He says he’s not a career politician despite having run for office before. However, he wants to help “restore faith in state government and our leaders,” claiming the “culture of corruption” still exists in Springfield. […]
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