Lester R. “Jim” Weeden, 80, of Pana, formerly of Taylorville, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Pana Community Hospital. He was born on September 4, 1941 in Taylorville, the son of Lester O. “Shorty” and Anna (Browning) Weeden. Lester married Barbara A. Tolly on January 5, 1964 in Taylorville, and she preceded him in death on April 29, 2014. He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving on the Sullivan DD537 and his memberships include the […]
SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) -- State Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) announced he will run for state treasurer on Tuesday. If he wins the Republican Party nomination, he likely would face two-term incumbent Mike Frerichs, who is seeking reelection. In Tuesday’s announcement, Demmer pledged to oppose tax increases and bring greater transparency to state spending. “Unfortunately, in Springfield right now, the politicians’ answer to every problem is higher taxes and more spending,” Demmer said in a statement. “We know Springfield politicians […]
Betty L. Burrus, 91, of Herrick passed away Monday, January 10, 2022 in Pana Community Hospital. She was born January 21, 1930 in Lovington to the late John and Anna (Remmers) Wood. Betty married Duane M. Chamberlain, and they later divorced. She married Emmett Burrus on August 15, 1982, and he preceded her in death. Betty was a graduate of Pana High School, Class of 1948 and a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Pana. She was a homemaker and […]
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 […]
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