Staunton Star - Times - Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years

Concordia Hall in Staunton will host their pork steak dinner this Sunday, Jan. 22. Tickets are $12 each. The menu includes pork steak, baked beans, and cole slaw. Serving begins at 10 a.m. and...

At the recent Chamber of Commerce meeting held on Jan. 3, it was decided to bring back Staunton’s Casino Night. It has tentatively been scheduled for Saturday, March 11. If you have the time or...

The Staunton Knights of Columbus will hold their annual free throw contest on Thursday, Jan. 26, at the St. Michael's gym. Registration starts at 5 p.m. and the competition will begin at 6 p.m. This...

County Clerk Pete Duncan announced that a new state program allows for a free death certificate for any active duty and retired service members who pass away. The program also reduces the cost of...

Jim Thomas Duncan, 75, of Gillespie, Ill., died at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023. He was born June 16, 1947, in Litchfield to David and Ruth Christian Duncan. He... Full story

Franklin Junie Basden, 94, of rural Mt. Olive, Ill., died at his residence on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. He was born Oct. 23, 1928, in Pilot Knob, Mo., the son of the late Frank David and Mary May... Full story

Margaret McGrady, 97, died peacefully on Jan. 6, 2023, at her home in Gillespie, Ill. She was born in Farina on Jan. 24, 1925, to Charles and Agnes (Crooker) Bee. Margaret grew up in Alma. She... Full story

Wendy Kay Looser of Staunton, Ill., died Jan. 12, 2023, in Alton. Services are pending with Becker and Son Funeral Home in Mt. Olive beckerandson.com.... Full story

Aaron Tytus Robbins, 74, of Benld, Ill., died at Community Hospital of Staunton on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. He was born April 10, 1948, in Grassy, Mo., to Bill Robbins and Rosemary Fowler Baker. He... Full story

Clara Marie Mansholt, 94, of Staunton, Ill., died on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, at Heritage Health in Staunton. She was born July 6, 1928, the daughter of the late Harry and Margaret (Zdlikofer) Senaldi. S... Full story

Vivian Lea (Martintoni) Martin, 76, of Opdyke, Ill., died Jan. 10, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. She was born July 30, 1946, in Williamson, a daughter of the late Robert and Marion... Full story

Mary Ann Hasse Buel passed away on Jan. 2, 2023, at a hospice facility near Tampa, Fla. Mary Ann Hasse was born on May 27, 1938, in Litchfield, Ill. She attended Staunton High School and Illinois... Full story

Maridel Lee Fowler, 88, died on Jan. 11, 2023, at Heritage Health Care in Gillespie, Ill.. She was born on March 1, 1934, in Williamson, the daughter of the late William and Nora (Best) Nixon. She... Full story

Jeanne Yvonne Townsend, 64, of Staunton, IL died on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL. She was born on March 1, 1958 in Granite City, IL to William Omer Eaker and... Full story

Wednesday, Jan. 18 - Bingo 10:30 a.m. - Barbecue Chicken on Bun, Oven Roasted Potatoes, Baked Pinto Beans, Fruit Cocktail, Pudding Thursday, Jan. 19 - Beef Vegetable Soup, Pickled Beets, Pineapple,...

The Partnership for Educational Excellence is gearing up for an exciting trivia night on Saturday, Feb. 4. The evening will benefit the Partnership’s programs that benefit CUSD7 students through...

Marriage license Jack Lee Pilger, Staunton; Barbara Ellen Pilger, Staunton Divorces Jessica Carol Schwaninger, Virden; Kurt Vincent Schwaninger III, Jefferson, GA Court • Derrick R. Hurley, 37, of...

Salem United Church of Christ, 1117 West North Street in Alhambra, will hold their 75th annual sausage supper on Saturday, Jan. 28, at the church. The dinner is being sponsored by the Salem...

Salem United Church of Christ, 1117 West North Street in Alhambra, will hold their 75th annual sausage supper on Saturday, Jan. 28, at the church. The dinner is being sponsored by the Salem...