Year in review
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December 28, 2022
from issues of the Star-Times
Jan. 5, 2022
Exterior work at the Sanks Machining building on Route 4 was completed allowing crews to begin work on the inside.
The SHS Lady Bulldogs basketball team won the championship at Winterfest Tournament at CORL in Centralia. Caidy Tuetken was named Tournament MVP. She and Ele Feldmann and Haris Legendre were selected to the All-Tournament team.
Obituaries: Sharon Kay Hainaut (69) of New Douglas died Dec. 3; Mary Linda Morey (77) of Bunker Hill died Dec 29; Donald Tieman (83) of Gillespie died Dec. 27; Kim Ottis Turner (64) of Grafton died Dec. 29; Larry Cunningham (80) of Alton died Dec. 29; Kenneth Klaus (88) of Gillespie died Dec. 30; James DeVries (60) of Staunton died Dec. 28; Genevieve Shuey (96) of Gillespie died Dec. 28.
Jan. 12, 2022
Obituaries: Samantha A. Muir-Hogsed (49) of Staunton died Jan. 4; Richard E. Bellovich (84) of Litchfield died Jan. 5; Billie Westwood (93) of Gillespie died Jan. 6; Debra Sue Page (62) of Walshville died Jan.2; Kathy J. Evanick (59) of Benld died Jan. 4; Jim J. Ulrich (88) of Staunton died Dec. 28; Norma M. Biros (88) of Staunton died Jan. 8.
Jan. 19, 2022
New voter cards are being mailed to all county voters.
Obituaries: Mary Catherine “Cookie” Chapman (80) of Bunker Hill died Jan 14; Rose Marie McCourt (85) of Gillespie died Jan. 9; Nicolle Rene Bray (31) of Ballwin, Mo., died Jan. 6; Norma M. Biros (88) of Staunton died Jan 8; Howard G. Lewis (73) of Staunton died Jan. 8.
Jan. 26, 2022
The Lady Bulldogs won the Macoupin County Basketball Tournament Championship. Caidy Tuetken, Haris Legendre and Cayden Silvester of Staunton were named to County All-Tournament teams.
SHS Seniors named Illinois State Scholars: Sam Best, Joseph Cisler, Jonathan Daugherty, Koral Keehner, Teagan Lorenz , Kendall Meyer, Cayden Silvester, and Jacqueline Vercoglio.
Lucy Taylor and Maxwell Eldred earned the highest PSAT/NMSQT scores at Staunton High School.
SHS students honored as Outstanding Winter Athletes: Caidy Tuetken, Savanah Billings and Cayden Silvester (basketball); Isabella Henning (Cheerleader); and Layla Hoffman (Red Roses).
Obituaries: Silas Burgess (80) of Staunton died Jan 16; Kelly Lyn Daley (55) of Gillespie died Jan. 13; Thomas D. Hubert (78) of Benld died Jan. 12; Ronald L. Cunningham (76) of Gillespie died Jan. 17; Sheryl E. Halpin (71) of Dorchester died Jan. 17; Truman, L. Burns (76) of Carlinville died Jan.16; Pamela Sue Hayden (65) of New Douglas died Jan. 20; Tanya M. Feeley (47) of Carlinville died Jan. 20; Nelson Marasti (82) of Gillespie died Jan. 21; Geraldine M. Harvill (73) of Gillespie died Jan. 16; Clinton M. Spickerman (94) of Bunker Hill died Jan. 19; Loralee Sciranko (87) of Gillespie died Jan. 19; Robert L Koniak (88) of Sawyerville died Jan. 22; Donald G. Clark (83) of Crestwood, Mo., died Jan. 18; Memorial for Peggy Painter was held Jan. 30.
Feb. 2, 2022
Major Case Squad to investigate death of Bunker Hill woman.
Staunton 7th Grade Jr. High Basketball Terriers ended their season with a 21-1 record. Their only loss was to East St. Louis Lincoln in post season play.
Obituaries: Lanida D. Frizzo (83) of Godfrey died Jan. 27; Jerome Greeling (72) of Mt. Olive died Jan. 26; Elton R. Best (92) of Staunton died Jan. 26.
Feb. 9, 2022
Jr. High Principal Dr. John Griffith died unexpectedly Feb. 3.
Winter storms hit with winds, bitter cold temps, and a mix of snow and ice on Feb. 2 and 3.
Major Case Squad determined that Bunker Hill woman’s death was unlikely a homicide.
A temporary restraining order sent a teacher back to classroom pending future court orders.
James and Katie (Trettenero) Arnold of Edwardsville announced the birth of their daughter.
Obituaries: Michael Conkling (68) of Mt. Olive died Jan. 30; Alfrieda Bolin (83) of Staunton, died Jan. 23; William Hamilton (97) of Gillespie died Feb. 6; Joseph Dona (93) of Gillespie died Feb 6; Howard Schehl (63) of Mt. Olive died Feb. 3; Marilyn Louise Knutson (94) of Litchfield died Jan 28.
Feb. 16, 2022
New Dollar General Store opened on Route 4 in Staunton.
Brad Miller was named the Zoning Administrator/Code Enforcement Officer.
Obituaries: Marian Grace Henry (93) of Englewood Fla., died Jan.24; John Griffith (54) of Maryville died Feb. 3; Carol Ann (Zuchek) Heise (74) of Genesco died Feb. 11; Paul Leroy Calvins (87) of Benld died Feb. 8; Betty J. Archer (87) of Gillespie died Feb. 6; Cora Fern Noel (72) of Staunton died Feb. 8; Myra J. Keiser (94), formerly of Mt. Olive, died Feb. 11; Ruth Marie Nitz (101) of Dorchester died Feb. 10.
Feb. 23, 2022
A Navion L-17B Single engine aircraft made an emergency landing in an open field off Route 4 near DeCamp Road on Sunday, Feb. 20, after experiencing a loss of power. No injuries were reported.
Obituaries: Violet R. Felchner (91) of Staunton died Feb. 12; Joshua “Chache” Dobrinich (44) died Feb. 9; Bonnie Zirkelbach (59) of Benld died Feb. 13; Edward R. Niehaus (89) of rural New Dougas died Feb. 15; George William Jones (78) of Staunton died Feb. 10; Gladys Eleanor Windau (71) of rural New Douglas died Feb. 15; Joseph H. Hinnen III (70) of Lake KaHo died Feb.15; Kenneth R. Wasylenko (58) of Gillespie died Feb. 17.
March 2, 2022
Mask mandates are discontinued in most public places.
Staunton school district planned to implement summer school program.
Nathan Alderson and Caitlin Mathers of Gillespie announced the birth of their daughter born Feb. 25.
Obituaries: Dorothy Lee Hillebrand (87) of Staunton died Feb. 20; Marc Marel Dragoy (61) of Staunton died Feb. 11; Lois E. Schuster (84) of Sawyerville died Feb 26; Crystal Dawn (Cralley) Siefke (39) of Livingston died Feb. 23; Robert “Bob” Johnessee (77) of New Douglas died Feb. 25.
March 9, 2022
Bill Carpenter was hired as interim Junior High Principal.
Seventh Grade Terriers were Regional Champions.
Price of gasoline topped $4, highest since 2008.
Obituaries: Sue Bruhn (78) of Staunton died Feb. 28; Don L. Hankins (40) of Livingston died Feb. 25; Mary “Terry” Mize (69 of Gillespie died Feb. 26; Bill Dittmar (66) of Worden died March 1, Kathryn S.Westfall (67) of Litchfield died March 2; Raymond Beebe (38) of Gillespie died Feb. 28; Willim Gurley (24) of Benld died Feb. 21; Wendall Harness Sr. (86) of Seattle, formerly of Staunton, died Dec. 22 2021; Michael Heigert (83) of Imperial Mo., formerly of Staunton, died March 3; Fred C. Leihy (80) of Bunker Hill died Feb. 27 James Glasco (51) of Sorento died March 6; Joseph J. Zimmerman (56) of Gillespie died March 6.
March 16, 2022
7th Grade Volleyball Lady Terriers were Sectional Champions ending their season with a 16-5-0 record. 8th Grade Terriers were Regional Champions.
SCC All Conference basketball teams included Staunton players Haris Legendre, 1st team; Caidy Tuetken, 2nd team; and Cayden Silvester, 3rd team.
Obituaries: Sue Etta (Opel) Viviano (83) of Tampa, Fla., formerly of Worden died March 3rd.; Ronald Lee Shearlock (80) of New Douglas died March 6; Jason Glasco (51) of Sorento died March 6; Robert “Bob” Kertis (90) died March 5; Marjorie L. Mitchell (85) of Litchfield died March 2; Margie Kincaid (76) of Staunton died March 10; Jerry Ziegler (62) of Livington died March 9; David Dressel (51), of Riverton, former Staunton teacher, died Mar. 12.
March 23, 2022
New careers classes are to be offered at Staunton High School.
Obituaries: Lucille D. Early (96) formerly of Mt. Olive died Feb. 23; Carolyn Jean (Dugger) Richardson (74) of Mt. Olive died March 12; Delores Crittenden (94) of Mt. Olive died March 11; Louvine J. Sies (92) of Mt. Olive died March 14; James Leroy Mouser (57) of Bunker Hill died March 9; Jacklyn Besserman (74) of Wilsonville died March 17; Robert Dale Young (80) of Walshville died March 16; Wanda Mae Davis (71) of Bunker Hill died March 16; Cynthia L. Wilson (81) of Livingston died March 14th; Service for Michael John Conkling (68) of Mt. Olive was held March 26; Dennis W. Dedlow (63) of Mt. Clare died March 15; Darlene Hosto (90) of Mt. Olive died March 20; Donna Rae Boone-Walker (80) formerly of Gillespie died.
8th Grade Lady Terriers won their sectional title by defeating Roxana. They advanced to State at Pana but lost to Quincy St. Peter and ended their season with a 20-5-0 record.
March 30, 2022
Staunton’s Board of Education passed a resolution to not renew the contract of Vince Hughes, high school principal.
Obituaries: Arthur Barber Jr. (78) of Benld died March 11; Michael R. Rekart Jr. (71) of Benld died March 20; Pamela Carter (72) of Staunton died March 5; LaVerne Leona Wiesemann (95) of Staunton died March 21; Michael Bushman (67) of Bunker Hill died Oct. 22, 2021; Jerilyn Jo Burns (78) of Gillespie died March 24; Susan Joyce Eggebrecht (78) of Chicago died March 26.
April 6, 2022
Wayne Ruehrup retired after 38 years as a rural mail carrier in Staunton.
Chelsea Bollman and Nicholas Bruhn of Staunton announced the birth of their son, Carson James Bruhn born March 25.
Obituaries: Mary Kalika (91) of Staunton died Mar. 31; LaDonna Sue Bangert (85) of Staunton died Mar. 28; Walter Dixon (86) of Bunker Hill died Mar. 30; Edward Harris (65) of Bunker Hill died Mar. 30; Jerome “Jay” Hyde (84) of Gillespie died March 28; Lyle Caveny (94) of Gillespie died April 1; Norman Viehweg (95) of Mt. Olive died Mar. 24.
April 13, 2022
Obituaries: Carol Pinson (81) of Benld died April 2; Ruth Birdsel (73) of Mt. Olive died April 7; Roberta “Jean” Moulton (83) of Bunker Hill died April 4.
April 20, 2022
Staunton Lions Club held their Annual Easter Egg Hunt and the Livingston Park Association sponsored their hunt in Livingston.
John Pfalzgraf donated his winnings from the U.S. Steel Volunteer of the Year Award to the Staunton Fire Department.
Obituaries: Kenneth R. Stahlschmidt (81) of New Douglas died April 11; Brenda A. Bushman (61) of Bunker Hill died April 14; Eleanora M. Vesper (102) of Staunton and Worden died April 12.
Joseph Cisler, a senior at Staunton High School received the DAR Good Citizen Award.
April 27, 2022
Staunton’s first Glow Ride was held.
Staunton Firemen announced the Staunton Annual Homecoming would be held June 24-26.
Obituaries: John “Boomer” Thomas (79) of Mt. Olive died April 17; Betty J. Weiss (94) formerly of Mt. Olive died April 20; Charles Higgins (70) of Livingston died April 20; Morrie Giaudrone (81) of Gillespie died April 21.
May 4, 2022
Seven Staunton High School seniors were honored as Silver Medallion recipients.
Lily Bruhn broke the school record for soccer goals scored in a single season.
Surhbhi Jain and Eric Brown of Iowa City, Iowa announced the birth of their son born April 22.
Obituaries: Catherine McCalla (82) of New Douglas died April 28; Iola “Poogie” Dudley (89) of Livingston died April 27; Ronald G. Wahl (77) of Gillespie died April 25; Benjamin F. Dixon (70) of Benld died April 27; Nancy R. Bates (85) of Gillespie died April 20; June E. Hatfill (65) of Staunton died April 30; John “Red” Gaither (60) of Mt. Olive died April 27; James A. Vester, Jr.(44) of Gillespie died April 28; Diane M. Anderson (60) of Collinsville died April 26.
May 11, 2022
Staunton High School held their Senior Prom.
Obituaries: Ruth Ann (Stein-mann) Sievers (94) of Hamel, died May 3; Anneliese Fuchs (101) of Staunton died April 29; Jeffrey S. Bertolis (52) of Gillespie died April 30; Vernon “Bob” Loveless, Jr. (75) of Mt. Clare died April 28; Kathleen L. Silvester (102) of Staunton died April 30; Lillian M. Keuper(102) of Gillespie died May 8; Sharon DeVries (80) of Mt. Olive died May 6; Rebecca J. Ebling (69) of New Douglas died May 3; LaMoine C. Sullivan (95) of Staunton died May 3.
May 18, 2022
Graduation ceremonies were held at Staunton High School for 74 graduates in the class of ‘22.
Dennis Stiegemeier was honored for serving 50 years as organist at St. Paul UCC.
Staunton Jr. High School held 8th grade promotion ceremonies on the football field May 13.
Quenton and Mariya Bartony of Staunton announced the birth of their son, born on April 8.
Caleb Partridge earned his Eagle Scout award.
Obituaries: William Myatt (81) of Maryville died May 9; Peter E. Brown (79) of Gillespie died May 7; Charles “Chuck” Baima (85) of Gillespie died May 12; William D. Bumbardner Sr. (73) of Staunton died May 13; Jean Kay Doty (81) of Mt. Olive died April 23.
May 25, 2022
Brett Allen, current elemetary principal, was named CUSD #6 school superintendent effective July 1.
The school board accepted the resignation of Nancy Werden as education services coordinator. She will be the new principal at Worden Elementary School.
Jerry E. Shafer (36), formerly of Staunton, was sentenced to 20 years in the Illinois Dept. of Corrections after entering a guilty plea to predatory criminal sexual assault, a Class X Felony.
Obituaries: Harriet R. Rowbotham (92) of Staunton died May 21; Lyndel W. Klausing (70) of Staunton died May 9; Janice L. Scanzoni (77) of Livingston died May 20; Timothy M. Friesner (48) of Mt. Olive died May 18; Sharon K. Peterson (80) of Gillespie died May 18.
June 1, 2022
Staunton Volunteer Firemen announced the return of their annual Staunton Homecoming was set for June 24-26, after a two-year COVID hiatus.
Obituaries: Mary O. Cox (89) of Benld died May 23.; Sarah A. Domkoski (90) of Wilsonville died May 23; Gloria M. Warford Pizzi (96) of Benld died May 28
June 8, 2022
Carrie Griffith was named as Staunton High School principal effective July 1.
Obituaries: Calvin “Sonny” Penrod (85) of New Douglas died May 30; Ida M. Hendriksen (106) of Mt. Olive died May 31; Darwin D. Hensley (87) of Worden died June 1; Patricia Johnson (71) of Mt. Olive died May 1; Vera Kay Gerecke (55) of Bunker Hill died May 27; Roxanne L. Gregory (59) of Staunton died May 28; Marian M. Smith (78) of Bunker Hill died June 2; Debbie (Crowder) Lovsey (66) of Wilsonville died May 26; Charmaine Banovic (88) of Staunton died June 2; Edna (Kelly) Audi (90) formerly of Gillespie died May 29; Sharon L. Komnick (79) of Bethalto died June 1; Eugene J. Wieseman (84) of Worden died June 4.
June 15, 2022
Staunton FFA Ag students traveled to northern Michigan to learn about specialty crop production there.
Obituaries: Donna M. Hosto (83) of Staunton died June 5; Steve Boster (61) of Staunton died June 6; Jeffrey Lynn St.Clair II (51) of Bunker Hill died June 5; Arthur W. Eickmeyer (94) of Livingston died June 9; Telsie J. (Barnes) Rust (88) of Staunton died June 9; Ben E. Fassero (72) of Bunker Hill died June 11.
June 22, 2022
Deundrea Holloway (22) of Litchfield was arrested in Gillespie for stealing a bicycle. Police later learned he was a suspect in a gruesome Alton murder.
Brianna Kruse advanced to National competition after winning the FFA State Creed Speaking title. Staunton FFA was honored at state convention.
Robert Turner’s (Wilsonville) clemency hearing was delayed due to the murder victim’s family never being notified by the Illinois Prison Review Board.
Obituaries: Perry Hartnett (91) of Staunton died June 15; Sharon K. Simon (72) of New Douglas died June 19; Charles “Chuck” Hubert (81) of Canada, formerly of Benld, died June 1; Alvera W. Conroy (101) of Staunton died June 16; Katherine Williams (59) of Mt. Olive died June 17; Dennis E. Schaffner (79) of Greenville died June 15.
June 29, 2022
New administrators were hired for Staunton School District. Ryan Pirok was hired as junior high administrator, William Carpenter as interim junior high principal/principal mentor, and Michael Kelly as part-time educational services administrator.
The Staunton Firemen’s Celebration took place over the weekend. It included the homecoming, parade and fireworks.
Obituaries: Rhonda Pfalzgraf (69) of Staunton died June 21; George F. Church (80) of Carlinville died June 17; Alfred Vaniter (75) of Gillespie died June 19; Rhonda Richvalsky (59) of Gillespie died June 17; Jessica McCollum (47) of Mt. Olive died June 21; Phyllis Pollo (89) of Benld died June 23; James “Jim” Dumont (91) of Maryville died June 23; Brian Kuethe (61) of Sterling, Okla., formerly of Staunton, died June 21; Vera Kay Gerecke (55) of Bunker Hill died May 27.
(Cont. next week)
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