John Andris
John Andris, 78, Beardstown, died Wednesday, January 12, 2022. He was born July 13, 1943 in Beardstown, the son of Joe and Helen Schaeffer Andris. He was married to Sue Vredenburgh and they later divorced. He then married Joyce Lael…
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Mike L. Logsdon
Mike L. Logsdon, 57, Springfield and formerly of Beardstown, died Monday, January 10, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. He was born December 19, 1964 in Beardstown, the son of Ed and Bonita Belville Hill. He married Karen Meier…
Lisa Gail Hitchings
Lisa Gail Hitchings, 61, Ashland, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. She was born Sept. 23, 1960, in Jacksonville, the daughter of John T. and Wanda L. Splain Irlam. She married Donald J. Hitchings Jr.…
Myles Edmund Krohe
Myles Edmund Krohe, 70, of Beardstown, went to be with the Lord Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital. He was born December 1, 1951, in Beardstown the son of Oliver Andrew and Jewel Elizabeth “Bettie” Hamblin Krohe. He…
Mary Joanne Maloney
Mary Joanne Maloney (Nany) died Jan. 13, 2022. She was born, November 21, 1932, in Murrayville. Joanne graduated High School from Sacred Heart Academy in Springfield, and went on to complete nurses training and to become a registered nurse. As…
Karen Ruth Bayles
Karen Ruth Bayles Anders, 53, of Glendale, AZ and formerly of Beardstown, died on November 25, 2021, at Banner Thunderbird Hospital in Glendale. She was born August 25, 1968, in Kankakee. She grew up in and spent most of her…
Tigers’ busy schedule cut to one game
By Don Chipman Sports Editor The BHS Tigers played one game this past week, topping South Fulton, 57-41. They had Havana at home last Friday,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Lady Tigers fall to Routt 48-33
Don Chipman Sports Editor The Lady Tigers stayed with the Lady Rockets of Routt Catholic in a contest held last week until a horrible 15-2… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
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Potpourri – Top Illini BB Coaches 3-Year stint—No. 1-Bruce Weber (2003-06) 39-9 (.813); No. 2-Brad Underwood (2019-22) 34-11 (.755); No. 3-Lou Henson (1986-89) 39-15 (.622);… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
MCS offers $2,000 scholarships
MCS Community Services is offering scholarships of $2,000 to income eligible students of Morgan, Cass, and Scott counties, who are already attending or are planning… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close