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Georgia Ann Walker

Georgia Ann Walker

    Georgia Ann Walker, 86, of Beardstown died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, at her daughter, Julie Vredenburgh’s residence in Beardstown.     She is survived by her husband, John, of Beardstown.     Cremation has been accorded and private family services will…

Cass County COVID cases increase another 31

Cass County COVID-19 cases by age groups.

Virginia- The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 31 new cases of Covid 19 in Cass County Tuesday.  New cases include four males under 10,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Wayne Woodrum

Wayne Woodrum

    Wayne Woodrum, 92, of Macomb passed away at 4:12 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.     He was born on May 21, 1928, in Tallula to Dennis and Margaret Daniels Pike. He married Mary…

Another COVID death reported in Cass County

Cass County COVID-19 cases by age groups.

Virginia- The Cass County Health Department has announced another COVID-related death over the weekend.  A 77-year-old male who had been hospitalized passed away on Sunday.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Rosalie Schone

Rosalie Schone

    Rosalie Schone, 90, of Arenzville passed away Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, at her home.     She was born Aug. 11, 1930, in Arenzville, the daughter of Edward “Pete” and Marcella Zulauf Wessler. She married Melvin “Bud” Schone on June…

Uriel Rodriguez

Uriel Rodriguez

    Uriel Rodriguez, 64, of Beardstown died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, at his residence.     He was born July 5, 1956, the son of Jesus Rodriguez Covarubias and Maria Santacruz Hernandez.     He is survived by his siblings, Jose Rodriguez…

Thomas Duane Richards

Thomas Duane Richards

    Thomas Duane Richards, 81, of Browning passed away at 7:10 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, at Heritage Health in Mt. Sterling.     He was born May 13, 1939, in Chandlerville, the son of Thomas and Nancy (Bauser) Richards. He…

A-C Central reopens after COVID-19 forces closure

A-C Central

   A-C Central has opened again following a shutdown that occurred after a teacher tested positive for COVID-19. Middle/high school Principal Candi Shaver said the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Cass adds 133 COVID cases in past week

COVID-19

  The COVID-19 virus continues its unabated spread in Cass County with 133 new cases reported in the past week. For the first time since… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close