Kenneth Oliver “Kenny” Downs
Kenneth Oliver “Kenny” Downs, 62, of Beardstown died Friday, Sept. 4, 2020, in Mt. Sterling. He was born Dec. 28, 1957, in Rushville, the son of Homer Oliver…
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Gladys Irene Baughman
Gladys Irene Baughman, 67, of Beardstown, died Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020, at Graham Hospital in Canton. She was born Dec. 15, 1952, in Rushville, the daughter of Russel…
Erma Jean Mahnken
Erma Jean Mahnken, 89, of Pembroke Pines, Fl., formerly of Beardstown, passed away Wednesday Aug. 26, 2020, at her daughter’s home in Pembroke Pines. Jean was born July…
Gary Greeling
Gary David Greeling, 72, of Jacksonville, died Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. Cremation rites have been accorded and a celebration of life gathering…
Cynthia Denise Hager
After a battle with a glioblastoma, Cynthia Denise Hager was in the presence of loving family when she passed away at her rural Charleston, Illinois home on Friday, Aug.…
Beardstown Little League has become an icon
Beardstown is known as a “Baseball Town” and it all began back in 1952 when Roy Roberts and Bill Cowen got together to form… Login to continue reading Login…
Part of a $50 million nationwide initiative
At a time when many communities are struggling to find ways to replace revenue lost as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, Beardstown’s community leaders … Login to continue reading Login…
LaHood hears need for rescue equipment, river access
During a stop in Beardstown last Thursday afternoon, 18th Congressional District Representative Darin LaHood, told local officials he would support their efforts to convince the… Login to continue reading Login…
Barbara Jean Deaton
Barbara Jean Deaton, 93, of Beardstown died Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, at Heritage Health in Beardstown. She was born March 19, 1927, in Rockford, the daughter of Fredrick…
Fred William Reither
Judge Fred William Reither, 96, died peacefully surrounded by his family at Regency Health Care in Springfield on Aug. 10, 2020. He was born in Beardstown on April…