February 1

Roy Roberts, center , celebrates his 101st birthday with two of his great-grandchildren, Leo, left, and Avery Cardinal at Blair house in Normal.

Star-Gazette columnist celebrates 101st birthday

February 1, 2023

By Jaime Chapman Roy C. Roberts celebrated his 101th birthday on February 1, 2023. Roy was born and lived most of his life in Beardstown.… Login to continue reading Login…

Vera Talkemeyer to celebrate 100 years

January 18, 2023

Longtime Arenzville resident Vera Imogene Talkemeyer will celebrate her 100th birthday on Wednesday, February 1. She was born near Beardstown, the first of three children… Login to continue reading Login…