Batchtown News – December 12, 2024

By Editor | December 11, 2024 |

By Marcy Klockenkemper
618-396-2468

The winter weather was sunny Saturday and Sunday. The snow has melted, and the weekend was busy and filled with Christmas, and other fun activities.
The Batchtown Woman’s Club made the fruit Christmas Bags for the folks in the Batchtown area at Jean Tepen’s home. Members present were Jean, Robin Hillen, Marilyn Klockenkemper, Karen Friedel, Barb Margherio, Elaine Titus, and Marcy Klockenkemper. All had a delicious breakfast provided by Jean. The Christmas Bags were filled with cookies, and fruit, and then delivered.
A 90th Birthday celebration was held for Kenny Sievers Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall near Hardin. His wife Pam, his children, grandchildren, and sisters, Irene Wallendorf, and Angeline and her husband, Virgil attended. Kenny’s brother, Sylvester, was unable to attend. There were a lot of relatives, friends, and neighbors there.
A large crowd came to wish Kenny a happy birthday. All enjoyed lunch and birthday cake, they visited with Kenny and Pam, wishing Kenny many more happy birthdays.
A large crowd attended the Christmas Program presented by the entertainment Co. under the direction of Jerry Sievers at St. Anselm’s Hall in Kampsville. The CEC Adult Choir, CEC Youth Choir, and Guitar Class, and Calhoun High School Band Club put us in the Christmas spirit. The art displays from the Art Program made Christmas special too. Everyone enjoyed the program.
The community is saddened by the passing of Mike Cameron, age 69. Our sympathy is extended to his wife Brenda, (Breden) Cameron. Mike and Brenda lived in Hardin.
Mike’s sister, Glenda, (Cameron) Sidwell of Kampsville, Ill. and brother, Bard Cameron, of Quincy, Ill. survive, along with his brother-in-laws, and sisters-in laws, and many nieces and nephews.
Mike was preceded in death by his father and mother, Earl and Lauretta Cameron, brother- in- law, Billy Bredan, his niece, Kimberly Bryant, and great nephew, Mitchel Holland.
Recently, Mike was employed at the Calhoun Highway Dept. and Nutrient where Mike delivered anhydrous to farmers. Mike was well known in the community. He was friendly, a good neighbor, and was loved by his family and friends. He will be missed but not forgotten.
A Visitation for Mike Cameron was held at the Gress, Kallal, and Schaaf Funeral Home in Hardin on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 to 11 a.m. followed by the Funeral, with Deacon Michael Hagen officiating. The Burial at St. Norberts cemetery followed.
Birthday Greetings to Paula Zimmerman who celebrated her birthday Dec. 3 with her daughters Shawana, and Dana at their home in Fayetteville, NC. We wish you a wonderful year Paula.
Irene Wallendorf attended three birthdays with her family on Friday and Saturday this week. Nolan Eilerman son of Kendal and Ben Eilerman celebrated his birthday Friday, Dec. 6 Monica Wallendorf, daughter of Andy and Allie Wallendorf, celebrated her birthday Dec. 7 with family. Halle Klocke also celebrated her birthday Dec. 7 with her family. Great Grandmother Irene Wallendorf attended all three of their birthdays. .All had a birthday cake, and a wonderful day.
Santa Claus is coming to Batchtown on Sunday, Dec. 22, at 7 p.m. Santa will greet all the good little girls and boys in the Town Building on Main Street. He will listen to their requests, and then give them a treat.
David and Janet Droege recently returned from a four-day trip to Mexico. They saw beautiful landscapes, and flowers, and enjoyed the beaches, and warm weather.
St. Vincent DePaul Society Food Pantry, and Clothing Store is open every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. except for the 5th Wed. of the month. They will also be closed Wednesday, Dec. 25, Christmas Day, and Wednesday, Jan. 1, New Year’s Day.
St. Vincent DePaul helps with Rent, Utilities, Mortgage, GED, and Finding Other Agencies. Call the 24 hour help-line 618-310-1141 for assistance.
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The Christmas Season
Pristine snowflakes falling
Gently from the sky,
Holly wreaths and ringing bells
Say Christmas is nearby.
But in my heart, I’ll always know
It’s not the season or the year,
But Jesus living in my heart
That brings me Christmas cheer.
– Dorothea K. Barwick