Carl Green | 86 | Brighton
Carl Green, 86, of Brighton, was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at Jerseyville Manor after a long battle with frontotemporal dementia. He was born in Sank, Missouri on July 24, 1936, and was the son of the late Martha (Long) and Jesse Green. Carl married Margie Vinyard on Dec.…
Read MoreRobert ‘Bob’ Gilman | 79 | Jerseyville
Robert E. “Bob” Gilman, 79, of Jerseyville, went to Heaven on May 30, 2023 at 11:37 a.m. at White Hall Nursing & Rehab Center, following a brief illness with cancer. He was born in Rosedale Township, Jersey County, Illinois on Sept. 26, 1943 and was the third child born to William and Naomi (Groppel) Gilman.…
Read MoreWilliam ‘Bill’ Yates | 85 | Grafton
William John “Bill” Yates, 85, of Grafton, died at 5:25 a.m., Thursday, June 1, 2023 at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton, Illinois. He was born in Alton, Illinois on Sept. 30, 1937, one of four children born to the late Olen Hoyt and Margaret Mary (Brady) Yates. Before graduating high school, he was a member…
Read MoreRock the Block returns to Jerseyville
By Carissa Sitki Music lovers will be pleased to learn that Jerseyville’s Rock the Block will be kicking off at the end of this month. The City of Jerseyville will again be sponsoring the Rock the Block concert series that brought music to downtown Jerseyville last summer. The first concert in this series is set…
Read MoreLee Roy Hughes | 97 | Jerseyville
Lee Roy Hughes, 97, of Jerseyville, died at 8:03 a.m., Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at his residence. Per his wishes, private interment will take place alongside his wife, Alberta, at the Noble Cemetery in Otterville. Memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.crawfordfunerals.com
Read More34th Annual Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair this Saturday
By Steven Spencer The Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair returns to Pere Marquette State Park this Saturday, June 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The 34th annual free event will give kids an opportunity to get “hooked on fishing” with a wide variety of outdoor activities. Kids will get a chance to practice their…
Read MoreLighthouse and a library
By Steven Spencer Jerseyville has a new Little Free Library on North Giddings Avenue. This beacon for readers was made by Chris Maness, a retired Jerseyville Public Library employee who said she just wanted to have one nearby for the neighborhood. Being located near schools and having so many neighbors pass by out on a…
Read MoreBeckman wins at Greene County Fair
PCRE opens new Jerseyville location June 1
By Steven Spencer PCRE Real Estate and Auction Inc celebrated the grand opening of their new Jerseyville branch last Thursday, June 1, at 105 East Exchange Street. Kristina Woolsey, PCRE broker, said she’s excited to help serve the Jerseyville area. “I am building my business on communication, dedication, and striving to exceed all expectations,” Woolsey…
Read MoreLynlee Grace Bick celebrates 1st birthday
Lynlee Grace Bick is turning 1 year old on Friday, June 9. She is looking forward to celebrating her birthday with her family on Saturday, June 10. She is the daughter of Trent and Lauren Bick. Grandparents Names with town and state of residence Her grandparents are Mike and Debbie Turner of Jerseyville and Tim…
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