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Birth: Welcome baby Wesley
Wesley Owen Rhoads was born to parents Brayden and Olivia Rhoads, of Carrollton, on Aug. 17, 2023 at 12:07 p.m. at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. He was 9 pounds, 1 ounce and 21 inches long. Grandparents are Bob and Cheri Schnettgoecke and Scott and Julie Rhoads, all of Carrollton. Great-grandparents are Rosemare Schnettgoecke and…
Read MoreAdelaide celebrates 7th birthday
Adelaide Renee Keppler celebrated her 7th Birthday on June 13th with a Bowling Party at the O’Fallon Bowl. She is the daughter of Ashley Kirn of Wentzville, MO. Grandparents are Shelly and Dennis Scherer of Wright City, MO and Jerry Kirn of O’Fallon. Great grandmothers are Carol Sue Carnes of Brussels and Patricia Scherer of…
Read MoreMarie Celebrates 103rd Birthday
Marie Held celebrated her 103rd birthday last Thursday on July 20. Family and friends came in from all over to join Held at her home in Brussels to celebrate the special occasion with gifts and cake.
Read MoreBenzes celebrate 70 years
Edward and Willean Benz will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on Saturday, July 15 with a family get-together at the home of their son, David, in Pleasant Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Benz are residents of rural Nebo.
Read MoreEngagement
Hagen and Ficker engaged Pat and Jackie Shortal of Jerseyville, and Kevin Hagen of Godfrey have announced the engagement of their daughter, Sydney Ashton Hagen, to Samuel John Ficker, son of Karen Ficker of Jerseyville and the late Stephen Ficker. Sydney is the granddaughter of Gary Fortschneider and Carolyn Hagen of Brussels. Sam is the…
Read MoreHappy Birthday Corner
Lynlee Grace Bick celebrates 1st birthday Lynlee Grace Bick turned 1 year old on Friday, June 9, and celebrated her birthday with family on Saturday, June 10. She is the daughter of Trent and Lauren Bick. Grandparents are Mike and Debbie Turner of Jerseyville and Tim and Kelly Bick of Batchtown. Happy Birthday, Lynlee!
Read MoreLooking Back 6.7.23 – Calhoun County
• 100 Years Ago Thursday, June 7, 1923 Through the help and patronage of Rev. Bruni of St. Mary’s Catholic church, the Francis Pohlman Post, assisted by the Woman’s Auxiliary, was able to hold very beautiful and impressive services in the St. Mary’s entertainment hall, prior to their march to the various cemeteries to decorate…
Read MoreBHS Class of 2018 celebrate 5 year reunion
The Brussels High School Class of 2018 celebrated their five year class reunion at AJ’s Bar and Grill on Friday, May 26. Those in attendance were Erika Odelehr, Jeni Ohlendorf, Lily Schleeper, Aerith Moreau, Scott Kiel, Reese Kiel, Andrew Hoemmen, Logan Kinder, Katherine Simon, Lexi Katzenberger, Abby Thompson, Tony Rose, Wes Baalman, Kim Delacruz, and…
Read MoreHagen Family Reunion
Descendants of Felix and Luvena (Weigel) Hagen, originally of Deer Plain, Calhoun County, are planning a reunion for Saturday, June 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Brussels American Legion.
Read MoreBaalmans welcome baby Jay August
Tyler and Paige Baalman recently welcomed a son, baby Jay August Baalman, on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Jay August was born at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital at 3:45 p.m., weighing 6 lbs. 3 oz., and 19 inches long. He has two siblings, Kate Marie, age 4 and a half; and Ila Mae, 21 months. Jay’s grandparents…
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