Society
Benzes 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.
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Brighton residents Alyssa Lewis and Kip Bell officially tied the knot on May 27. The wedding was held at the Walnut Hall Estate in Carrollton. The maid of honor was Seanah Lewis, while the best man was Kevin Bell. Bridesmaids were Haley Zimmerman, Lyndee (Winder) Bell, Cassidy (Tallman) Bell, and Evyn Lewis. The groomsmen were…
Read MoreHamiltons celebrate 70 years
Charles and Nancy Hamilton celebrated 70 years of marriage recently. They were married on June 14, 1953 in Modesto, Ill. The Hamiltons moved to Jerseyville the next year. Each had a long career as educators in Jersey County. They have enjoyed many years of retirement pursuing hobbies, traveling and volunteering. Charlie and Nancy were honored…
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Welcome Baby Holland McGrew Holland Kaye McGrew was born to parents Blake and Melanie McGrew, of New Salem, on May 24 at 8:06 p.m. at Memorial Hospital in Springfield. She weighed 6 pounds, 15 ½ ounces and was 19 ¾ inches long. Her grandparents are Karl and the late Nancy Geisendorfer of Pittsfield and Chuck…
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Cadence Goodey, Age 10, Jerseyville IL
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Illinois Valley Menu
Reservations must be made by 1 p.m. prior to the day you wish to eat. If you have made reservations and cannot attend, please notify the center at 618-498-3483. Whole wheat bread served daily except as noted (*). 2 percent milk is served daily. •Thursday, June 22 Potato soup, ham salad sandwich, tomato salad, apricots.…
Read MoreNords to celebrate 60th wedding anniversary
Joe and Carol (Lahey) Nord will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on July 2 with a drive-thru at the Jerseyville Fairgrounds from 1 to 3 p.m.. They were married on June 29, 1963 at St. Francis Xavier Church in Jerseyville.
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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 MoreLynlee 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!
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