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Birthday
Berkley’s two Berkley Rae Carter turned two years old April 28. She celebrated a safari themed “Born 2 Be Wild” party with family. She is the daughter of Josh and Karley Carter of New Salem. Maternal grandparents are David and Debbie Rhodes and Scott and Kathy Osment. Paternal grandparents are Stacey Shaw and Shawn and…
Read MoreCurry students hold recital
Students of Mrs. Lynn Curry recently presented their annual spring piano recital program in the rural Griggsville home of Kim and Lynn Curry. Fourteen musical selections were presented. Students performing solos were Owen Gerard and Katelyn Musgrove of Pittsfield and Karter Risley of Griggsville.
Read MoreAnniversary
Thompsons celebrate 1st wedding anniversary Nathan and Faith Thompson of Fosterburg will be celebrating their first year of marriage on Saturday, May 27. They were wed in 2022 at First Baptist Church of Grafton. The couple spent a week in Tennessee in celebration.
Read MoreGaleanas welcome baby Camila Mae
Armando and Jackie Galeana of Jerseyville recently announced the birth of their daughter, Camila Mae Galeana. Camila was born in Maryville on March 7, 2023, weighing 6 pounds and 15 ounces. She was welcomed into the world at 7:27 a.m. Her grandparents are Robert and Barbara Schnettgoecke of Grafton and her great-grandparents are Lesle Grossius…
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 MoreRobert Hughes Clark’s Family Thank You
Robert Hughes Clark’s family is ever grateful for the outpouring of love and support shown during his lengthly illness and passing. Your many acts of kindness are appreciated; especially the personal visits with Rob in his final days which meant so much to him and to us. We know that he treasured his time with…
Read MoreBeverly Susnig turns 90
Beverly Susnig will be celebrating her 90th birthday on Saturday, April 22, with an Open House at the Villas of Hollybrook in Jerseyville, Four Season and Courtyard 1318 IL109, from 1 to 3 p.m. The event will have refreshments and music. Birthday cards may be addressed to: Beverly Susnig Villas of Hollybrook 1318 IL 109,…
Read MoreBea Weaver turns 100
Bea (Neese) Weaver was born in Nebo, Ill. on April 17, 1923, and has had a very happy life for the past 100 years. She was married to Howard Weaver (now deceased) and has two children; Larry (Starla) Weaver and Garry (Sue) Weaver. She also has two grandchildren, John and David Weaver. She was a…
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…
Read MoreBea Weaver turns 100
Bea (Neese) Weaver was born in Nebo, Ill. on April 17, 1923, and has had a very happy life for the past 100 years. She was married to Howard Weaver (now deceased) and has two children; Larry (Starla) Weaver and Garry (Sue) Weaver. She also has two grandchildren, John and David Weaver. She was a…
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