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Wayne Eugene Seehausen | 26 | Jerseyville

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Wayne Eugene Seehausen, 76, of Jerseyville, died unexpectedly at 6:12 a.m., Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at his home in Jerseyville. He was born on Dec. 19, 1949 in Carrollton, Illinois, the son of the late Stanley Clayton and Geneva Elizabeth “Gen” (Seidler) Seehausen. He was raised in Fieldon and graduated from Jersey Community High School.…

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Child Health and Safety Fair on March 28 in Jerseyville

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Families in Jersey County are invited to attend the Second Annual Child Health and Safety Fair on Saturday, March 28, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Susnig Center, located at 401 Mound Street in Jerseyville. The event is sponsored by Jersey County Head Start and the Jersey County Health Department and is designed…

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Betsey Ann Association earns 501(c)(3) status

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The Betsey Ann Association has officially received 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, opening a new chapter for the organization and creating an opportunity for community members to make tax-deductible donations in support of Betsey Ann Park, civic improvements, and the Brighton Museum. For decades, the Betsey Ann Association has operated as a volunteer-driven nonprofit dedicated to promoting…

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Goldie Lorraine Duggan | 69 | Jerseyville

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Goldie Lorraine (Teney) Duggan, 69, of Jerseyville, died at 12:40 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at her home. Visitation was held from 4-7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 5, at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Mass of Christian burial took place at 10 a.m., Friday, Feb. 6, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church where burial followed at…

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Bobbie ‘Jean’ McGuire | 85 | Carrollton

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Bobbie “Jean” McGuire, age 85 of Carrollton went to be with the Lord on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025 at her residence. She was born Jan. 1, 1940 in Provo, KY, the daughter of Carl and Veta Southerland Hawes. She married Donald “Mac” McGuire Aug. 7, 1965 in Carrollton and he preceded her in death Nov.…

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Kenneth James Sievers Sr. | 90 | Batchtown

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Kenneth James Sievers Sr., age 90, passed from this life to his heavenly home on Wednesday, October 29th at 4:10 a.m. Born on Dec. 6, 1934, in Meppen, IL to Stanley and Clara (Keim) Sievers. He graduated from Brussels High School in 1952 and went to work at the family business, The Calhoun Quarry. In…

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Kenneth L. Prough | 94 | Jerseyville

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Kenneth L. Prough, 94, of Jerseyville, died at 9:46 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025 at Evercare of Jerseyville. Visitation was held from 4 to 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 3, at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville, and continued from 10 a.m. until time of funeral services at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 4. Burial followed at Oak…

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Let’s Cook!

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Before I share my recipe for this week, I want to talk about Air Fryers for a minute. I was recently gifted with an Air Fryer, and the first thing I made in it was french fries. Oh my, they were so much better than the fries baked in an oven. Then I tried a recipe…

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