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ROANOKE — Ruth E. Kerr, 83, of Roanoke, formerly of Benson passed away peacefully on Monday, March 7, 2022, at the Roanoke Apostolic Christian Home, where Ruth lived for almost nine-years, was well loved and cared for.
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL — Joseph "Joe" Charles Kupferschmid went to sing with the heavenly angels on March 5, 2022 at the age of 75. His battle with Parkinson's in recent years showed his courage in facing life's challenges with a smile, never losing that gleam in his eyes. Despite the progressiv…
EUREKA — Howard Moser, 78, of Lincolnshire, IL, formerly of Eureka, IL, passed away on March 11, 2022, at his residence.
EUREKA — Jerry D. Shipley, Jr., 57, of Eureka, IL, passed away at 3:04 p.m. on Monday, March 7, 2022 at Carle Eureka Hospital.
EUREKA – Remember the summertime thrill of hearing the tinkling tune of an ice cream truck winding through your neighborhood? That melody will return to local streets this spring, thanks to one local entrepreneur.
EUREKA — Robert L. Schumacher, 80, of Eureka, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
A school-record season for wins ended with a state tournament trophy.
The Knights will play for third place Thursday night.
EUREKA – A $1 million milestone is within reach of one local group, and organizers are asking the community to help them over the finish line.
Aaron Dohner has had the same message for the Eureka boys basketball team as the Hornets continue their state tournament run.
Mitch Neally’s phone has been buzzing non-stop since the Fieldcrest girls basketball team made school history Monday night.
ROANOKE-Michael Edward Stoller, 38, of Bayfield, CO, formerly of Roanoke, IL, passed peacefully from this life at 12:24 a.m. Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at his home, surrounded by the family he loved. Michael was born May 30, 1983 to Edward and Boni (Hodel) Stoller in Peoria, IL.
EUREKA-Virginia “Ginger” Hoekstra, 69, of Eureka, IL passed away at 12:25 a.m. on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at her residence.
CONGERVILLE-Judith Ann Miller, 81, of Congerville, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022 at Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Normal, IL.
ROANOKE—Ray Alan Nohl, 68, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at his home in Roanoke, IL after encountering a problem that even his brilliant mind couldn’t solve…cancer.
GOODFIELD-After 15 years in business, Scott Leman Autos, Goodfield, has sold to Jason Nordvall.
EUREKA-James T. “Jim” Byrd Jr., 85, of Eureka, formerly of Roanoke, passed away on February 16, 2022, at his residence.
EUREKA-William H. "Bill" Romersberger, Jr., 85, of Eureka, passed away at 8:45 a.m. on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at the Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka.
EUREKA-Mildred B. Reeb, 97, Eureka, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, at the Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka. She had been a resident there for 7 months and the family would like to extend their gratitude for the compassionate care given to their mother.
EUREKA-Reba Lois Merritt, 76, Eureka, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Heritage Health in El Paso with family by her side.
ROANOKE-Allan H. Audi, 75, of Roanoke, passed away on Feb. 1, 2022 at the Loft Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Eureka.
ROANOKE – Richard E. Styner, 91, died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, at the Apostolic Christian Home of Roanoke.
EUREKA – Nancy Catherine Gerber Knapp, 86, died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, at her home in Eureka.
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