Pritzker lifts ban on worship services starting Friday
Move comes amid lawsuits and possible U.S. Supreme Court review By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – People in Illinois will be allowed to attend worship services starting this weekend without fear of prosecution as the state enters Phase 3 of Gov. JB Pritzker’s “Restore Illinois” reopening plan. Pritzker made…
Read MoreObituary of Marcella Wren
Marcella Wren, age 89, of Harrisburg, passed away at 1:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Saline Care Nursing and Rehab Center. Marcella was born on May 12, 1931 in Tolu, Kentucky to the late Edgar and Nora (Vaughn) Sneed. She married Charles Wren and he preceded her in death. Marcella formerly worked for both…
Read MoreDella Faye Piland
Della Faye Piland, 83, of Springfield died Monday, May 25, 2020, at Sunrise Skilled Nursing in Virden. She was born September 11, 1936 to Charles Glenn and Melba (Rotes) Yates. She married Harold “Bill” Piland on December 19, 1954. Faye was formerly employed by Sears Roebuck & Co. and DTC Environmental Laboratories. She was a…
Read MoreRandall G. Damron
Randall G. Damron, 85, of Peoria, died on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. He was born on June 11, 1934 in Rosiclare, IL to William Clyde and Mallie (Ledbetter) Damron. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Fricker Damron; children, Randall Gene (Mary) Damron of Kickapoo, Sandra Gail (Robert) Lang…
Read MoreObituary of Elva Lea “Evelyn” Volkert
Elva Lea “Evelyn” Volkert (nee Shadowens), age 88, of Elgin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, in Elgin, with her two daughters, Angela and Lucy, at her bedside. Evelyn was born July 6, 1931, in Rosiclare, Illinois, to her loving parents, Albert Alfred “John” and Mabel Glen Shadowens (Lanham). Evelyn is a graduate…
Read MoreObituary of Shirley Mae Crider
Shirley Mae Crider, 85, of Cave-In-Rock, IL was born into eternal life on May 24, 2020. Shirley was born May 2, 1935 in Fairfield, IL to Wayne and Iva (Farmer) Cox. She graduated from Fairfield High School in 1953. Shirley spent many years living in Fairfield where she and her previous husband raised their family.…
Read MoreTerry Diane Bates
Terry Diane Bates, 63, of Cave-In-Rock, IL died Sunday, May 17, 2020 at her home in Cave-In-Rock, IL. She was a member of Rock Creek Church. Survivors include her daughter, Brandy Bates of Eldorado, IL; granddaughter, Breanna Long of Eldorado, IL; and great-granddaughter, Emma Curry of Eldorado, IL. She was preceded in death by her…
Read MoreObituary of Bradley Keith “Brad” Jenkins
Bradley Keith “Brad” Jenkins, 55, of Cave-In-Rock, Illinois, passed away due to an auto accident near Rosiclare on Monday, May 18, 2020. Brad was born at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado on November 7, 1964, the son of Jerry and Linda (Woods) Jenkins. He was a proud coal miner most of his working career. Brad loved…
Read MoreObituary of Truman Knight
On Wednesday, May 13, 2020 Truman Knight, a loving husband, father, brother, uncle and grandfather passed away at the age of 80. Truman was born in Phoenix, Arizona July 22, 1939. He dedicated many years of hard work and retired from Chicago Bridge and Iron. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and…
Read MoreNeed help? Complete your Census online at the Independent or the library
By Heather Rash Hardin County Independent Hardin County residents can fill out their Census online at the Hardin County Independent in Elizabethtown on Mondays through Thursdays during regular office hours now and throughout the summer. The office may be open some Fridays, but call 618-287-2361 first to make sure. A laptop computer is set up…
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