Henry Herman Hutson
Henry Herman Hutson, known as “Herman”, passed on Thursday, February 1, 2024. He was born on March 13, 1952. Mr. Hutson was preceded in death by his father, Henry Brandon Hutson; mother, Fannie May Hutson; sisters, Ruby Mae Hutson and Fae Roop; and brothers, Clayton Hutson and Billy Joe Whitlock. Survivors include his wife, Connie…
Read MoreBanterra Bank sponsors inaugural “Throwback Night” February 3rd to honor two former high schools: Cave In Rock Eagles and Rosiclare Bears
Back side of the “Throwback” replica warm up jackets representing the Cave In Rock Eagles and the Rosiclare Bears. Hardin County High School Basketball coaches have organized a special night of basketball to honor two former high school teams, the Cave In Rock Eagles and the Rosiclare Bears. The inaugural “Throwback Night”…
Read MoreObituary of Mary Lou Cox
Mary Lou Cox, 86, of Bridgeview, IL formerly of Rosiclare, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 24, 2023 in Hinsdale, IL with her family by her side. She was born in Rosiclare, IL on March 30, 1937 to Archie and Mattie (Goolsby) Smith. At a young age, she developed a love for hair and…
Read MoreJoseph Erwin, Jr
Joseph Erwin, Jr., 62, of Plainfield, IL, formerly of Hardin County, IL died, Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL. Survivors include many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Ruby Jewel Erwin, Sr.; and sisters, JoeAnn Beliles, Ginger Krumpos,…
Read MoreObituary of Raymond B. Zilvitis
Raymond B. Zilvitis passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024 at Rosiclare Rehab and Health Care Center. He was born on April 15, 1943 to Bruno and Julia Zilvitis in Chicago, IL. He was a United States Army Veteran and served as an MP while stationed in Germany. He retired from Union Wadding Company in…
Read MoreObituary of Charles Wesley Suits
Charles Wesley Suits, “Chuck”, was born June 6th, 1955 in Rosiclare, IL to Charles Suits Jr. and Betty Louise Creamer Suits. He died December 28th, 2023 in Wichita Falls, TX. Chuck attended college at the University of Illinois then went on to pursue his Medical Doctorate at University of North Texas. He graduated with…
Read MoreStorm siren now in service ; First siren test set for January 2
Submitted by Rocky Goolsby, Rosiclare Commissioner The Mayor and City Board of Rosiclare are proud to announce to the citizens of Rosiclare that an emergency and storm siren is now in service for the safety of the city and the surrounding community. The siren was purchased through a grant program from the United States…
Read MoreObituary of Shirley M. Minnie
Shirley M. Minnie, 85, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Ascension Senior Living in Waco, TX. She was born on February 14, 1938, in Hardin County, IL, the daughter of John and Treva (McDowell) Winders. She married Larry J. Minnie on December 30, 1961, at First General Baptist Church in East Alton, IL, and…
Read MoreIndependent wins awards in SIEA Contest
Heather Rash and Jennifer Lane. — Aida Barnard photo. By Jennifer Lane Editor/Publisher In March 2023, I entered the Hardin County Independent in the Southern Illinois Editorial Association (SIEA) Better Newspaper Contest for a fourth year in a row. In September, I attended the Southern Illinois Editorial Association’s General Meeting and Awards Ceremony at…
Read MoreObituary of Raymond V. “Buster” English Sr.
Raymond V. “Buster” English Sr. passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Kankakee, Illinois. Raymond was born on November 30, 1926 to Raymond and Essie nee Shelby English in Pope County, Illinois. He married Grayce English on May 23, 1981. He was in the U.S. Army. He was sent to Redemption…
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