Criminal justice reform package will head to governor
Legislation revamps police certification, use of force and cash bail By RAYMON TRONCOSO Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate passed a criminal justice omnibus bill early Wednesday morning after a grueling 20 hours of politicking during Tuesday’s lame duck session. The House followed suit Wednesday morning, clearing the way for the…
Read MoreWilliam “Bud” W. Stokes
William “Bud” W. Stokes Jr., age 67, of Kankakee died Saturday, January 9, 2021 at his home. He was born February 9, 1953 in Anna, the son of William W. Sr. & Margaret (Freeland) Stokes. William is survived by his wife, Marita Stokes of Kankakee; daughters and two sons-in-law, Melissa (Kevin) Kruse of Kankakee, Shannon…
Read MoreObituary of Vernon “Bruzz” Shaw
Vernon “Bruzz” Shaw, 93, of Rosiclare, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Rosiclare Rehabilitation and Health Care. He was born on August 8, 1927, to Clarence and Murble Shaw. In 1947 he was married to Ruth Moore Shaw. To this union were born six children – Michael Shaw (Katie),…
Read MoreObituary of Larry Paul Flynn
Larry Paul Flynn, of Golconda, IL, born at Lightner Hospital in Harrisburg, IL, December 15, 1935, and left this earth after a tough fight to meet his Heavenly Father on Saturday, January 9, 2021, with his family at his side. Dad was the sixth of seven children, born to Clyde L. Flynn Sr., and Charlotte…
Read MoreObituary of Clark Roan
Clark Roan left this life to be with the Lord on Friday, January 8, 2021 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born on August 21, 1950 at Greenup, Illinois to William Harvey Roan and Florene Elizabeth (Glidewell) Roan. Clark learned at a very early age to be a very hard worker along with…
Read MoreAleta Lisa Navarro
Aleta Lisa Navarro, 55, of Rosiclare, IL died January 9, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN. She was a member of the Catholic Faith. Survivors include her spouse, Billy Smock of Rosiclare, IL; children, Justin and Samuel Smock both of Rosiclare, IL; brother, Tom Navarro of Chicago, IL; sister, Tricia Navarro of Chicago,…
Read MoreStanley Smith
Stanley Smith, 72, of Rosiclare, IL died Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. Survivors include his children, John and Thomas Andrew Smith both of Rosiclare, IL; sister, Vonda Belt of Anna, IL; and eleven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by…
Read MoreJoseph Dean Mercurio
Joseph Dean Mercurio, 64, of Medora died on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on September 26, 1956 in Alton to the late Charles and Charlene “Sis” (Ash) Mercurio. Joe served in the United States Marines. Survivors include his wife, Linda; children Drew (Krista Shields) Mercurio of Alton, Dane Mercurio…
Read MoreObituary of Paul Theodore “Ted” Switzer Sr.
Paul Theodore “Ted” Switzer Sr., 80, of Cave in Rock, peacefully passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 after a short illness. Ted is survived by his wife of 53 years, Carol Ann (Bochenek) Switzer; his two children, Susan Marie Switzer of Palos Heights, IL and Paul Theodore (Amy) Switzer Jr. of Tinley Park, IL;…
Read MoreObituary of Virgil LaDon Littrell
Virgil LaDon Littrell, 76, of Cave-In-Rock, IL died Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born January 3, 1944 to Virgil Earl Littrell and Novella Lorene Douglas Littrell. LaDon was drafted into the United States Army and served from 1965 to 1967. After returning he went to work in…
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