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The Sidell Reporter has been publishing weekly since 1888. Located in southwestern Vermilion County,
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The Sidell Reporter is a weekly newspaper published every Thursday in the best interest of the local Illinois communities it covers which includes Sidell, Indianola, Fairmount, Jamaica, Allerton and Catlin, plus Salt Fork School District.

08/01/2024

No judging these books by their covers

Glick has fond memories during three years in Fairmount

Dog Days of Summer
August is the official “dog days of summer.” The Sidell Reporter would like to see photos of your dogs surviving the summer’s heat. Do they have their own fan, cool off in the pool, or go for ice cream? Share your photos on our page. They might end up in an August issue of the Reporter!

Cheerleading connected Paxton to host of new friends

Paper for Sale
The Sidell Reporter is looking for someone to take over the 136-year-old publication. Contact Editor Rinda Maddox by phone, text, email, US mail, Facebook, carrier pigeon or thru the Grapevine. Just not by Fax. We got rid of that years ago.

CLIFFORD ALAN SAWYER, 88, was reunited with the love of his life Judy, on July 28, 2024 at Goldwater Care-Danville. He was born Jan. 15, 1936 in Sidell to the late Willis O. and Lula Mae (Tatman) Sawyer. He was the youngest of four siblings. Cliff graduated from Georgetown High School in 1954 and kept his classmates close, often planning trips and get-togethers. He joined the US Army Reserves, serving six years. He married Judith Ann Drotos in October of 1959, they spent 64 years together before her passing in December 2023. Surviving Clifford are his children, Lori Starwalt and Eric (Debbie) Sawyer, both of Georgetown; two grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and siblings and their spouses, Raymond and Wilda Sawyer of Oakwood, Melba Louise and Raymond Kilian of Broadlands and Donald Gene and Roberta Charlene Sawyer of Catlin.
Cliff worked at General Refractory and Bohn Aluminum/Heatcraft. He was a member of Danville Moose Lodge, Georgetown Sportsman’s Club, Georgetown Youth Football, Georgetown Fair Board, American Legion Post 203, Lions Club and Georgetown Historical House. Funeral services were today (Thursday) at Sunset Funeral Home in Georgetown with Pastor James Blue officiating. He was laid to rest at the Georgetown Cemetery with military rites. Memorials to the Georgetown American Legion Post 203 or the Georgetown Historical House. Online condolences can be shared with his family at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.

07/29/2024

August is the official "dog days of summer." We'd like to see photos of your dogs surviving the summer's heat. Do they have their own fan, cool off in the pool, go for ice cream? Share your photos and don't forget to give us your dogs' names. They night end up in an August issue of the Reporter!

07/25/2024

Student fees to be waived again

It’s a dead end for Catlin’s walking path
Fairmount hopes to “sound off”

The end of an era for longtime barber shop

Salt Fork School District Registration
Mon., Aug. 5, 1-7 p.m.
Tues., Aug. 6, 10am-2pm
All at South Campus
First day of school for students is Aug. 15.

McGee finds her mark at IUPUI and Indy

Columnists are needed for Reporter
The Sidell Reporter would like to add more columnists to our editorial page. If you are interested in being an occasional columnist, one-time columnist or regular columnist, please contact [email protected].
Also, etters to the editor on local topics are also welcome to be submitted.

Reporter for sale
The Sidell Reporter is looking for someone to take over the 136-year-old publication covering southwest Vermilion County since 1888. Contact Editor Rinda Maddox by phone, text, email, US mail, Facebook, carrier pigeon or thru the Grapevine. Just not by Fax. We got rid of that years ago.

Obituaries
RICHARD L. LAMB, 79, of Catlin, noted author and educator, passed away at 6:16 a.m. on Friday, July 19, 2024, at his home.
Dick was born on Feb. 2, 1945, in Danville to Archie R. and Angie I. Kindred Lamb. He married Shirley Ellen Roos on June 17, 1972 in Hardwick, Minn. Shirley survives, as well as, two sons, Jeffrey (Kaitlin Tulloh) Lamb of Columbus, Ohio and Steven Bradley (Linda) Lamb of Indianapolis, Ind.; and one daughter, Shelley (Todd) McLain of Catlin; two brothers, Raymond (Donna) Lamb of Kissimmee, Fla. and David (Alice) Lamb of Rolla, Mo.; one sister, Debra (Harl) Miller of Indianola; seven grandchildren, Tyler Lamb, Luke Lamb, Mason (Diane) Harding, Jordan (Taylor Mayes) Lamb, Olivia (Brandon) Spencer, Ethan McLain, Jackson Darnell; and four great-grandchildren, Adaline Spencer, Emery Spencer, Lincoln Spencer, Marigold Lamb. He was preceded by one granddaughter, Isabel Faith Lamb.
Dick taught both at District 118 in Danville and for 34 years at Jamaica Unit 12 where he did junior high science. He was an avid reader, writer, and published author, having two books published. He enjoyed writing his longtime column for the Sidell Reporter. He was a member of the Faith Church in Fairmount, where he taught Sunday school, and served as church treasurer. He loved to travel and was a Dodger’s fan. Dick attended as many of his grandchildren’s activities as he possibly could. He was also a member of the Catlin Lions Club, serving as club treasurer.
Funeral services at 12 noon today (Thursday) at the Faith Church, 107 East Vance Street, Fairmount. Pastor Robin Bolden will officiate. Burial will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Indianola. Visitation is from 10 a.m. till service time at the Faith Church. Memorials in his memory to the Catlin Library or the Fairmount Library. The Robison Chapel in Catlin. is handling service details. Online condolences at www.robisonchapel.com.

CARL. R. “PONCHO” RICE,, 79, well-known resident of Sidell, passed away at 7:14 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at his home. Poncho was born Sept. 26, 1944, in Danville to William and Helen Nancy Collins Rice. He was raised by his grandparents, Raymond and Marguerite Bess Collins. He married Judy Shumacher on Sept. 3, 1966, in Jamaica, Illinois. She survives. Also surviving are one son, Chad (Racheal Rice) Rice of Jamaica, Ill.; one daughter: Tabitha Rice of Champaign; five grandchildren, Tobias Rice, Cherokee (Billy Noggle) Rice, Ian Moore, Alexys Rice and Ivy Wright; two great-grandchildren, Weston Noggle and Riggs Noggl e; and his dog, Dash.
Poncho was a machinist at Danville Metal Stamping for 38 years. He had been a proud resident of Fair Oaks and enjoyed riding his Harley motorcycle, fishing, hunting, playing pool, swimming and family time. He had been a lifeguard at the swimming pool in Danville. He was a member of the Sidell Fire Department for 20 years and had at one time been the fire chief.
Graveside services were Tuesday, July 23 at Woodlawn Cemetery in Indianola with Pastor Craig Roller officiating. Memorials to the Sidell Fire Department. Online condolences at www.robisonchapel.com.

07/18/2024

More Indianola resignations, FOIA request

Fresh produce for food pantry
The Sidell Food Pantry would welcome fresh produce from area gardens to include in their monthly food boxes which are now supporting 41 families. Contact Debbie Lyons, 217-493-0172.

Carroll Township to get new coverage for MACA program

Salt Fork School District Registration
Mon., Aug. 5, 1-7 p.m.
Tues., Aug. 6, 10am-2pm
All at South Campus
First day of school for students is Aug. 15.

Woodlawn raffle helps cemetery finances

Norton makes right choice for ICC between his talents in dual sports

Auxiliary quilt raffle supports local veterans

Obituaries

DAVID BOYD MADDOX, 85 of Warm Springs, Ga. died Monday, July 15, 2024, at the Warm Springs Medical Center in Warm Springs, Ga.
David was born Oct. 14, 1938, in Danville, the son of Boyd Wilson Maddox and Wilinore Ann (Moreman) Maddox. He was a 1956 graduate of Jamaica High School.
He was a retired manager at Crown Technologies in Woodbury, Ga. He had also worked and retired for 26 years at Hyster in Danville, later moving to Warm Springs, Ga. and working at Goody Products. David was a former member of the Sidell Baptist Church in Sidell and later moved his membership to the County Line Church in Warm Springs where he served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher. He also raised sheep from the time he was 17 years old until he was 80. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Nancy (Tomaw) Maddox; son, Doug (Cathy) Maddox; daughter, Lynne Ellen Jones, all of Warm Springs; grandchildren David (Madeleine) Blumenthal, Amy (Boris) Tkach, Beth Ann Maddox and Logan Maddox; and two sisters-in-law, Yvonna Orwig and Rinda Maddox, both of Sidell.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Gavin Maddox; sisters, Anita Lynn Maddox and Marcia (Maddox) Gillis; brother Steven Maddox; brother-in-law Kenneth Orwig; and son-in-law, Stanley Jones.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, July 19, at County Line Church in Warm Springs, with burial in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Flowers will be accepted but those desiring may make donations in his memory to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Cox Funeral Home in Manchester, Ga. is assisting the family and invites you to sign the online registry and leave condolences on the tribute wall page of the obituary.

Madeline V. Cary, 95, passed away under hospice care at 9:30 p.m. on Wed., July 10, 2024, at the Hawthorne Inn Manor Court in Danville, Illinois.
She was born June 6, 1929, in Danville to Joseph P. and Minnie V. Burow Pichon. She grew up in the Batestown area and attended Oakwood High School. She married Jack W. Cary on Dec. 7, 1946, in Danville and celebrated more than 72 years of marriage before his passing on July 12, 2019. She was proud to be called a homemaker and her best accomplishments were those of wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She will be remembered for her great cooking and baking. She was an avid fan of Illinois Fighting Illini basketball and football. Madeline enjoyed many years of supporting her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren in their sports activities and other interests. She was a long-time member of the Catlin United Methodist Church and the Catlin Historical Society. She is survived by one daughter, Brenda (Louis) Kolb of Greenwood, Indiana; two sons, Roger of Catlin and Jeffrey of Tilton; five grandchildren, Angela (Brad) Molloy, Jenni (Dwayne) Canady, Robert Kolb, Ryan (Laine) Cary, and David (Sally) Kolb; eight great-grandchildren,; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brother, Everett (Peachie) Pichon and her sister, Delia Morris.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, July 20, at the Catlin United Methodist Church with Dr. D. Scott Andrews to officiate. Burial to follow in Jones Grove Cemetery in Catlin. Visitation from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, July 19 at the Catlin United Methodist Church. The Robison Chapel in Catlin is handling service details. Online condolences at www.robisonchapel.com.

07/11/2024

Sidell Village increases weekly hours for Police Chief

Local solar gives positives to village board

Catlin Fire promotes two members

Vance Twp. approves Budget/Appropriation

Fresh produce sought for food pantry
The Sidell Food Pantry would welcome fresh produce from area gardens to include in their monthly food boxes which are now supporting 41 families. If you will have an abundance of produce for their next food pick up on Aug. 5 and again for Sept. 2, please contact Debbie Lyons, 217-493-0172.

The Taylor brothers take ISU by Storm

Marsha Lamb Fletcher – The first of her kind as healthcare surveyor

From the Archives: July 1970 Journal headline reports Stoutin Insurance burns

Sidell Reporter looking to add columnists
The Sidell Reporter would like to add more columnists to our editorial page. If you are interested in being an occasional columnist, one-time columnist or regular columnist, please contact [email protected].
Also, etters to the editor on local topics are also welcome to be submitted.

OBITUARIES

DALE RAY RICHTER, 78 of Sidell, passed away at 11:30 p.m. on July 3, 2024, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, after a battle with cancer. Dale was born on May 28, 1946, in Danville to Roy Arnold Richter and Mary Louise (Rosnett) Richter. Dale graduated from Jamaica High School in 1964. He then served two years in the United States Army. He retired from General Motors in January of 1992. Throughout the years, Dale had many hobbies and collections. When he was 11 years old, he, his father and brother started hunting Indian artifacts and fossils. He wrote several articles that have been published in various artifact books. Dale is survived by his wife, Barbara (Delbridge); two sisters, Carol Geyer of Crossville, Tenn., Bonnie Andrews of Danville; one brother, Charles Steven (Joyce) Richter of Catlin; one daughter Tina (Michael) Karuzis of Catlin; one son, Bryson Richter of Terre Haute, Ind.; one stepdaughter, Michelle Delbridge of Sidell and one stepson, Chad (Melissa) Delbridge of Trafalgar Ind.; eight grandchildren, Abigail (Blake) Pate of Westville, Dale Lee Richter of Fairmount, Tristan Karuzis, Trevor Karuzis and Morgan Karuzis of Catlin; Joseph Delbridge, Chloe Delbridge and Shelby Delbridge of Trafalgar, Ind.; one great-grandson Cohen Ray Pate of Westville; and numerous nieces and nephews. Dale was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Debra Twardzik and one daughter, Laurie Richter. There will be a private family service July 12. Burial will be in Greenview Cemetery, Fairmount.

MICHELLE L. BARRETT HAWK, 57, of Villa Grove passed away on Sat., July 6, 2024 at her home.
Michelle was born to Jack Barrett and Joanna (LaFrance) Marrow. She married James Hawk on Sept. 7, 2017 in Tuscola.
She is survived by her loving husband of seven years, Jim Hawk; two children, Isaac (Hailey) Montgomery and Nathan Porter; her mother, Joanna Marrow; three siblings, Amanda Ziemnisky, Matthew (Kyle) Barrett, and Mark (Candy) Barrett; one aunt, Rita (Noel) Hamilton; and one niece and nephew, Brittany (Mike) Barrett and Christian (Raegen) Ziemnisky.
She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Barrett; grandparents, one aunt, and one cousin.
Michelle graduated from Jamaica High School in 1985. She loved to go on vacations with her family to Florida, especially Tampa and Clearwater, and loved to spend time with her family camping and fishing. She was very artistic and enjoyed her time drawing. She loved all animals and was the kind of person that would give you the shirt off her back. Michelle also enjoyed playing computer games on her iPad like solitaire and Scrabble. But over everything, she loved to spend time with her two boys, Isaac and Nathan; they were her whole world. Michelle will truly be missed by all of her family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sat., July 13, 2024 at the United Methodist Church in Villa Grove with Pastor Jon Brashear officiating. Memorial donations may be made to her two sons, or to the Douglas County Humane Society.

07/05/2024

Thank you Mark and Leslie for a BANG UP GREAT TIME Wednesday night with your wonderful fire works show you provided for the community! Great food. Great people! Great evening! And a “good time was had by all!!!” The 4 Way Saloon

07/03/2024

Salt Fork FFA honored at State Convention

Quilt Raffle
The Sidell American Legion Auxiliary is selling raffle tickets for this patriotic quilt made by Letious Hubbard. Contact any Auxiliary member, Sharon Riggle or Rinda Maddox. Tickets are 6 for $5. Drawing is Nov. 11, 2024.

Volunteers continue training to benefit their communities

Karen Reed sees herself as a coach for kids

Russell found travelling a bonus of college sports

Girls basketball plays at Olivet

OBITUARIES

FLORENCE ANN PANKEY, 94, passed peacefully at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana on Friday, June 28, 2024. A committal service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wed., July 3 at the Spring Hill Mausoleum Chapel, where she will be laid to rest in a niche beside her husband Lowell.
Florence was born Dec. 27, 1929 in Danville to W.R. and Anna (Pacinkiewicz) Pierce. She attended Garfield Grade School and Danville High School, graduating in 1946. She married Lowell Dean Pankey on Feb. 17, 1952 and they lived in Sidell for 50 years. The two shared 58 years together before his passing on Dec. 25, 2010.
She is survived by her daughter Marcia Beard of Portland, Oregon; two grandsons, Lucas Darr of Fairmount and Eamon Beard of Portland; a granddaughter, Molly Beard of Portland; a great-grandson, Landon Darr of Fairmount; and a son-in-law, James Darr of Fairmount. She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband Lowell, and a daughter, Melanie Ann Darr.
Messages and memories may be left at www.KrugerCoanPape.com, or on the Kruger Funeral Home page. Memorials may be made in her name to the Vermilion County Museum, 116 N. Vermilion Street, Danville, Illinois, 61832.

KEVIN L. DELBRIDGE, 63, of Paris, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 23, 2024.
Kevin was born to Charles and Lyda Ruth
(Driver) Delbridge on April 17, 1961.
He is survived by four siblings, Barbara (Dale) Richter, Glenn (Kathy) Delbridge, Pam (Bill) Carrigan, and David (Lisa) Delbridge; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, James and Robert Delbridge.
Kevin attended Parkland College and took many art classes. He felt the most at peace when he was sitting down with his pencil and paper drawing whatever came to mind. Art was truly his love and passion. He had an incredible skill and could freehand anything. Kevin will be missed by all his family and friends. A graveside service was held Saturday at the Payne Cemetery in rural Brocton.
Memorial donations may be made to the Joines Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.

06/27/2024

New Catlin diner will be open for breakfast, lunch

Salt Fork to move all graduation ceremonies indoors in future

New trees for Main Street

Kirby makes Top 10 list for EIU

Georgetown Fair Queen Candidates

Obituaries:
JUDITH ANN GONES CHESNUT – It is with great sadness that the family of Judith Ann Chesnut announces her passing. She fought a long, courageous battle with cancer and died peacefully at home on June 14, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.
Born Dec. 4, 1942 in Muncie, Ind., Judy was the daughter of John “Jack” and Frances “Berniece” Gones. She married John Chesnut Sept. 2, 1960. They have three daughters, Ramona (Pete) Harrison, Rebecca Chesnut and Ragina (Brian) Lindley; two grandchildren and one great-grandson; all survive. Also surviving are her brother, Doug (Linda) Gones and her sister Janet Jackson.
Preceding her in death were her parents, her brother John Gones, and her nephews, Dirk Seymour and Brad Dunkman.
Judy was a very caring and generous daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, mother-in-law, sister, aunt, and friend. She was very blessed to have many wonderful friends. Known by “Nan” to her grands and their friends, she found great joy in attending their events and activities. Judy also took great pride in her home and loved living in the country with John surrounded by her beautiful flowers and horses.
John, Judy and their daughters raised and showed quarter horses. Judy was the heart and soul of all the horse ventures. The family traveled to horse shows frequently throughout the Midwest which Judy thoroughly enjoyed. She was also very competitive, especially in regard to sports. She was Ragina’s head summer softball coach and was her family’s biggest cheerleader at games. Judy was a hard worker both at home and as a caregiver for 20 years. Her patients and their families were always pleased with the care and kindness she showed.
To say Judy had a green thumb is an understatement. Known for her outstanding flower gardens and home decor, Judy was highlighted in the “At Home in Central Illinois” magazine in 2015, 2016, and 2020. She also loved helping her daughters with their landscaping and decorating their homes. She truly had a keen eye for beauty.
To honor Judy, the family will hold a Celebration of Life on July 7, 2024 from 1-5 p.m. at the Sidney Village Community Building, 211 E Main Street. Memorials can be made to the Champaign Humane Society or to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Evergreen Cremation Services of Champaign is assisting the family.

DONALD JOHNSON II, 60, of Fairmount passed away at 7:31 a.m. Tuesday June 18, 2024 at his home.
He was born July 8, 1963 in Urbana, the son of Donald E. and Rosetta (Anglin) Johnson. He married Sharon Fry March 19, 1982 in Ogden. She survives.
He is also survived by his daughters, Elizabeth Johnson Drake of Danville, Sarah Johnson of Germany; three brothers, Mike (Brenda) Johnson of Ogden, Geoff (Val) Johnson of Tennessee and Ralph (Christa) Johnson of Fairmount. He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Jennifer.
Donald was a graduate of St. Joseph-Ogden High School Class of 1981 and of Olivet Nazarene University.
He was a member and associate pastor at the Ogden Nazarene Church. He was the owner of Econ-O-Way Construction. He enjoyed fishing and going to Florida, but most of all spending time with his family and friends.
Services were June 25 at the Ogden Nazarene Church with Rev. Wade Stine officiating. Freese Funeral Home, St. Joseph was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Ogden Nazarene Church 206 N. Market St. Ogden 61859.

RONNA LYNN (PUZEY) ROBERTS, of Catlin passed away at 2:44 p.m. on Mon., June 17, 2024, at Carle Foundation Hospital at the age of 73. Ronna was born March 3,1951 in Danville to C. Ronald Puzey and Margaret (Richards) Puzey.
Ronna was preceded in death by her ex-husband and friend, Wayne Morris; husband, Larry Roberts; grandson, Joel Roberts; parents and sisters, Marilyn (Puzey) Potter, Margaret (Puzey) Mariage, Judith (Puzey) Knight, and Jean (Puzey) Prillaman. She leaves behind her three children, Kimberly Anderson (Greg Baker), Heather (Jason) Smith, and Daniel Morris; one sister, Rosemary (Glenn) White; and sister-in-law, Marcia (Bob) Gill, seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ronna was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, friend and sister.
Ronna will be greatly missed by all who knew her, especially her children.
The family is tremendously grateful to the staff at Carle Hospital Oncology Unit in Urbana and for the excellent care they provided Ronna and the entire family.
According to her wishes, there will be no services. Online condolences: www.rortvedtfuneralservices.com.

06/24/2024

Sound off....what are all the towns in the local area that have not yet received their Sidell Reporters mailed on June 20?

06/20/2024

Catlin discusses concerns over solicitors

Woodlawn raffle to help cemetery

Jamaica Class of ’64 to meet in August
Save the date. The 1964 Class of Jamaica High School is having there 60th Class Reunion on Saturday, Aug. 10. The event will be held at the Possum Trot. More information to come.

Paper for Sale
The Sidell Reporter is looking for someone to take over the 136-year-old publication. Contact Editor Rinda Maddox by phone, text, email, US mail, Facebook, carrier pigeon or thru the Grapevine. Just not by Fax. We got rid of that years ago.

Hurt and Frischkorn face off in NJCAA

Salt Fork Junior High
2nd Semester Honor Roll

Don’t call him retired: Myrick staying busy after years in law enforcement

Remembering the Fairmount Quarry Swim Beach

Harold and Betty Lareau celebrate 75th Wedding Anniversary

80 entries in Sidell car show

STEVEN WILLIAM CRADDOCK, 75, passed peacefully on Wed., June 12, 2024 surrounded by his family.
Steve was born April 6, 1949, to Eldon William Craddock and Marjorie Rowand Craddock. He has one sister, Annette (Larry) Luth.
After graduating from ABL High School, he attended Southern Illinois University. Steve and Peggy Chandler Craddock married on March 9, 1969.
They have three children, Jeffrey William of Nebraska, Timothy Steven (Heidi) of Allerton and Amy Beth Heppe of Los Angeles. He will be loved and missed by his four beloved grandchildren, Matthew and Benjamin Craddock, Audrey and Rhys Heppe, to whom he is Papa Steve.
He was committed to the family farm, working the land for over 56 years in Allerton.
Funeral services were 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at Sidell United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Joines Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

JOHN EDWARD THOMAS, 60, of Fairmount passed away at 9:44 p.m. on Monday, June 17, 2024, at his home.
John was born Jan. 26, 1964, in Indianola to Bobby “Bob” D. and Betty Staley Thomas. He married Pamela “Pam” Kay Drollinger on Oct. 31, 1987, in Catlin. She survives. Also surviving are his mother Betty Thomas of Indianola; one son, Zach Thomas of Fairmount; two daughters, Britt (Aaron) Cain of Danville and Katelyn (fiancé Drake Arnold) Thomas of Hume; one brother, Brian Thomas of Indianola and eight grandchildren, Sophia McDaniels, Lydia Cain, Aaron John Cain, Jr., Lakota Thompson, Haiden Thompson, Hunter Thompson, Greyson Arnold and Owen Arnold. He was preceded in death by his father.
John graduated from Jamaica High School in 1982 and served three years in the US Army and two years in the US Army reserves. He worked for 10 years at Meadow Gold and 28 years at Quaker Oats in Danville. He was a member of the Illinois Trapper Association and the NRA. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling and loved spending time with his grandkids. John had many friends including his special friends, Otto Collins, Tim Prunkard, Darren Richards, Troy Pate and Allen Ford.
Funeral services 2 p.m. on Monday, June 24 at Robison Chapel, Catlin with Pastor James Blue officiating. Visitation from noon to 2 p.m. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Indianola with military honors accorded by the Georgetown American Legion Dornblaser Post #203. Memorials to the organization of the donor’s choice. Online condolences at www.robisonchapel.com

KATHYRN ANN PARKS, 90, of Danville, passed away on Thurs., June 13, 2024, at the Hawthorne Inn in Danville.
Kathy was born July 16, 1933, the youngest of eight children, in Fairmount, daughter of the late Edward E. and Opal S. (Baird) Brandon.
She married Gerald “Gary” Parks on July 14, 1990, in Santa Cruz, Calif., and he preceded her in death in 2019.
Surviving are her children: Dave (Dena) Moreman, Ed (Teresa) Moreman, Brenda Rhodes and Lisa Abdelghani; her step-children: Lawrence (DeAnna) Parks, Denise Barr, Susan Andrews and Tim Parks; 30 grandchildren and several great and great-great grandchildren and many special friends.
Along with her parents and husband, Kathy was preceded in death by a stepson: Scott Parks, a son-in-law: Paul Rhodes; four sisters: Frances, Opal, Thelma and Elnora; and three brothers: George, Joe, and Edward Jr.
Kathy graduated from Fairmount High School in 1951. She retired from G.E./Valmont in 1992 after 26 years. Kathy enjoyed traveling to her grandchildren’s ballgames and school functions. Kathy was born on a farm, so it felt natural for her to retire on a farm and live out the last years of her life. She took great pride in her garden, her flowers and her beautiful yard. Feeding the birds and watching hummingbirds at the feeder brought her great joy. Above all, Kathy enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 10 a.m. Sat., June 22 at Sunset Funeral Home, Danville, with entombment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9-10 a.m. ahead of the funeral.
Memorial donations in Kathy’s name may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Leave memories at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.

STAN RICHARDSON, 83, prominent Ridge Farm resident, passed away Wed. June 12, 2024, at 1:30 a.m. at his home after a brief illness. He was born April 5, 1941, in Anna to Wayne and Allean Proctor Richardson. Stan married Carol Knight Dec. 11, 1961, in Carterville. Carol survives, as well as, one sister, Jane Ann Bushong of Edwardsville and many nieces and nephews that he loved like his own, as well as his faithful dog, Cooper. Stan was preceded in death by four brothers, Myron, Doyle, Jimmy and Tom.
Stan was a longtime security officer at the Newport Chemical Plant. He served four terms on the Ridge Farm Village board, served on the Ridge Farm Fire Department, as well as terms as Police Chief for the village. A 50-year Mason and member of Ridge Farm Masonic Lodge 632, where he was Master of the lodge eight times and a 50-year member of the Ansar Shrine of Springfield. He also served as District Deputy for the Grand Lodge. He was a “Roadrunner” for the shrine, driving patients to the Shriner’s Hospitals. He enjoyed riding the Shriner’s Supercycle, and was honorary Ringmaster of the Shriner’s Circus. Stan served his country in the Army and was a member of the Chrisman American Legion Post 477. He was an accomplished carpenter and craftsman, enjoyed helping his nephew on the farm, as well as fishing and hunting. Stan and Carol enjoyed 15 years of wintering at Dauphin Island, Ala. He was a Cardinals fan.
Services were June 19, at Robison Chapel in Catlin. Pastor James Blue officiated. Military honors were provided by Chrisman American Legion Post 477. Memorials to Shriner’s Children’s Hospital in St. Louis in his memory. On-line condolences at www.robisonchapel.com.

06/13/2024

JHS Class of ’64 to meet
Save the date. The 1964 Class of Jamaica High School is having there 60th Class Reunion on Aug. 10. The event will be held at the Possum Trot. More information to follow as time gets closer.

Edgar County Watchdogs take interest in Indianola Village Board behavior

Woodard to not seek another term

Paper for Sale
The Sidell Reporter is looking for someone to take over the 136-year-old publication. Contact Editor Rinda Maddox by phone, text, email, US mail, Facebook, carrier pigeon or thru the Grapevine. Just not by Fax. We got rid of that years ago.

Sidell PD ready to roll

Storm softball, baseball post season awards

Catlin FD Report

New slate of officers for Catlin Legion

The Sidell Reporter has an opening for a cooking columnist. I’d like to challenge one of our male readers to apply. I hear you can cook as good as us women!

OBITUARY
ALICE MADGE (TRIMBLE) WARTERS of Allerton, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-
grandmother passed peacefully June 4, 2024 at Kirby Medical Hospital in Monticello.
Madge was the daughter of Orval and Belle (Bishop) Trimble of Newman. She was a graduate of Newman High School and attended Eastern Illinois University in Charleston.
Madge married Dean Warters on Sept 21, 1952. They were married for 58 years until Dean passed in December 2010. They had four children, Kim Warters of Allerton, Ginger Stanfield of Charleston, Tammy (Gary) Frick of St. Joseph and Tim Warters of Allerton. Madge was preceded in death by their infant son, Kim (1953); son, Tim (2005); husband, Dean (2010); parents, Orval and Belle Trimble; brothers, Gene and Doyle Trimble; sister-in-law Anne Trimble (who was like a sister).
Madge and Dean farmed northeast of Allerton. They also raised hogs and Polled Shorthorn cattle. Madge loved every aspect of the farm life. She felt the best place to raise a family was on a farm. Madge played a vital role in all the work on their farm … from driving the combine during harvest, to cooking, she did it all. Besides her family, farming and raising livestock was one of the joys of her life. Their family traveled all over the Midwest to countless State and County Fairs showing their livestock. Madge was a charter member of the Shorthorn “Lassie” organization which was very involved with the promotion of the Polled Shorthorn cattle breed. She served on most of the various boards and committees related to this organization, being named “National Lassie of the Year” in 1981.
Another passion (besides her family) was music. Her brother, Gene, started an orchestra in Newman, when he was in high school. Madge started playing saxophone in the Gene Trimble Orchestra when she was 12 years old. She filled in for several members in the saxophone section as they left for World War II. She played 1st Sax for over 60 years in his band. The band also performed as a “Clown” band for entertaining lots of people and various events. The clown band played at the Illinois State Fair for over 50 years. She was looking forward to playing again this summer with the Charleston Community Band which is directed by her daughter, Ginger.
Madge loved the joy of worshiping and working with the members of the United Methodist Church in Allerton.
Throughout her entire life, Madge’s biggest priority was her family. She loved being around them every chance she had.
A visitation will be held from 9-11 a.m. on Sat., June 15 at the St. Joseph United Methodist Church with the celebration of life beginning at 11 a.m.; Pastor Clyde Snyder will be officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to the Allerton United Methodist Church.

HELEN ESTEP, 91, of Danville, formerly of Fairmount, passed away Wed., June 5, 2024 at Arcadia Care in Danville. She was born in Fairmount, the daughter of Henry Alva and Elizabeth Coleman Underwood. She was preceded in death by her siblings, John Amos, Edna Margaret, George Loren, Nora Emma Isabelle, Willard Alva and Joseph Laverne Ervin. She is survived by her brother, Ralph Wayne and her two sons, Timothy James Estep of Beverly, Mass. and Daniel Lee Estep of Fairmount. Helen worked as a telephone operator out of high school and retired from the Oakwood Truckstop. She loved “The Price is Right” and “Wheel of Fortune” almost as much as she loved chocolate. She will be dearly missed.
According to her wishes, there will be no services. Rortvedt Funeral Services & Crematory is assisting the family. Online condolences: www.rortvedtfuneralservices.com.

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