October 2024

Upcoming blood donation opportunities Oct. 1-Oct. 15

ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis office of the American Red Cross has announced the following blood drives in the River Region counties of Ste. Genevieve, Perry and Randolph.   Sparta 10/1/2024: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., VFW Post 2698, 1911 North Market Street   Steeleville 10/1/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., American Legion Hall, […]

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Jim Sutterer

A Beacon of Light Extinguished James “Jim” Sutterer, a man who knew no strangers and whose smile could light up a room, passed away peacefully on September 25th, 2024 at the age of 76 with family by his side.   A Veteran of the Vietnam War, Jim served his country with courage and determination. He

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John D. Spanley

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, October 5, 2024 for 79-year-old John D. Spanley of Evansville, Illinois, who passed away peacefully at his home on September 28, 2024 with his family by his side.   John was born to the late John E. and Ruth (nee Lauer) Spanley on March 18, 1945 in

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Julie Ann Ratz

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 for 67-year-old Julie Ann Ratz of Red Bud, Illinois, who passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024.   Julie spent her childhood and young adult life moving for her father’s work and planted her roots in Red Bud, IL where her family survives.   She

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