February 2025

Pamela Sikes

A funeral will be held Monday, Feb. 24, 2025 for 54-year-old Pamela Sikes of Sainte Genevieve, MO who passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at her home.   She was born August 25, 1970 in Ste. Genevieve, Mo. a daughter of Dennis L Sikes and Eileen (Roth) Sikes, who both preceded her in death.   […]

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Kevin Grass

Kevin Grass, 56, died in a bicycle accident on February 5, 2025.   He was a professor of drawing and painting at St. Petersburg College, as well as a professional fine artist.   He leaves behind his beloved wife, Michaela Oberlaender; and their son, Nicholas Grass. He is survived by his father, Leroy Grass; his

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Janet R. Killian

A funeral will be held Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 for 84-year-old Janet R. Killian of Perryville, Missouri who passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025 at The Villas of Jackson in Jackson, MO.   She was born September 10, 1940 in Perryville, MO to Elmer Lawrence and Rita Mary (Richardet) Zahner who both preceded her in

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Frank A. Lehr

A funeral will be held Saturday, February 22, 2025 for 80-year-old Frank A. Lehr of Red Bud, Illinois, who passed away at his residence Monday, February 17, 2025.   He was born May 13, 1944 in Columbia, Illinois to George and Sophia (nee Stepping) Lehr who both preceded him in death.   Frank had worked

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Eunice D.K. Snyder

Eunice D.K. Snyder, 94, of Red Bud, Illinois, was called to eternal rest on Monday, February 17, 2025. She was born on June 26, 1930. Eunice was the ninth of twelve children to the late Theophilus J. and Bertha (nee Scheidt) Koch of Columbus, Indiana. Eunice was the last surviving child of TJ and Bertha

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Fire damages conveyor belt at the Holcim cement plant

KINSEY –  The Kinsey Fire Department along with several mutual aid departments were dispatched to the Holcim cement plant on the Mississippi River yesterday afternoon by a report of a conveyor belt on fire. The plant is located on the old Brickey’s Landing Road now an unnamed private road that goes east off Highway 61

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‘Be a Superhero for Kids’ event is postponed due to weather

CAPE GIRARDEAU – CCC Foundation’s Luncheon to Support Children’s Mental Health Services is being postponed DUE TO the forecasted winter storm this week, event has been rescheduled to Tuesday, February 25, 2025.   Local superheroes are gearing up to support children’s mental health at the Community Counseling Center (CCC) Foundation’s 8th annual Superheroes Have a

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Gabby Bievenue of Red Bud graduates from Millikin University

DECATUR, IL — Gabby Bievenue of Red Bud, IL graduated SUMMA CUM LAUDE with a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from Millikin University. Gabby was one of 80 graduates recognized during the 2024 Winter Commencement ceremony at the Kirkland Fine Arts Center on December 15, 2024. Millikin University is a private university that provides

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Hawley secures commitments from Trump Education Nominee on Title IX Protections, combating campus antisemitism

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week in a Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee hearing, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley questioned Linda McMahon, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Education, about guaranteeing basic safety for women on college campuses and cracking down on campus radicalism. Senator Hawley brought up Title IX protections for female

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