April 2025

SIU researchers study social lives of deer to prevent spread of fatal illness

by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – Wildlife researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are using cameras to take a closer look at how deer socialize to better understand how a deadly disease is spread.     John Vinson, a postdoctoral associate at the Center for Wildlife Sustainability Research, and Nina Davis, an undergraduate in zoology,

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Rita A. Coffey

A funeral will be held Thursday, April 24, 2025 for 76-year-old Rita A. Coffey of Perryville, Mo. who passed away Monday, April 14, 2025 at Independence Care Center in Perryville, Mo.   She was born February 20, 1949 in Perryville, Mo. to Wallace Ignatius and Rosetta Marie (Kline) Bohnert who both preceded her in death.

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Carol Ann Wibbenmeyer

A celebration of life will be held at a future date for 86-year-old Carol Ann Wibbenmeyer of Sainte Genevieve, Mo., who passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025 at Riverview at the Park in Sainte Genevieve, Mo.   She was born March 24, 1939 in Perryville, Mo., the daughter of Stanislaus Wibbenmeyer and Beatrice (Chappius) Wibbenmeyer,

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Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission meets Thursday

CHESTER – The Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission will meet Thursday at 6 p.m.   The tentative agenda:   Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda April 17, 2025   Pledge of Allegiance   Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes-Melissa Gross   Treasurer’s Report-Linda Rader/Brenda Owen Proposed 2026 budget-Brenda Owen   Public Petitions & Correspondence                 Standing Committee Reports Take Pride

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Wanda Kay Gerler

A funeral will be held Saturday, April 19, 2025 for 75-year-old Wanda Kay Gerler of Frohna, Missouri who peacefully passed away Monday, April 14, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born February 14, 1950 in Sikeston, MO to Mearl Arthur and Mary Marie (Tucker) Masterson. They preceded her

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