A funeral will be held Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025 for 86-year-old Oma A. Phelps of Chester, Illinois, who passed away at 2:34 p.m., Saturday, September 20, 2025, at her residence. She was born January 17, 2025 in Chester to Jesse and Effie (nee Parker) Nance, who both preceded her in death. She married […]
A funeral mass will be held Saturday, October 4th, 2025 for 89-year-old Kenneth P. Besand of Perryville, Mo. who passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at his residence. He was born June 27, 1936 in Perryville to Bertrand G.and Frances A. (McCauley) Besand who both preceded him in death. He is survived by a daughter:
A service will be held Monday, September 29, 2025 for 70-year-old Kathryn “Kat” L. McMurty of Saint Mary, Mo. who passed away September 25, 2025. She was born August 5, 1955 a daughter to Monroe McMurty and Berniece (Booth) McMurty, who both preceded her in death. She is survived by six sisters: Janet
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A funeral will be held Tuesday, September 30, 2025 for 93-year-old June Louise {Kroutter} Campbell, of Springfield, Illinois and formerly of Chester, Illinois who passed away peacefully on September 19th, 2025, at her home in Concordia Village in Springfield, Illinois. She was surrounded by her children as the Lord said, “It is time, June, come
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A funeral will be held for 80-year-old Doris M. Dauster of Perryville, Missouri, being a child of God, who passed away Friday, September 26, 2025 at Independence Care Center in Perryville. She was born May 6, 1945 in Sereno, Mo. to Martin and Virgie (Gibbar) Reiss who both preceded her in death. Doris
A funeral will be held Monday, September 29, 2025 for 58-year-old Carl Edward Roth of Pittsburg, Kansas who passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 22, 2025, at his home. Carl was born August 1, 1967, in Ste. Genevieve, Mo., the son of Paul “Rocky” and Carol (Buatte) Roth who both preceded him in death.
ALTENBURG – The Friends of the Library at Altenburg will hold its annual book sale Saturday, October 4 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at the Riverside Regional Library branch in Altenburg. There will be a great selection of books – children’s, fiction, gardening, cook books and so much more – will be available
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****UPDATE ***** The Perryville Police Department has a suspect in custody. Another press report will be released upon receipt of a warrant. PERRYVILLE — Police in Perryville are investigating the report of an armed robbery Thursday morning. The call came in at approximately 5:45 a.m., and officers were detailed to the QuickStop convenience store 1236
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PERRYVILLE — Citizens Electric Corporation (CEC) is notifying members in the Bloomsdale area of a planned power outage to allow for essential maintenance and equipment upgrades. The work is being performed to strengthen the system and help prevent longer, unexpected outages in the future. Planned outage date: October 11, 2025 Approximate outage start time: 12:05
STE GENEVIEVE — Ste. Genevieve’s 4th Friday Art Walk will take place from 6-9 p.m. tonight, with eight galleries open for the event. On the Courthouse Square the Sainte Genevieve Art Guild will have a special “sneak peek” viewing of a new piece of art from the upcoming Promenade des Arts exhibit titled “Three
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