Sun Times

Orville R. Hartmann

A funeral will be held Saturday, September 27, 2025 for 87-year-old Orville R. Hartman of Chester, Illinois, who passed away at 2 a.m, Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at his residence. He was born May 9, 1938 in Bremen, Illinois to Ervin and Hilda (nee Haberman) Hartman. Orville married Betty Walker on May 9, 1964 at

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Ervin ‘Terry’ Reid

A memorial service will be held Friday, October 3, 2025 for 77-year-old Ervin “Terry” Reid of Perryville, Missouri who passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at Kindred Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born January 27, 1948 in Perryville, MO to Clemon Leo and Freda (Johnson) Reid who both preceded him in death. Survivors

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Give blood or platelets with the Red Cross this fall

CAPE GIRARDEAU — As fall officially begins, the American Red Cross urges people to mark the new season with a lifesaving blood or platelet donation to help keep the blood supply strong. Donors of all blood types, especially those with types O positive and B negative blood, are needed now.      For many, daily routines shift as the

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Governor Pritzker announces attendance results for 2025 State Fairs

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Governor JB Pritzker announced the Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair attendance totaled over 1 million in 2025.    “Illinois state fairs are a part of a time-honored tradition for generations of families,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “This year’s attendance figures are proof of the enduring value of state fairs as over

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IDPH reminds Illinois residents to take precautions against tick bites

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding Illinoisans to take appropriate precautions against tick bites after an Illinois resident became seriously ill with Powassan – a tickborne illness that had not previously been detected in this state.  IDPH and the local health department are currently investigating whether the resident was exposed to

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Jeff Steffens named PHS Homecoming Parade Grand Marshall

PCSD32 PERRYVILLE – Longtime District 32 teacher and administrator Jeff Steffens has been selected as the 2025 Perryville High School Homecoming Parade Grand Marshall.     PHS’s 70th Homecoming celebration is set for Saturday, Oct. 25. Mr. Steffens will lead the parade from Perryville City Park beginning at 10 a.m. Festivities will continue at 11

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