Category: Odell

Obituary – Donna Jean Earing

 May 26, 2023

Donna Jean Earing Donna was the first of twin girls born on Saturday, September 3, 1932 to Donald Lester Allen and Theora Lucille Oberholtzer Allen. She was born at the…

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Madelyn Doran Named to WIU Spring 23 Dean’s List

 May 18, 2023

Madelyn C Doran, Senior from Odell, has been named to the Spring 2023 Western Illinois University Dean’s List. To receive this award, an undergraduate student must earn at least a…

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Obituary – Jessica Turner Casey, Odell

 May 16, 2023

Jessica Turner Casey, Odell On May 11, 2023, God reached down to Jessica Turner Casey and said, “Come with me.” A celebration of life will be held at the Dwight…

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Amtrak to allow 110 mph trains – Joliet to Alton

 May 3, 2023

Schedules to remain unchanged for several weeks Important safety reminders CHICAGO – Amtrak and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) have received federal approval for maximum speeds up to 110…

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Obituary – William “Skinner” “Bill” DeMarse, Odell

 April 17, 2023

William “Skinner” “Bill” DeMarse, age 75, of Odell, IL, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023, at 3:50 a.m. at his home. Cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of…

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Obituary – Robert Keith Verdun of Dwight, formerly of Pontiac

 March 28, 2023

Robert Keith Verdun, 79, of Dwight, formerly of Pontiac Robert Keith Verdun, 79, of Dwight, formerly of Pontiac, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at 6:40 p.m. in Dwight, IL….

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Obituary Daniel Bruce Mentink, Dwight

 March 14, 2023

Daniel Bruce Mentink, of Dwight Daniel Bruce Mentink, age 72, of Dwight, formerly of Kenosha, Wisconsin, passed away, Monday, March 13, 2023, at his home in Dwight. Cremation rites will…

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Obituary – Kerry Lundberg, Odell

 March 14, 2023

Kerry Lundberg, age 75, of Odell Kerry Lundberg, age 75, of Odell, passed away, Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Aperion Care in Wilmington, IL. Cremation rites have been accorded. A…

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Odell Rams 8th Grade Boys Advance to State Tourney

 February 7, 2023

The Odell Rams move on to state with a 56 – 29 win over Mazon-Verona-Kinsman on Monday February 6. They will take on Bloomington Cornerstone on Saturday February 11 at…

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Obituary – Tracy Lynn Kelleher

 January 31, 2023

Tracy Lynn Kelleher   Tracy Lynn Kelleher, age 51, of Dwight, and formerly of Channahon, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023 at OSF St. James Medical Center, Pontiac, with her…

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Lauryn Hoegger of Odell named to University of Kentucky Fall 2022 Dean’s List

 January 10, 2023

Lauryn Alexis Hoegger of Odell named to University of Kentucky Fall 2022 Dean’s List   LEXINGTON, Ky. (January 9, 2022) — The University of Kentucky has released its Dean’s List for…

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WIU Dean’s List Announced for Fall 2022

 January 4, 2023

WIU Dean’s List Fall 2022 Livingston County, IL Blackstone (61313) Eden E Beier (Junior) Odell (60460) Madelyn C Doran (Senior) Grundy County, IL Braceville (60407) Joseph R Svoboda (Senior) Mazon…

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Marjorie J. Martin Scholarship Applications Accepted

 December 30, 2022

The Marjorie J. Martin Scholarship trustees announced today that applications for the 18th annual Marjorie J. Martin Scholarships are now being accepted.  Applications are available at Odell Public Library, Odell…

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