Category: Odell

WIU Names Fall 2023 Dean’s List

 February 9, 2024

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – A total of 1,183 undergraduate students enrolled at Western Illinois University were named to the Fall 2023 Dean’s List. The total includes 107 students at the WIU-Quad Cities Campus. To receive this award, an undergraduate student must…

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Obituary – LeRoy R. Roloff, Odell

 February 6, 2024

LeRoy R. Roloff, age 74, of Odell, IL passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024 at Hines Veterans Hospital. Born on June 5, 1949 in Harvey, IL to LeRoy and Rose (nee Filip) Roloff.  A Veteran of the United States…

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Rep. Bunting to host traveling office hours in Odell and Minooka

 January 12, 2024

Rep. Bunting to host traveling office hours in Odell and Minooka DWIGHT –State Representative Jason R. Bunting (R-Emington) announced that he will be hosting traveling office hours in Odell and Minooka on Monday January 22. “With the start of the…

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Marjorie J. Martin Scholarships Are Now Being Accepted

 January 8, 2024

The Marjorie J. Martin Scholarship trustees announced today that applications for the 19th annual Marjorie J. Martin Scholarships are now being accepted.  Applications are available at Odell Public Library, Odell Bank, Odell Grade School, Dwight High School, and Pontiac Township…

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Obituary – Donald “Moti” P. Wheatley, Dwight

 December 19, 2023

Donald “Moti” P. Wheatley, age 67, of Dwight, IL, passed away at 9:25 a.m. on Monday, December 18, 2023, at Arc at Dwight. A visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 22, 2023, at…

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Obituary – Steven Michael Hogan, Dwight

 June 2, 2023

Steven Michael Hogan, 63, of Dwight, IL, passed away in Dwight, IL, at 5:48pm on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Graveside services will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at St. Paul Cemetery in Odell, IL, where friends…

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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 farm of her grandparents at Odell, Illinois. She graduated from…

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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 3.6 grade point average on a scale of 4.0, which…

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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 United Methodist Church on June 11, 2023 at 5pm. Visitation…

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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 mph for most of the Chicago-St. Louis corridor, primarily between…

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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 life will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m….

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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. His services will be Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 10:30…

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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 be accorded. Funeral services will be held at Hager Memorial…

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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 celebration of life will be held at a later date….

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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 loving family by her side.   Born November 16, 1971…

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