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Quilt Raffle
The Sidell American Legion Auxiliary is selling raffle tickets for this patriotic quilt made by Letious Hubbard. Contact any Auxiliary member, Sharon Riggle or Rinda Maddox. Tickets are 6 for $5. Drawing is Nov. 11, 2024.
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OBITUARIES
FLORENCE ANN PANKEY, 94, passed peacefully at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana on Friday, June 28, 2024. A committal service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wed., July 3 at the Spring Hill Mausoleum Chapel, where she will be laid to rest in a niche beside her husband Lowell.
Florence was born Dec. 27, 1929 in Danville to W.R. and Anna (Pacinkiewicz) Pierce. She attended Garfield Grade School and Danville High School, graduating in 1946. She married Lowell Dean Pankey on Feb. 17, 1952 and they lived in Sidell for 50 years. The two shared 58 years together before his passing on Dec. 25, 2010.
She is survived by her daughter Marcia Beard of Portland, Oregon; two grandsons, Lucas Darr of Fairmount and Eamon Beard of Portland; a granddaughter, Molly Beard of Portland; a great-grandson, Landon Darr of Fairmount; and a son-in-law, James Darr of Fairmount. She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband Lowell, and a daughter, Melanie Ann Darr.
Messages and memories may be left at www.KrugerCoanPape.com, or on the Kruger Funeral Home Facebook page. Memorials may be made in her name to the Vermilion County Museum, 116 N. Vermilion Street, Danville, Illinois, 61832.
KEVIN L. DELBRIDGE, 63, of Paris, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 23, 2024.
Kevin was born to Charles and Lyda Ruth (Driver) Delbridge on April 17, 1961.
He is survived by four siblings, Barbara (Dale) Richter, Glenn (Kathy) Delbridge, Pam (Bill) Carrigan, and David (Lisa) Delbridge; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, James and Robert Delbridge.
Kevin attended Parkland College and took many art classes. He felt the most at peace when he was sitting down with his pencil and paper drawing whatever came to mind. Art was truly his love and passion. He had an incredible skill and could freehand anything. Kevin will be missed by all his family and friends. A graveside service was held Saturday at the Payne Cemetery in rural Brocton.
Memorial donations may be made to the Joines Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.
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Fresh produce sought for food pantry
The Sidell Food Pantry would welcome fresh produce from area gardens to include in their monthly food boxes which are now supporting 41 families. If you will have an abundance of produce for their next food pick up on Aug. 5 and again for Sept. 2, please contact Debbie Lyons, 217-493-0172.
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Sidell Reporter looking to add columnists
The Sidell Reporter would like to add more columnists to our editorial page. If you are interested in being an occasional columnist, one-time columnist or regular columnist, please contact editor@thesidellreporter.com.
Also, etters to the editor on local topics are also welcome to be submitted.
OBITUARIES
DALE RAY RICHTER, 78 of Sidell, passed away at 11:30 p.m. on July 3, 2024, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, after a battle with cancer. Dale was born on May 28, 1946, in Danville to Roy Arnold Richter and Mary Louise (Rosnett) Richter. Dale graduated from Jamaica High School in 1964. He then served two years in the United States Army. He retired from General Motors in January of 1992.
Throughout the years, Dale had many hobbies and collections. When he was 11 years old, he, his father and brother started hunting Indian artifacts and fossils. He wrote several articles that have been published in various artifact books.
Dale is survived by his wife, Barbara (Delbridge); two sisters, Carol Geyer of Crossville, Tenn., Bonnie Andrews of Danville; one brother, Charles Steven (Joyce) Richter of Catlin; one daughter Tina (Michael) Karuzis of Catlin; one son, Bryson Richter of Terre Haute, Ind.; one stepdaughter, Michelle Delbridge of Sidell and one stepson, Chad (Melissa) Delbridge of Trafalgar Ind.; eight grandchildren, Abigail (Blake) Pate of Westville, Dale Lee Richter of Fairmount, Tristan Karuzis, Trevor Karuzis and Morgan Karuzis of Catlin; Joseph Delbridge, Chloe Delbridge and Shelby Delbridge of Trafalgar, Ind.; one great-grandson Cohen Ray Pate of Westville; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Dale was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Debra Twardzik and one daughter, Laurie Richter.
There will be a private family service July 12. Burial will be in Greenview Cemetery, Fairmount.
MICHELLE L. BARRETT HAWK, 57, of Villa Grove passed away on Sat., July 6, 2024 at her home.
Michelle was born to Jack Barrett and Joanna (LaFrance) Marrow. She married James Hawk on Sept. 7, 2017 in Tuscola.
She is survived by her loving husband of seven years, Jim Hawk; two children, Isaac (Hailey) Montgomery and Nathan Porter; her mother, Joanna Marrow; three siblings, Amanda Ziemnisky, Matthew (Kyle) Barrett, and Mark (Candy) Barrett; one aunt, Rita (Noel) Hamilton; and one niece and nephew, Brittany (Mike) Barrett and Christian (Raegen) Ziemnisky.
She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Barrett; grandparents, one aunt, and one cousin.
Michelle graduated from Jamaica High School in 1985. She loved to go on vacations with her family to Florida, especially Tampa and Clearwater, and loved to spend time with her family camping and fishing. She was very artistic and enjoyed her time drawing. She loved all animals and was the kind of person that would give you the shirt off her back. Michelle also enjoyed playing computer games on her iPad like solitaire and Scrabble. But over everything, she loved to spend time with her two boys, Isaac and Nathan; they were her whole world. Michelle will truly be missed by all of her family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sat., July 13, 2024 at the United Methodist Church in Villa Grove with Pastor Jon Brashear officiating. Memorial donations may be made to her two sons, or to the Douglas County Humane Society.
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Fresh produce for food pantry
The Sidell Food Pantry would welcome fresh produce from area gardens to include in their monthly food boxes which are now supporting 41 families. Contact Debbie Lyons, 217-493-0172.
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Salt Fork School District Registration
Mon., Aug. 5, 1-7 p.m.
Tues., Aug. 6, 10am-2pm
All at South Campus
First day of school for students is Aug. 15.
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Obituaries
DAVID BOYD MADDOX, 85 of Warm Springs, Ga. died Monday, July 15, 2024, at the Warm Springs Medical Center in Warm Springs, Ga.
David was born Oct. 14, 1938, in Danville, the son of Boyd Wilson Maddox and Wilinore Ann (Moreman) Maddox. He was a 1956 graduate of Jamaica High School.
He was a retired manager at Crown Technologies in Woodbury, Ga. He had also worked and retired for 26 years at Hyster in Danville, later moving to Warm Springs, Ga. and working at Goody Products. David was a former member of the Sidell Baptist Church in Sidell and later moved his membership to the County Line Church in Warm Springs where he served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher. He also raised sheep from the time he was 17 years old until he was 80.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Nancy (Tomaw) Maddox; son, Doug (Cathy) Maddox; daughter, Lynne Ellen Jones, all of Warm Springs; grandchildren David (Madeleine) Blumenthal, Amy (Boris) Tkach, Beth Ann Maddox and Logan Maddox; and two sisters-in-law, Yvonna Orwig and Rinda Maddox, both of Sidell.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Gavin Maddox; sisters, Anita Lynn Maddox and Marcia (Maddox) Gillis; brother Steven Maddox; brother-in-law Kenneth Orwig; and son-in-law, Stanley Jones.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, July 19, at County Line Church in Warm Springs, with burial in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Flowers will be accepted but those desiring may make donations in his memory to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Cox Funeral Home in Manchester, Ga. is assisting the family and invites you to sign the online registry and leave condolences on the tribute wall page of the obituary.
MADELINE V. CARY, 95, passed away under hospice care at 9:30 p.m. on Wed., July 10, 2024, at the Hawthorne Inn Manor Court in Danville, Illinois.
She was born June 6, 1929, in Danville to Joseph P. and Minnie V. Burow Pichon. She grew up in the Batestown area and attended Oakwood High School. She married Jack W. Cary on Dec. 7, 1946, in Danville and celebrated more than 72 years of marriage before his passing on July 12, 2019.
She was proud to be called a homemaker and her best accomplishments were those of wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She will be remembered for her great cooking and baking. She was an avid fan of Illinois Fighting Illini basketball and football. Madeline enjoyed many years of supporting her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren in their sports activities and other interests. She was a long-time member of the Catlin United Methodist Church and the Catlin Historical Society.
She is survived by one daughter, Brenda (Louis) Kolb of Greenwood, Indiana; two sons, Roger of Catlin and Jeffrey of Tilton; five grandchildren, Angela (Brad) Molloy, Jenni (Dwayne) Canady, Robert Kolb, Ryan (Laine) Cary, and David (Sally) Kolb; eight great-grandchildren,; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brother, Everett (Peachie) Pichon and her sister, Delia Morris.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, July 20, at the Catlin United Methodist Church with Dr. D. Scott Andrews to officiate. Burial to follow in Jones Grove Cemetery in Catlin. Visitation from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, July 19 at the Catlin United Methodist Church. The Robison Chapel in Catlin is handling service details. Online condolences at www.robisonchapel.com.
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Salt Fork School District Registration
Mon., Aug. 5, 1-7 p.m.
Tues., Aug. 6, 10am-2pm
All at South Campus
First day of school for students is Aug. 15.
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Columnists are needed for Reporter
The Sidell Reporter would like to add more columnists to our editorial page. If you are interested in being an occasional columnist, one-time columnist or regular columnist, please contact the Reporter.
Also, Letters to the editor on local topics are also welcome to be submitted.
Reporter for sale
The Sidell Reporter is looking for someone to take over the 136-year-old publication covering southwest Vermilion County since 1888. Contact Editor Rinda Maddox by phone, text, email, US mail, Facebook, carrier pigeon or thru the Grapevine. Just not by Fax. We got rid of that years ago.
Obituaries
RICHARD L. LAMB, 79, of Catlin, noted author and educator, passed away at 6:16 a.m. on Friday, July 19, 2024, at his home.
Dick was born on Feb. 2, 1945, in Danville to Archie R. and Angie I. Kindred Lamb. He married Shirley Ellen Roos on June 17, 1972 in Hardwick, Minn. Shirley survives, as well as, two sons, Jeffrey (Kaitlin Tulloh) Lamb of Columbus, Ohio and Steven Bradley (Linda) Lamb of Indianapolis, Ind.; and one daughter, Shelley (Todd) McLain of Catlin; two brothers, Raymond (Donna) Lamb of Kissimmee, Fla. and David (Alice) Lamb of Rolla, Mo.; one sister, Debra (Harl) Miller of Indianola; seven grandchildren, Tyler Lamb, Luke Lamb, Mason (Diane) Harding, Jordan (Taylor Mayes) Lamb, Olivia (Brandon) Spencer, Ethan McLain, Jackson Darnell; and four great-grandchildren, Adaline Spencer, Emery Spencer, Lincoln Spencer, Marigold Lamb. He was preceded by one granddaughter, Isabel Faith Lamb.
Dick taught both at District 118 in Danville and for 34 years at Jamaica Unit 12 where he did junior high science. He was an avid reader, writer, and published author, having two books published. He enjoyed writing his longtime column for the Sidell Reporter. He was a member of the Faith Church in Fairmount, where he taught Sunday school, and served as church treasurer. He loved to travel and was a Dodger’s fan. Dick attended as many of his grandchildren’s activities as he possibly could. He was also a member of the Catlin Lions Club, serving as club treasurer.
Funeral services at 12 noon today (Thursday) at the Faith Church, 107 East Vance Street, Fairmount. Pastor Robin Bolden will officiate. Burial will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Indianola. Visitation is from 10 a.m. till service time at the Faith Church. Memorials in his memory to the Catlin Library or the Fairmount Library. The Robison Chapel in Catlin. is handling service details. Online condolences at www.robisonchapel.com.
CARL. R. “PONCHO” RICE,, 79, well-known resident of Sidell, passed away at 7:14 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at his home. Poncho was born Sept. 26, 1944, in Danville to William and Helen Nancy Collins Rice. He was raised by his grandparents, Raymond and Marguerite Bess Collins. He married Judy Shumacher on Sept. 3, 1966, in Jamaica, Illinois. She survives. Also surviving are one son, Chad (Racheal Rice) Rice of Jamaica, Ill.; one daughter: Tabitha Rice of Champaign; five grandchildren, Tobias Rice, Cherokee (Billy Noggle) Rice, Ian Moore, Alexys Rice and Ivy Wright; two great-grandchildren, Weston Noggle and Riggs Noggle; and his dog, Dash.
Poncho was a machinist at Danville Metal Stamping for 38 years. He had been a proud resident of Fair Oaks and enjoyed riding his Harley motorcycle, fishing, hunting, playing pool, swimming and family time. He had been a lifeguard at the swimming pool in Danville. He was a member of the Sidell Fire Department for 20 years and had at one time been the fire chief.
Graveside services were Tuesday, July 23 at Woodlawn Cemetery in Indianola with Pastor Craig Roller officiating. Memorials to the Sidell Fire Department. Online condolences at www.robisonchapel.com.