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While Your'e at It, Senator, Bring Back the Willis FamilyDec 01, 2008 10:00 pm - The appeal is predicated on the heartbreaking plight of Ryan's wonderful wife, Lura Lynn, whom I met on several occasions. But, at the end of the day--at the end ...
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William R. "Bill" GladsonDec 01, 2008 10:00 pm - William "Bill" was born on September 22, 1922 in Pinckneyville, a son to William Eugene and Jenny L. (Craig) Gladson. He married Patricia Ann Dillow on March 6, 1...
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Early Release for Du Quoin's 'Citizen of the Year' Ryan?Dec 01, 2008 10:00 pm - He may not have been governor at the time some of the vast projects were proposed, but his legacy includes Du Quoin's middle school, the new Illinois State Police...
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Bonnie OrtizDec 01, 2008 10:00 pm - Although Bonnie was busy working and raising young children, she pursued her education, ultimately obtaining her master's degree. She spent more than 20 years at ...
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Shirley R. HemmerDec 01, 2008 10:00 pm - Shirley was born on April 14, 1936 in DuQuoin, IL, a daughter to Dallas Ivan and Lillian M. (Kelley) Neal. On October 29, 1955, she married Edward H. Hemmer in Du...
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Du Quoin Native Is Colorado's Newest State RepresenativeDec 01, 2008 10:00 pm - She has fond memories of the faculty and staff at the Du Quoin High School, particularly the influence of longtime educator Betty Thornton. Mrs. Thornton taug...
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Morse "Mick" WeatherfordDec 01, 2008 10:00 pm - Mick was born on May 12, 1926 in Pinckneyville, IL, a son to George Henry and Blanche (Brown) Weatherford. He enlisted in the United States Army during World War ...
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Beulah Mae BoseckerDec 01, 2008 10:00 pm - Beulah was a homemaker and had worked as a restaurant cook. She was of the Pentecostal faith. She was born April 28, 1923 at Elkville, the daughter of Will...
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Du Quoin Mother & Son in Weekend Christmas Performance in MarionDec 01, 2008 10:00 pm - ...
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Katherine Z. HarrisDec 01, 2008 10:00 pm - Katherine was a homemaker. She loved her family and enjoyed gardening. Nothing made her happier than making a quilt and giving it to someone to enjoy. She was a m...