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Ralph Bowen

Ralph “Lloyd” Bowen, 88, of Belleville, Ill., passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 with family at his side. A visitation for Lloyd will be held on Friday, January 24th, 2020 from 5:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. at Lake View Funeral Home A service will be held on Saturday, January 25th, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. at Lake View…

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Frank Bowen

Frank Lee Bowen, 79 years, of Freeburg, IL, passed away on January 13, 2020 at Integrity Health Care of Columbia, Columbia, IL. Frank’s wishes were to be cremated. There will be no public services. In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to: the Charity of Donor’s Choice.…

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Ralph Dietz

Ralph D. Dietz Jr. 82, of Smithton, IL, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Freeburg Care Center in Freeburg, IL. Visitation: Visitation from 9- 11:00 am Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL. Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 11:00am on…

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John M. Kennedy, Sr.

John M. Kennedy, Sr, 60, of Lenzburg, Ill., died on Thursday, January 16, 2020 in Fenton, Mo. Visitation on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Kassly Mortuary, Ltd., Fairview Heights, IL. Funeral Service will be 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Kassly Mortuary, Ltd., Fairview Heights, IL.

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Larry Cook

Larry D. Cook, 79, of Belleville, Ill., passed away Friday, January 10, 2020, at his residence. A Memorial Mass will be offered at 11:00 a.m. today, Thursday, January 16, 2020, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Freeburg, Ill., with Fr. Mark Reyling officiating. Burial will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Mo., at a…

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John Slagle, Sr.

John Harold Slagle Sr., 88, of Smithton, Ill., formerly of Belleville, Ill., passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, Ill. VISITATION: A visitation for John will be held from 4:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Lake View Funeral Home, 5000 N. Illinois St., Fairview Heights, IL…

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Christina Little

Christina “Tina”  Marilyn Little, nee Hill, 69, of Belleville, IL, born May 2, 1950, in Hitchin, England, passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Monday, January 6, 2020, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL. Visitation: Friends may visit from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, January 11, 2020, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville,…

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Victor B. “Trey” Logan, III

Victor B. Logan, III, nicknamed “Trey,” age 53, born May 3, 1966 in Belleville, Ill., passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at his home in O’Fallon, Illinois. The family will receive friends from 4:00 – 8:00 pm, Friday, January 10, 2020 and after 1:00 pm, Saturday, January 11, 2020, at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, 102…

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Robert Douglas Lucash

Robert Douglas “Bob” Lucash, 69, of San Antonio, Texas and formerly of Freeburg, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at his residence. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Holt & Holt Funeral Home in Boerne, Texas.

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A Celebration of Star Wars: Episodes 1 – 2

With The Rise of Skywalker due out this weekend, I’ve decided to take a look back at the complete Skywalker Saga. I have loved Star Wars for as long as I can remember. There are a lot of other lifelong passionate fans out there. Most of them love the spark the series has brought to…

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