Epiphany Catholic News Today

Ten-year-old Serah Rose Arun and 11-year-old Eve Nauman outlasted and out-spelled seven of their peers to win the sectional round Saturday morning at Epiphany Catholic Church in Normal.

Age 96 of Coon Rapids passed away February 13th, 2024. She was the fourth of six children born to Jacob and Martha (Salzwedel) Kurtz. In 1945, she married Melvin Stangler. Following his death, she married Larry Elrite. Together, they raised five children; Diane (Glenn Lemke), Glen (Kathy), Debbie (Johnston), Greg (Tammy), and Jerry.

Amid a nationwide increase in dangerous driving behaviors, Bloomington-Normal’s police departments say staff shortages have limited their ability to do traffic enforcement.

The Little Village community honors the life of Manuelita Garcia, a fearless advocate for the immigrant people and youth. Manuelita died in late May.

Patricia M. “Pat” Taylor, 95, of Watford City, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Good Shepherd Home.