ISBA President John E. Thies is greeted by (from left) Illinois Judges Association (IJA) Immediate Past President, Illinois Appellate Court Justice Carol Pope, and IJA President, Judge Rita M. Novak, of Chicago, at a kickoff Wednesday announcing “Project 225” at the Illinois Supreme Court building in Springfield. This project is a special program starting the week of September 17 whereby scores of state judges will deliver 225 classroom presentations at high school civics classes statewide to celebrate the 225th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. Chief Justice Thomas L. Kilbride, other Supreme Court justices, government officials, and bar leaders joined Judge Novak, and members of the association, in a ceremony to explain the program and its objectives, emphasizing the Constitution’s history and contemporary relevance.
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September 14, 2012 |
Events
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September 10, 2012 |
People
Guy McDowell Lahr, III, 67, of Springfield, passed away at 7:04 p.m.
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August 31, 2012 |
CLE
Perplexed by the Juvenile Court setting? Get the information you need to oversee a juvenile delinquency case with this full-day seminar!
The procedures surrounding the offenses committed by a juvenile living in Illinois differ from that of a traditional adult criminal case – making it imperative that attorneys working with children understand the inner functions of the juvenile court setting. Join us in East Peoria on September 28th for this full-day seminar for an in-depth look at the juvenile delinquency process. Family law attorneys, child law lawyers, and general practitioners who occasionally represent minors will benefit from the information presented by gaining a better understanding of: the issues that affect delinquency; what will likely happen to a minor charged with an offense; detention hearings and alternative sentencing options; the adjudication hearing process; the services available through DCFS and DJJ; juvenile probation; the policies and procedures for expungement; and much more!
The program is presented by the ISBA Child Law Section and qualifies for 7.25 hours MCLE credit.
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August 14, 2012 |
People
William J. Snyder and Dee A. Runnels have joined Bozeman, Neighbour, Patton and Noe, LLP as Of Counsel attorneys.
Snyder earned both his undergraduate and law degrees at the University of Iowa, graduating from law school with distinction. He has 45 years of experience and was most recently President of a Rock Island law firm.
Runnels is a magna cum laude graduate of Luther College and graduated with distinction from the University of Iowa Law School.
Both of these attorneys concentrate in the fields of business transactions, estate planning, probate and real estate.
The firm’s principal office is in Moline and can be reached at (309) 797 0850.
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August 9, 2012 |
People
Warren Peters, 82, of Lincoln died at 12:30 A.M. Sunday, July 22, 2012 at the Christian Nursing Home in Lincoln.
Warren was born on August 10, 1929 in New Holland, IL to Andrew Thomas and Mary Jane Gallagher Peters. He married Jean Fults on March 7, 1961. She survives. Jean and Warren recently celebrated 51 years of marriage together.
Also surviving are six daughters, Mary (Ron) Harmsen of Emden, IL, Jane (Greg) Fox of Atlanta, GA, Gail (Don) Vitek of Elmhurst, IL, Anne (Dan) Conrady of Lincoln, IL, Ruth Brackney of Kansas City, MO, and Amy (Steve) DiLullo of Long Grove, IL, one sister, Edith Ellen Warn of San Diego, CA and fifteen grandchildren, Amanda, John and Katelyn Harmsen, Rachel, Jill and Robert Fox, Andrew, Grace, Gretchen and Robert Vitek, Benjamin, William and Adam Conrady, and Jackson and Lauren Brackney.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Ruth Marie Peters and Jane Strien and one brother Thomas Peters.
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July 25, 2012 |
Practice News
The Illinois Supreme Court announced Tuesday the appointment of Wm. Hugh Finson, a longtime Monticello attorney and public servant as a resident circuit judge in the Sixth Judicial Circuit.
Mr. Finson was appointed to fill the Circuit Court vacancy created by the death of longtime Piatt County Chief Judge John P. Shonkwiler. The appointment is effective September 4, 2012 and will expire December 1, 2014.
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July 24, 2012 |
People
A memorial Mass for Roger Charles Elliott, 66, of Momence, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday (July 7, 2012) at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Momence. The Rev. Dennis Settles will officiate. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made for his children's education. Mr. Elliott died Sunday (July 1, 2012) in Riverton, Wyoming, while on vacation.
Mr. Elliott was an attorney for more than 35 years. He had been a partner of Elliott and McClure Law Offices in Momence and Bourbonnais. He was born September 26, 1945, in Chicago, the son of Edward and Rita Rotundo Elliott. He received an undergraduate and law degree from DePaul University. He was president of the Kankakee Bar Association, a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Kankakee Women's Bar Association, Momence Anchor Club, NRA, Pheasants Forever, Illinois Trial Lawyer Association, Ducks Unlimited, Delta Waterfowl, Ganeer Township Assessor and Momence Chamber of Commerce. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gambling and traveling.
Surviving are his wife, Kathy Bradshaw-Elliott, of Momence, whom he married August 18, 1984, in Chicago; one son, Nicholas Elliott, of Momence; one daughter, Samantha Elliott, of Momence; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Anne Elliott, Mary and James Brown and Susan Tyler, all of Richmond, Va.; and one brother, John Elliott, of Richmond.
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July 19, 2012 |
People
Victor C. Rochelle, 93, Normal, died at on June 23, 2012 at McLean County Nursing Home, Normal.
He was born Nov. 4, 1918, in El Reno, Okla., the son of Floyd Emerson and Goldie Opal Dunbar Rochelle. He married Patricia Leary on March 20, 1964, in Chicago. She survives.
Vic served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Jet during World War II and continued his service in the reserves for 16 years, retiring as a commander. He earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of Texas at Austin, where he was active with the swim team and glee club. He earned his law degree at Columbia University School of Law, New York, and first practiced law in McAllen, Texas. Vic was later a lawyer for Country Companies in Chicago and Bloomington for 40 years. He was a member of the Elks, American Legion, McLean County Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association and the Texas Bar Association. He was also selected for membership in the International Association of Insurance Counsel and listed in Who’s Who in American Law.
Vic loved to read, swim, travel and follow sports, especially Illinois Wesleyan University Titans basketball, St. Louis Cardinals baseball and Dallas Cowboys football. He moved to Texas at the age of 5 and always considered himself a Texan.
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July 19, 2012 |
People
Robert Allan Watts, 75, of Champaign, passed away on June 25, in Holland, Mich. Mr. Watts was a long-time summer resident of the Lakeshore.
Mr. Watts was born in Adrian on July 4, 1936, to Richard Prosser Watts and Florence Hooker Watts.
After his mother died in 1942, he went to live with his aunt and uncle, Margaret and Anthony Janata of Urbana, Ill. The Janatas were also long-time summer residents and retirees on the Lakeshore.
He married Emily Stipes on Aug. 31, 1958, in Champaign. She survives.
Also surviving are his three sons, Benjamin Hooker Watts (Judith Argentieri) of Champaign, Edward Stipes Watts (Stephanie Wengert Watts) of East Lansing and Thomas Janata Watts of Saugatuck; four grandchildren, Anton and Alexander Watts of East Lansing and Olivia and Samuel Watts of Champaign, Ill.; his sister, Sally Watts Dawson (Robert Dawson) of Richmond, Va.; a sister-in-law, Joan Watts of Atlanta; and seven nieces and nephews.
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July 16, 2012 |
People
Robert G. Cronson, 87, of Springfield, died Tuesday, July 3 at St. John's Hospice after a lengthy illness.
Robert was born December 23, 1924 in Chicago, the son of Berthold and Ethel Cronson. He married Agnes Kohorst on December 5, 1987.
After being honorably discharged from the U.S. Marine Corps in 1946, he earned a B.A. in Economics from Dartmouth College. He then entered the University of Chicago Law School and was awarded a law degree in 1950. Mr. Cronson was elected in 1974 to serve as Illinois' first Constitutional Auditor General, a position he served faithfully for 17 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, and one brother.
He is survived by his wife, Agnes Cronson of Springfield; two sons; two daughters; nine grandchildren; and three step-children.
Cremation was accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center prior to ceremonies.
Services have been held.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Rd., Springfield, IL 62702.
Please visit butlerfuneralhomes.com to offer your condolences.