Raymond Scott Klawonn, age 51, of Charleston, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, Ill., with loved ones at his side.

He was born June 27, 1970 in Waukegan, Illinois, the son of Raymond C. and Dorothy (Gnorski) Klawonn. He married Brandee Arleen Pywell, April 7, 2006 in Charleston; she survives. They celebrated their sixteenth anniversary on the day of his passing.

Former Plainville resident Phyllis M. Jaco, age 89, passed away Sunday, April 10, at Coon Memorial Nursing Home in Dalhart, Texas.

Family will be receiving friends on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd, Plainville.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday, April 14, at 2:00 p.m., at First Christian Church, 301 S. Broadway, Plainville. Burial will be in Plainville City Cemetery.

Senate Highlights – Weekly overview

This week was the last week of legislative activity before VETO session. Late Friday afternoon, the Senate gaveled out for adjournment and will reconvene on April 25th for VETO Session. The wrap-up period is expected to not last long, but work remains on a few topics.