SOAR | LOCAL 1899 GRANITE CITY, IL

Russell Keith Eddinger, 95, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. He was born Sept. 8, 1928 in Winchester, IL. Keith worked in the maintenance department for Granite City Steel for 43 years.

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George Cook - Obituary

George T. Cook Jr., 92, of Granite City, Illinois passed away at 1:55 a.m. on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Meridian Village in Glen Carbon.

Roger Lammy Obituary

Roger Leo Lammy, 70, left this earth Wednesday, April 26th, 2023. He was born March 27th, 1953 in Carrollton, Illinois

The History of Medicare

Great article on the history and the importance of the Medicare program.

OBITUARY: Betty Jo Neeley

Betty retired from Granite City Steel as a Pipefitter, after 30 plus years of dedicated service.

Obituary: Larry Kamadulski's

Lawrence "Larry" David Kamadulski, 75, of Granite City, IL died from injuries sustained in a car accident in Ormond Beach, FL on Saturday, February 18, 2023. He was born on January 25, 1948 in Graanite City.

Seniors Time to Stock up on COVID19 Home Test Kits

Medicare currently covers 8 Home COVID19 Test Kits per Month.

This benefit is scheduled to end on May 11th. Now is the time for seniors to stock up on these home kits before May.

SOAR MEETING: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2023

It was a Privilege and an Honor to have newly elected Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski come to our SOAR meeting as her first visit back to her home District, the Illinois 13th Congressional District today.

New Medicare Benefits as of January 1st 2023

As discussed at the SOAR meeting the following are the new benefits under Medicare.

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Medicare to Negotiate Drug Prices

As discussed at the SOAR meeting the following are the new benefits under Medicare.

Dennis

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) signed by President Biden in 2022 Allows Med

Medicare Part "D" Coverage Gap (Donut Hole) Will be Eliminated in 2025

As discussed at the SOAR meeting the following are the new benefits under Medicare.

OBITURARY: Monte Wilson

Monte Ray Wilson, 91 of Granite City, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Monte worked an the Standard Gauge Department at the Mill.

In celebration of Monte’s life, private family services will be held at a later date.

Dennis

Larry D. McIlvoy, SOAR member Passed Away

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SOAR Trivia Fundraiser & 50/50

Please read the attached flyer for the SOAR Trivia Fundraiser that benefits Good Samaritan House on Saturday, January 21, 2023. Anyone interested in donating or putting a team in should contact Jeff Rains at 618-979-4253. 50/50 Fundraiser tickets are available for $5.00 each. The drawing will be held on Monday March 2, 2023. All proceeds go toward local charities. Jeff Rains has tickets and we have a small amount here at the office.