SIOUX CITY -- SSG Matthew W. Weikert, 29, of Jacksonville, Ill., formerly of Sioux City, was mortally wounded on Saturday, July 17, 2010, while serving with the U.S. Army near Orgun, Afghanistan.

Jacksonville, IL-Friends and family have said goodbye to a Jacksonville soldier. Monday full military honors were held for 29 year old Sergeant Matthew Weikert. He was laid to rest at Liberty Cemetery ...

For several years a message has been circulated via email and social media postings offering prayers on behalf of "11 Marines that gave their lives this week for everyone in this country": R.I.P.

JACKSONVILLE – The city of Jacksonville seemingly came to a standstill Monday afternoon to honor Staff Sgt. Matthew Weikert, killed July 17 in Afghanistan. Hundreds of people lined West Morton Avenue, ...

JACKSONVILLE — A 29-year-old Jacksonville man killed in Afghanistan over the weekend was remembered Monday as a dedicated soldier who “cared deeply” for the people he was in charge of protecting. Sgt.

Jacksonville, IL-Funeral services are set for a Jacksonville soldier who was killed in Afghanistan. 29 year old sergeant Matthew Weikert was killed on Saturday in the Paktika province of Afghanistan ...

Applications are being accepted for scholarships funded by Rotary Club of Jacksonville. The group offers two scholarship programs: The Rotary Club of Jacksonville Senior Scholarship for college-bound ...