E. Gene Ross Most Worshipful Grand Master 1983-1985               Born November 5, 1926 in Granite City, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2012 in Granite City, Illinois. Masonic Services were held Sunday, May 6.  Burial with Military Honors was in Sunset Hill Memorial Estates located in Granite City.              He married Doris Barr on January 17, 1945 in Venice, Illinois and had two children, Sherry and Larry, ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.  The United States Navy veteran proudly served his country during World War II and was a member of the American Legion Post 113...

Saturday night in Bloomington was a great night to honor our Junior Grand Warden Gregory L. Clark.  Many attended and several reminded us why Our Grand Lodge has great years of Leadership to come.

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Jeff Henson
Western Springs Lodge #1136

It has been several years since the 10th NE District had their Memorial Service to honor all the Brethren who had passed away.  Right Worshipful District Deputy Herbert Lindberg changed all that this year. On Thursday-March 29th, 2012 at Euclid Lodge in Naperville, Illinois the 10th NE District resurrected this Memorial Service. All Ten Lodges were represented by their Worshipful Master or a designated Represenative from the Lodge.  Brothers, Family Members and Widows all gave honor to 131 Brethren who had passed in the last two years in the 10th NE.  At the end of the night with attendees honoring other Masons who had passed from their Families, a total of 150 roses were placed on the altar.  The 10th NE District would like to thank Worshipful Master Tim Ory and Euclid Lodge for sponsoring the event.   If your local District does not particpate in this service, your should start thinking about it.  As Secretary of the 10th NE I would like to thank our District Deputy Herbert J . Lindberg for bringing back this...

There is allot going on throughout the State.  Tell us what is going on at your Lodge...............






Jeff Henson
Western Springs Lodge #1136

This past weekend The Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl wrapped up in Springfield at Springfield High School.

The Winners this year were:


A-Peoria Catholic
AA-Latin School of Chicago

Did anyone get to make the Sectionals or Championship this year?  What are your thoughts?  Any suggestions for improvements?


Jeff Henson
Landmark Lodge #422

We're using an older version or Word....for now.

It's a New Year and there is allot of energy in Illinois FreeMasonry right now.  What are you excited about?

Illinois Free Masonry is running wild and there is much excitement for the new year.  Many new programs and Committees have been formed.

What are you most excited about?

For Example:  Rod Officer Competition, Officer Competition, Intender Program, etc.


Jeff Henson
Western Springs Lodge #1136
Landmark Lodge #422

A look at Masonic meeting venues and times and days of meetings.

Please feel free to let us know?








Jeff T. Henson
Senior Warden-Western Springs Lodge, 1136

Give us an example of who your biggest Mentor or inspiration was in masonry?





Jeff Henson
Western Springs Lodge #1136
Landmark Lodge # 422