Randolph County Obits

Lillian Downey

A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 11, 2025 for 78-year-old Lillian Downey of Chester, Illinois, who passed away at 12:11 pm, Monday, September 22, 2025 in Gorham, Illinois. She was born December 8, 1946 in Blair, Ill. to Elroy and Eva (nee Niemeyer) Weaver. They both preceded her in death. Lillian married William […]

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Paula Beam

A memorial service will be held at a future date for 57-year-old Paula Michelle Beam of Chester, Illinois, who passed away at 3:34 a.m. Friday, September 26, 2025 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, Illinois.   She was born June 13, 1968 in Chester to Charles S. Marler and Mary (nee Gibson) Farmer

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Oma A. Phelps

A funeral will be held Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025 for 86-year-old Oma A. Phelps of Chester, Illinois, who passed away at 2:34 p.m., Saturday, September 20, 2025, at her residence.    She was born January 17, 2025 in Chester to Jesse and Effie (nee Parker) Nance, who both preceded her in death.   She married

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Orville R. Hartmann

A funeral will be held Saturday, September 27, 2025 for 87-year-old Orville R. Hartman of Chester, Illinois, who passed away at 2 a.m, Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at his residence. He was born May 9, 1938 in Bremen, Illinois to Ervin and Hilda (nee Haberman) Hartman. Orville married Betty Walker on May 9, 1964 at

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Michael Dale Knott

A funeral will be held Monday, September 22, 2025 for 56-year-old Michael Dale Knott of Chester, Illinois, who passed away peacefully September 19, 2025 surrounded by his family.   He was born July 29, 1969 in Chester, Ill. to Gary Knott who preceded him in death and Donna (nee McCormick) Prater who survives in Chester.

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Crystal Kay Duensing

A funeral will be held Monday, September 15, 2025 for 52-year-old Crystal Kay Duensing of Chester, Illinois, who passed away at 8:05 a.m., Thursday, September 11, 2025 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, Illinois. Crystal was born August 9, 1973 in Chester to Gary Knott and Donna (nee McCormick) Prater. Her father preceded

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