Randolph County Obits

Amelda B. Manzullo

Amelda B. Manzullo, 91, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 10:43 am, Sunday, July 5, 2026 at Memorial Hospital, Chester, Illinois.   She was born to the late Albert and Mildred Eggemeyer on July 12, 1934 in Walsh, Illinois. Amelda had worked in the dietary department at Chester Mental Health Center until her retirement. She

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Heather Marie Althoff

Heather Marie Althoff, 43, of Fenton Missouri, passed away at 8:15 am, Thursday, June 25, 2026, at her residence.   She was born to Mark D. and Pam (nee Albertson) Lance on November 24, 1982, in Paducah, Kentucky.   Heather was a force of nature—a hardworking, brilliantly creative, and artistic soul with a big personality

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Thomas Lee Yates

Thomas Lee Yates, 73, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026, at Carbondale Memorial Hospital. He was born on August 10, 1952, to Jesse and Jane Yates of Mount Pleasant. Thomas lived a life centered on family, hard work, and a deep appreciation for the outdoors. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother,

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Joan Marie Prigge

Joan Marie Prigge, 84, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on June 26, 2026.   Joan was born on March 8, 1942, in Red Bud. She spent her life in the community she loved, where she built a life centered on faith, family, and friendship.   Joan

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Dr. John Robert Beck

May 14, 1934 — Jun 19, 2026 John Robert Beck, M.D., 92, of Chester, Illinois, died peacefully on the evening of June 19, 2026. John was born in Dayton, Ohio, to Leonard and Mildred Beck. He attended the University of Dayton before earning his medical degree from Marquette University School of Medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Michael J Martin

Jun 27, 1953 — Jun 18, 2026 Red Bud   MICHAEL J. MARTIN, 72, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 6:32 pm, Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Red Bud Regional Hospital, Red Bud, Illinois. He was born to the late Clarence “Michael” and Stella (nee Ryterski) Martin on June 27, 1953, in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Donald R. Ruch

Donald R. Ruch, 69, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 3:40 am, Monday, June 15, 2026, at his residence.   He was born to the late Velroy and Clementine (nee Lankford) Ruch on December 10, 1956, in Perryville, Missouri.   Donald married Gail Korando on February 26, 1977, in Kaskaskia Island, Illinois; she survives.   Donald

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Carol Louise Miller

Carol Louise (nee Rheinecker) Miller, 85, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Orlando, Florida. She was born on October 2, 1940, in Red Bud, Illinois.   Known for her nurturing heart and kindness, Carol touched the lives of everyone around her. She graduated from Precious Blood High School in Ruma,

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