Randolph County Obits

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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Paul Kohlberg

Paul H. Kohlberg, 88, of Florissant, Missouri, passed away at 6:23 am, Monday, May 25, 2026, at his residence.   He was born to the late Harry and Dorothy (nee Pautler) Kohlberg on April 22, 1938, in Red Bud, Illinois.   Paul was united in marriage to Mary Jo Schaub on August 21, 1971, in

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Michael L. Long

Michael L. Long, 67, of Evansville, Illinois, passed away at 12:42 pm, Monday, May 25, 2026 at his residence. He was born to the late Charles J. and Wanda K. (nee Heuman) Long on November 7, 1958 in Red Bud, Illinois. Michael was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Evansville, Illinois. He enjoyed

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Glenn W. Koester

April 28, 1945 — May 17, 2026   Glenn W. Koester, 81, of Evansville, Illinois, passed away at 5:43 pm, Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Sparta Community Hospital, Sparta, Illinois.   He was born to the late William and Ella (nee Hartmann) Koester on April 28, 1945 in Red Bud, Illinois.   Glenn married Mary Haase

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Marsha Jean Link

Marsha Jean Link, 81, of Chester, Illinois, spirit was set free at 11:55 pm, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation in Chester, Illinois, surrounded by the prayers and love of her family. Her family takes comfort in knowing that her beautiful spirit is now restored and with the Lord. Marsha

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