Randolph County Obits

Barbara A. James

The Pechacek Funeral Home has announced the passing of 71-year-old Barbara A. James of Red Bud, Ill., at 8:28 pm, Sunday, May 11, 2025, at her residence. She was born June 21, 1953 in Belleville, Ill. to George and Zelma (nee Blechle) Elder who both preceded her in death. Barbara married Paul Omer James on […]

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Harold H. Thies

A funeral will be held Tuesday, May 13, 2025 for 95-year-old Harold H. Thies of Red Bud, Ill., who passed away at 12:15 p.m., Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at his daughter’s house surrounded by his family. He was born July 10, 1929 in Wine Hill, Ill. to Sigmund and Clara (nee Rubach) Thies, who both

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Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois present Mary Anne Hopper with Heart of Gold Award

GLEN CARBON, ILL – Distinguished volunteer Mary Anne Hopper from Waterloo has been honored with the annual Heart of Gold Award by Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois. This prestigious award recognizes the tremendous long-term impact a volunteer has had on girls and adults in his or her community through Girl Scouts, and it is the

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Marie S. Wilfong

A funeral will be held Thursday, April 24, 2025 for 94-year-old Marie S. Wilfong of Chester, Illinois, who passed away at 10:25 am, Sunday, April 20, 2025 at Oak Hill, Waterloo, Illinois. She was born February 25, 1931 in Ste. Genevieve to Edward and Ola Mae Carnahan who both preceded her in death.   Marie

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