Randolph County Obits

Mark Allen Jany

A funeral will be held Tuesday, May 28, 2024 for 65-year-old Mark Allen Jany of Chester, Ill., who passed away at 6:16 pm, Thursday, May 23, 2024 at SIH Memorial Hospital, Carbondale Illinois.   He was born July 16, 1958 in Red Bud, a son of Donald and Nedra (nee Casetta) Jany, who both preceded […]

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Mississippi River remains above flood stage

CHESTER – The Mississippi River remained above flood stage Sunday. The river was at 28.48 Sunday morning, 1.48 feet above the 27.0 flood stage. It was forecast to fall to 27.8 this morning, then fall below flood stage to 26.8 Tuesday, 25.8 Wednesday, 25.1 Thursday and 24.5 Friday. The high water has forced the suspension

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Richard P. Vasquez

A graveside service will be held Friday, May 17, 2024 for 72-year-old Richard P. Vasquez of Chester, Ill., who passed away at 11:42 a.m., Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Memorial Hospital, Chester, Ill. He was born July 17, 1951 in Chester, Ill. a son of Richard and Mary Ellen (nee Daniel) who both preceded him

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Connie Sue McDaniel

A memorial service Saturday, May 11, 2024 for 67-year-old Connie Sue McDaniel of Chester, Ill., who passed away at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, Carbondale, Ill.   She was born December 17, 1956, daughter of Wilbert and Mabel (nee Verseman) Homan who both preceded her in death.  

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Bruce William Brown

A graveside service was scheduled to be held Saturday, May 4, 2024 for 76-year-old Bruce William Brown of Chester, Ill., who passed away at 12:36 p.m., Thursday, May 2, 2024 at his residence.   He was born October 15, 1947 in Chester, Illinois to Spencer Francis and Maev (nee Berry) Brown, who both preceded him

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Marla Kay Cushman

A funeral will be held Monday, May 6, 2024 for 71-year-old Marla Kay Cushman of Chester, Illinois, who passed away at 11:45 a.m, Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at Mercy Hospital South, St. Louis, Missouri.  She was born Sept. 3, 1952 in Chester, Ill., daughter of Arnold and Pauline (nee Bollmann) Ehlers who both preceded her

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Mildred Leffert

A celebration of life will be held for 89-year-old Mildred Leffert of Collinsville, Illinois, formerly of Chester, Illinois, who passed away at 3:15 a.m., Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Illinois.  She was born December 28, 1934 in Chester, Illinois, daughter of Carl and Flora (nee Moudy) Martin who both preceded her in

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