Randolph County Obits

Joseph R. Haas

A memorial service will be held at a future date for 76-year-old Joseph R. Haas of Coulterville, Ill., who passed away at 4:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation in Chester, Ill.   He was born June 11, 1947 in Belleville, Ill., a son of the late Raymond Joseph […]

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Jane Woods

A funeral will be held Thursday, May 30, 2024 for 74-year-old Jane Woods of Chester, Ill., who passed away at 5:37 a.m. Sunday, May 26, 2024 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, Illinois.   She was born August 7, 1949 in Clinton, Mo., a daughter of Jesse and Mary Ruth (nee Gilbert) Crawford.

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Joan M. Schaefer

A funeral will be held Saturday, June 1, 2024 for 88-year-old Joan M. Schaefer of Ruma, Illinois, who passed away at 3:34 a.m., Friday, May 24, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family.   She was born November 10, 1935 at St. Clement Hospital in Red Bud, Illinois, a daughter of George and Agnes

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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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