A funeral will be held Monday, October 20, 2025 for 68-year-old Steven Alan Roche of Ellis Grove, Illinois, who passed away at 11:54 a.m., Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at his residence.
He was born September 30, 1957 in Chester, Illinois to the Fred and Edith (nee Eggemeyer) Roche who both preceded him in death.
Steven married Iva Jean Kempfer on December 29, 1986 in Ste. Genevieve, Mo.; she survives in Ellis Grove, Ill.
He is also survived by two children: Anissa Parker of Steeleville, Ill. and Thomas (Gina) Hoelscher of Chester, Ill.; two siblings: Sandra Sue McBride of Baldwin, Ill. and Peggy (Gary) Hecktor of Ozark, Mo.; three grandchildren: Scott Hoelscher, Clayton Hoelscher and Wesley Parker; two great grandchildren; Asher and Liam Hoelscher and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a sister: Joyce Womack.
He had worked as a laborer for Labors’ Local #459 in Belleville, Illinois until his retirement.
Steven was of Lutheran Faith.
He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt. Steven was a lifetime member of Buck Masters.
He loved his dogs and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Visitation: will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, October 20, 2025 at the Pechacek Funeral Homes, in Chester, Ill.
A funeral for 68-year-old Steven Alan Roche of Ellis Grove, Ill. will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, October 20, 2025 at the Pechacek Funeral Homes in Chester, Ill. Pastor Dan Ahlenius will officiating.
Interment will be in the Ellis Grove City Cemetery, Ellis Grove, Ill.
Memorials may be made to the Randolph County Humane Society.