Lawrence "Larry" C. Deterding
Aug 19, 2026
LAWRENCE “LARRY” C. DETERDING, 87, of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, passed away at 4:50 am, Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at Randolph County Care Center, Red Bud, Illinois.
Born on June 30, 1939, in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, Larry was the son of the late Albert and Dorothy (nee Menke) Deterding. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from...
Mary Lee Randolph
Aug 17, 2026
MARY LEE RANDOLPH, 81, of Chester, Illinois, passed away peacefully in her sleep at 1:25 am, Monday, August, 17, 2026 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, Illinois.
She was born to the late David Evert and Ruby (nee Crocker) Kent on January 8, 1945 in Chester, Illinois.
Mary’s journey through life was not an easy one. She knew more than...
Walter E. Wittenauer
Aug 14, 2026
WALTER E. WITTENAUER, 97, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 7:15 pm, Friday, August 14, 2026, at Randolph County Care Center in Sparta, Illinois.
He was born to the late Walter F. and Frances (nee Kreher) Wittenauer on September 9, 1928, in Hecker, Illinois.
Walter married Mildred Scherle Wiegard on June 26, 1981, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in...
Marvin H Braun
Aug 13, 2026
MARVIN H. BRAUN, 68, of Cobden, Illinois, formerly of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 3:30 am, Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Integrity Healthcare of Cobden.
Born on January 23, 1958, in El Paso, Texas, Marvin was a loving son to the late Henry L. and Anna (née Kohler) Braun.
Marvin was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in...
Sharon Sue Misuraca
Aug 9, 2026
SHARON SUE MISURACA, 80, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 6:38 am, Sunday, August 9, 2026 at Cedar Trails Senior Living, Freeburg, Illinois.
She was born to the late Fred and Corrine (nee Murden) Bunselmeyer on January 11, 1946 in Carbondale, Illinois.
Sharon married Richard Misuraca on July 10, 1965 at Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church in Chester, Illinois; he survives.
She...
Doris Marie Stirnaman-Kloepper
Aug 9, 2026
DORIS MARIE STIRNAMAN-KLOEPPER, 92, of Red Bud, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Accolade Healthcare in Waterloo. She leaves behind a beautiful legacy of faith, family, music, hard work, and love.
Doris was born on December 26, 1933, in her family home in Modoc, Illinois, to the late Earl and Josephine (nee DuClos) Doiron. On June 16, 1951,...
William M. Boucher
Aug 8, 2026
WILLIAM M. BOUCHER, 68, of Rockwood, Illinois, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Memorial Hospital, Chester, Illinois.
He was born to William and Shirley (nee Wilson) Boucher on August 11, 1957 in Libertyville, Illinois.
William received an honorable discharge from the United States Army on August 4, 1978.
He had worked for Knight Hawk Coal for 8 years. William was also a...
Sr. Joan Shalapin
Aug 8, 2026
SISTER JOAN SHALAPIN, ASC, 88, of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, died peacefully at 3:30 pm,, Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Benedictine Living Community in Belleville, Illinois.
She was one of five children in the family of Peter and Mary Shalapin. After her father died, her mother married Martin Ruggiero. Although Joan was born in East St. Louis, she...
Henry W Homrighausen
Aug 4, 2026
HENRY W. HOMRIGHAUSEN, 89, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 12:12 pm, Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at his residence.
He was born to the late Henry L. and Minnie (nee Menk) Homrighausen on June 16, 1937, in Red Bud, Illinois
On June 18, 1958, Henry married Linda Wachtel in Paderborn, Illinois. They shared many wonderful years together until her passing on...
Joseph D. Gorman
Aug 4, 2026
JOSEPH “JOE” D. GORMAN, 81, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 4:10 pm, Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Red Bud Regional Hospital, Red Bud, Illinois.
He was born to the late Frank and Mary (nee Walsh) Gorman on December 23, 1944, in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois.
On October 14, 1967, Joe married the love of his life, Shirley A. Pelate, at...
Virginia Lee Mansker
Aug 1, 2026
VIRGINIA LEE MANSKER, 94, of Rockwood, Illinois, passed away at 2:21 pm, Saturday, August 1, 2026 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, Illinois.
She was born at the farmhouse of her grandparents, James Albert and Minnie Moore Johnson on Pleasant Ridge in Rockwood, Illinois on July 9, 1932, the daughter of Richard Smith and Mollie Victoria Moss Johnson.
On September...
Herbert "Herby" Logan Eggemeyer
Jul 30, 2026
HERBERT “HERBY” LOGAN EGGEMEYER, 87, of Walsh, Illinois, passed away at 11:15 am, Thursday, July 30, 2026 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, Illinois.
He was born to the late Isaac and Mary (nee Roche) Eggemeyer on July 24, 1939 in Walsh, Illinois.
Herby married Joyce Ann Asbury on December 9, 1958 in Perryville, Missouri; she preceded him in death...
Beulah Robert
Jul 29, 2026
BEULAH MAY ROBERT, 94, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Accolade Healthcare, Waterloo, Illinois
She was born to the late Claude Henry and Nathalie Rosa (nee Kennedy) Simpson on May 8, 1932, in Evansville, Illinois.
On April 25, 1953, Beulah married Donald Robert, and together they built a life in Red Bud, raised three sons...
William Edward Loucks
Jul 24, 2026
WILLIAM EDWARD LOUCKS, 70, of Ellis Grove, Illinois, passed away at 11:20 pm, Friday, July 24, 2026 at his residence.
He was born to the late Joseph Marshall and Dorothy May (nee Shaw) Loucks on September 6, 1955 in Pinckneyville, Illinois.
William had worked as an EMT for Medstar Ambulance Service for over 32 years. He enjoyed cars, fishing, traveling, playing washers...
Roberta M. Lurk
Jul 21, 2026
ROBERTA M. LURK, 83, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 5:32 pm, Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
She was born to the late Leslie and Marcella (nee Gregson) Heyl on October 7, 1942 in Red Bud, Illinois.
Roberta married Charles C. Lurk on April 30, 1966 at St. Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Church in Hecker, Illinois; he preceded her in death on...
Doris Jean Wilson
Jul 20, 2026
DORIS JEAN WILSON, 89, of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, peacefully passed away at 4:16 p.m. on Monday, July 20, 2026, surrounded by her family at R & R Country Care Senior Living, Ruma, Illinois
She was born to the late Claude Henry and Nathalie Rosa (nee Kennedy) Simpson on September 20, 1936, in Marigold, Illinois.
Doris married William “Bill” E. Wilson on...
Billy Gene Sims
Jul 15, 2026
BILLY GENE SIMS, 57, of Perryville, Missouri, passed away at 11:29 am, Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at his residence.
He was born to Darlene (nee Gillis) Sims on September 19, 1968 in Anna, Illinois.
Billy had worked as a correctional officer at Menard Correctional Center in Chester, Illinois.
He was of Christian Faith and had just rededicated his life to his Savior Jesus...
Margaret E Sternberg
Jul 15, 2026
MARGARET E. STERNBERG, 98, of Walsh, Illinois, passed away at 8:05 pm, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Illinois.
She was born to the late Albert and Mary (nee Kukarolo) Woll on November 29, 1927, in Sparta, Illinois.
On October 23, 1948, she married Glen E. Sternberg at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Sparta. Together, they built a...
Clifford J Juelfs
Jul 14, 2026
CLIFFORD “CLIFF” J. JUELFS, 82, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 1:45 pm, Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation in Chester, Illinois.
He was born to the late Louis and Olga (nee Offermann) Juelfs on April 10, 1944, in Fults, Illinois.
Cliff proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and...
Dennis D Guethle
Jul 7, 2026
DENNIS D. GUETHLE, 70, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 10:57 am, Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Mercy Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.
He was born to the late George “Freddie” and Marveline “Puddin” (nee Helmers) Guethle on May 22, 1956, in Menard, Illinois.
Dennis was a dedicated worker who spent over 25 years serving his community as a mechanic for the City...
