Arlene A. Wiegard

ARLENE A. WIEGARD, 87, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 8:10 am, Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Garden Place, Red Bud, Illinois.

She was born to the late Arthur and Clara (nee Bessen) Wiegard on August 17, 1937 in rural Modoc, Illinois.

Arlene worked at St. Clement Hospital (Red Bud Regional Hospital) as a phlebotomist and a tissue technician for over 50 years. She enjoyed traveling, reading and following the St. Louis sports teams. She especially enjoyed spending time with her many nieces and nephews.

She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Red Bud, Illinois and St. Anne’s Council of Catholic Women.

Survivors:

   1 Sister: 

        Glenda Wiegard Red Bud, IL

   1 Sister-in-law: 

        Bernell Wiegard Red Bud, IL

   3 Nephews: 

        Dale (Angie) Wiegard Ruma, IL

        Chris (Carrie) Wiegard Ruma, IL

        Doug (Cathy) Wiegard St. Louis, MO

   1 Niece:

        Bethany (TIm) Goeddel Red Bud, IL

   3 Great Nieces & 5 Great Nephews

   3 Great-Great Nieces & 3 Great-Great Nephews

Preceded in death by: Parents and 1 Brother – Leroy Wiegard

Funeral Mass: 

   11:00 am, Tuesday, June 24, 2025

   St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Red Bud, Illinois

Officiating:

   Msgr. Dennis Schaefer

Interment: 

   St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery

   Prairie du Rocher, Illinois

Visitation: 

   Tuesday – 9:30 am – 11:00 am

   St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Red Bud, Illinois

Memorials: 

   St. John the Baptist Catholic Church or Masses

   St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

   Family Choice