Loretta Bievenue

LORETTA BIEVENUE, 82, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, at Mercy Hospital South, St. Louis, Missouri.

She was born to the late Oscar and Valetha (nee Wegener) Koester on August 13, 1943, in Red Bud, Illinois.

Loretta married Ronald J. Bahl on August 9, 1985 in Chester, Illinois; he preceded her in death on September 30, 2009.

Loretta had worked as a court reporter at Randolph County Courthouse in Chester, Illinois for many years.

Loretta was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Red Bud, Illinois. She cherished moments with her family and found joy in playing her favorite board game, Joker. Loretta had a passion for gardening, spending her time nurturing her beautiful flowers.

Survivors:

Siblings:

  Darlene Bahr  St. Louis, MO

  Pearl (Jerry) Joersz  St. Louis, MO

  Gloria (Rich) Peterson  St. Louis, MO

  Eunice (Ben) Smart  Lindale, GA

  Karen (Paul) Powell  West Lafayette, IN

  Mark (Carolyn) Koester  St. Louis, MO

Sister-in-law:

  Lois Koester  St. Louis, MO

Former Husband:

  Norman Bievenue  Red Bud, IL

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends

Preceded in death by:

  Parents, Husband, 2 Brothers– Oliver Koester & Omar Koester, and 1 Brother-in-law - Bill Bahr

Memorial Service:

11:00 am, Thursday, November 6, 2025

St. John’s Lutheran Church, Red Bud, Illinois

Officiating:

Rev. Mark Winkelman

Visitation:

Thursday – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

St. John’s Lutheran Church, Red Bud, Illinois

Memorials:

St. John’s Lutheran Church or School