Steven Alan Roche

STEVEN ALAN ROCHE, 68, of Ellis Grove, Illinois, passed away at 11:54 am, Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at his residence.

He was born to the late Fred and Edith (nee Eggemeyer) Roche on September 30, 1957 in Chester, Illinois.

Steven married Iva Jean Kempfer on December 29, 1986 in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri; she survives.

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.

Survivors:

   Wife: 

        Iva Jean Roche Ellis Grove, IL

   2 Children: 

        Anissa Parker Steeleville, IL

        Thomas (Gina) Hoelscher Chester, IL

   2 Siblings: 

        Sandra Sue McBride Baldwin, IL

        Peggy (Gary) Hecktor Ozark, MO

   3 Grandchildren: 

        Scott Hoelscher, Clayton Hoelscher and Wesley Parker

   2 Great Grandchildren: 

        Asher and Liam Hoelscher

   Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in Death by: Parents and 1 Sister- Joyce Womack

Funeral Service: 

   1:00 pm, Monday, October 20, 2025

   Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Officiating: 

   Pastor Dan Ahlenius

Interment: 

   Ellis Grove City Cemetery

   Ellis Grove, Illinois

Visitation: 

   Monday – 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

   Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Memorials: 

   Randolph County Humane Society