DARLENE A. POUR, 84, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 11:50 am, Monday, October 27, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her family.
She was born to the late Walter and Goldie (nee Schrieber) Rehmer on June 5, 1941, in Red Bud, Illinois.
Darlene married Lee J. Pour on June 22, 1960, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Waterloo, Illinois; he preceded her in death on February 27, 2009.
Darlene had worked as a CNA at MariaCare in Red Bud, Illinois. She then moved to St. Clement’s Hospital and worked in the OB Department until her retirement. In the past couple of years, Darlene had worked with her family at The Pour Vineyard, spending many hours tending to the vines and cooking in the kitchen. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Red Bud (Prairie), Illinois. Darlene was known as the family photo historian, collecting thousands of pictures over the decades. She also enjoyed crocheting.
Survivors:
2 Sons:
Jeffrey Pour O’Fallon, IL
Michael (Judy) Pour Red Bud, IL
1 Sister:
Mary Lou (Ronald) Braun Red Bud, IL
4 Grandchildren:
Matthew Pour (Heather Smith)
Alicia (Stephen) Schmidt
Travis (Katie) Pour
Brittney (Tyler) Blow
3 Great Grandchildren:
Jude, Quinn, Owen, and one great-grandchild on the way
Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends
Preceded in death by: Parents and Husband
Funeral Service:
11:00 am, Monday, November 3, 2025
Trinity Lutheran Church, Red Bud (Prairie), Illinois
Officiating:
Rev. Scott Hojnacki
Interment:
Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Red Bud (Prairie), Illinois
Visitation:
Sunday – 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Pechacek Funeral Homes, Red Bud, Illinois
Monday – 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Trinity Lutheran Church, Red Bud (Prairie), Illinois
Memorials:
Trinity Lutheran Church for the Beautification Fund
Trinity Lutheran School for the painting of the gym doors
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1340 West Market St, Red Bud, IL 62278
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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