Loretta Bievenue
Loretta Bievenue
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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
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1340 West Market St, Red Bud, IL 62278
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