Paul Randle

Paul Menely Randle, age 66, died peacefully on Thursday, January 15, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on June 14, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois, to Mariann (Menely) Randle and the late Burton (Givens) Randle. Devoted husband of Tina M. Randle for the last 11 years. He was preceded in death by his father Burton G. Randle (2023), his eldest brother John K. Randle (2004), his aunt Virginia Randle Loveland (James), and cousin Janice Loveland Jaworsky. He leaves behind his wife, Tina M. Randle, his mother Mariann M. Randle, his daughter Jennifer M. (Matthew) Randle-Kilbride, his step-son Aaron J. (Tiffany) Landers, his five grandchildren who he absolutely adored, Adalynn, Loegan, & Ashlynn Kilbride, Kenosha, WI, AJ Landers & Jamie Landers, Grayslake, IL, his elder brother David B. Randle, Skokie, IL, and cousin Randle J.(Cate) Loveland, Vancouver, WA.

Paul grew up in Wilmette and graduated from New Trier East High School in Winnetka, IL. He joined the team of Murry’s 76 in Wilmette, IL, through the automotive work study program and worked there for the next 16 years. He then accepted a position with Illinois Material Handling (Wolter, Inc), where he could always be counted on by major developers and construction crews to keep their machinery in operation, until he recently retired in 2022.

After a five-year courtship, Tina and Paul were married April 2014 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Wilmette by Paul’s father, the late Rev. Burton Randle. The ceremony was beautiful with friends and family present.

Over the years, Paul and Tina loved taking trips in their RV. They have wonderful memories of Paul driving his grandchildren around on a golf cart at the campsites of parks they frequented. Since his retirement, Paul loved spending his time with his wife, Tina; caring for his dog, Roxie; spending time with his family; and doing anything he could for his children and grandchildren. He had so many To-Do lists for each member of his family that he loved and always kept him busy.

Paul had the biggest heart imaginable. He was humble, kind, funny, and hard working. Whenever someone needed a hand with anything big or small, Paul was always there to help in any way he could, with a big smile. He always put everyone ahead of himself.

Paul’s Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 7, at Warren Cemetery, 1475 N. Cemetery Road, Gurnee, IL, with Visitation at 10:00am, Service at 11:00am, Burial at 12:00pm, and Light Luncheon at 12:30pm. www.warrencemetery.com .

In Lieu of flowers, at Paul’s request as an avid animal lover, gifts may be given to Save-A-Pet, a No-Kill animal shelter, 31664 N. Fairfield Rd in Grayslake, IL, with a note saying “In Memory of Paul Randle.” Donations of time volunteered, monetary gifts, or items listed on their website are greatly appreciated. https://www.saveapetil.org . A donation box will be present that day at the service. A memorial brick will be given in Paul’s memory from the family at Save-A-Pet.