Steven Roche Obituary
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
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
839 Lehmen Dr, Chester, IL 62233
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