Welcome to the digital home of The Randolph Society, an honor society devoted to the recognition of prominent persons who have lived in and contributed to Randolph County, Illinois.
Explore our site to learn about our project, the members of the society, the Randolph Society Foundation, and more. Any questions or comments can be directed to us via email.
The Randolph Society Foundation Board is pleased to announce that Eileen Gordon, who was dedicated to telling the stories of Chester residents and championing causes that improved their lives, will be inducted as the third and final honoree of our 2026 class. Eileen Pariset Gordon was born in October 1925 in Red Bud. She was … Continue reading Eileen Gordon inducted into The Randolph Society
The Randolph Society Foundation Board is pleased to announce that Glenn Horrell, a dedicated businessman who used his organizational skills to lift up the educational and medical needs of his community, will be inducted into the 2026 class of honorees. Glenn A. Horrell was born in October 1916 in Modoc. The second son of Henry … Continue reading Glenn Horrell inducted into The Randolph Society
The Randolph Society Foundation Board is pleased to announce that Don Welge, who took the helm of his family’s business as a young man and transformed it into a local cornerstone, will be inducted into the 2026 class of honorees. Donald E. Welge was born in St. Louis on July 11, 1935. The eldest of … Continue reading Don Welge inducted into The Randolph Society
NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN! The Randolph Society Foundation Board has begun the nomination process for its annual awards to honor outstanding historical citizens of Randolph County and their achievements. “The Randolph Society Foundation Board is seeking to honor the prominent men and women who contributed to Randolph County by living extraordinary lives,” said Dr. Marc Kiehna, … Continue reading 2026 Nominations are open!
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