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 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!
The Randolph Society Foundation Board is pleased to announce that Don and Margret Wiley, historical preservationists and educators, will be inducted into the 2025 class of honorees. Margret Baue Wiley was born at her parents’ farmhouse in rural Sparta in 1927. Her family had deep roots in Randolph County, and that family history was fascinating … Continue reading Don and Margret Wiley inducted into The Randolph Society
The Randolph Society Foundation Board is pleased to announce that Father Gabriel Richard, a priest, educator, and public servant, will be inducted into the 2025 class of honorees. Gabriel Richard was born in France in October 1767. He was one of six children born into a family with ties to the nation’s powerful Catholic leaders. … Continue reading Father Gabriel Richard inducted into The Randolph Society
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