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“Randy, you were a good man, we had a lot of good times together, I pray for you and your family and hope to see you soon. Kendell ”
1 of 14 | Posted by: Kendell Stevens - Tucson, AZ

“I remember Randy from the 'Clarmin' hangout. We did go to Marissa HS at the same time, but remember him hanging out with Troy and 'Poke' Mahan. He...Read More »
2 of 14 | Posted by: Shirley Shaw - IL - Friend

“Randy, your life was too short measured to the good you have shared. I will always hold dear the memories we made together, me and Tom, you and Missy...Read More »
3 of 14 | Posted by: Deb Nesbit - Benton, KY - Friend

“I have known Randy for over 30 years and have been neighbors for 21 of those years. I considered him a friend, he was always willing to help with any...Read More »
4 of 14 | Posted by: Estella Denault - marissa, IL

“All, Thank you for all of your kind words, everyone. We have had so many food donations. And, people who knew Randy just stopping by to share...Read More »
5 of 14 | Posted by: Shirley - Marissa, IL - Mother

“Dearest Brother, We were playmates as children, supportive siblings as teens and shared many endearing moments together over the years. Fighting...Read More »
6 of 14 | Posted by: Lea - Staunton, IL - Sister

“Shirley, Sorry to hear of your loss, may God be with you and comfort you. ”
7 of 14 | Posted by: Jack Vinson - Sparta, IL - friend

“We send our sincere condolences to Randy's family and friends. Randy will be missed. When I was around Randy, I seen a man that showed great...Read More »
8 of 14 | Posted by: Missy and Britney - IL

“Shirley, You've had such a hard year. My heart goes out to you. You and Lea and Adam and Clint are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult...Read More »
9 of 14 | Posted by: Diana Doetsch-Alarcon - friend

“My heart goes out to you Shirley. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of need. ”
10 of 14 | Posted by: Robyn Rosson - Shiloh , IL

“we are so sorry to hear this news. i was friensds with randy. he use to shop in my store in marissa. KUNTRY DISCOUNT..HE WAS A VERY GREAT PERSON, AND...Read More »
11 of 14 | Posted by: TOM & ELMA GRODZICKI - marissa , IL

“hes was me friend and also he was me neighbor. we used to work on his boat alot and also we went fishing a couple of times. he usually would let use...Read More »
12 of 14 | Posted by: tanner theriot - marissa, IL

“my 11 year old son tanner would hang out with randy in that garage til it was time to come in.he is very sad about "his friend".when tanner first...Read More »
13 of 14 | Posted by: paula and brett theriot - marissa, IL

“randy was just a super nice guy.we enjoyed him as a person.and he could fry up some good ole catfish.much love from the theriot family. ”
14 of 14 | Posted by: paula theriot - marissa, IL


Randall L. "Randy" McBride, 51, of Marissa, IL; born November 19, 1960 in Red Bud, IL; passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville, IL.

Randy or "Catfish", as he was known to his friends, loved his family and grandchildren. He was a welder by trade. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed riding his Harley.

He is preceded in death by his father John Witthoft.

He is survived by his mother – Shirley, nee Rednour, Witthoft of Marissa, IL. 2 sons – Adam (Mindy) McBride of St. Louis, MO; Clinton McBride of Washington, D.C. 2 grandchildren – Matthew and Gabrielle McBride. Brothers and Sisters – Barbara (Richard) Leming of Coulterville, IL; Lea (Brain Kuriger) of Staunton, IL; Brian Witthoft of Steeleville, IL; Jerry (Traci) Witthoft of Steeleville, IL.

Visitation: Friends may call at the Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL on Monday, August 13, 2012 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm and on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 from 9:00am to 10:00am.

Funeral: Services will be held at the Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at 10:00am with Pastor Rebecca Williams officiating.

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the family.