A funeral will be held Wednesday, May 28th, 2025 for 68-year-old Melonie A. Bollinger of Red Bud, Illinois, who passed away at 9:10 am, Monday, May 19, 2025, at her residence.
She was born November 29, 1956 in Red Bud, Ill. to Walter H. and Leona J. (nee Althoff) Dannenbrink who both preceded her in death.
She is survived by a daughter: Melissa (Josh) Cheek of Ellis Grove, Ill.; three grandchildren: Amelia, Alexa, and Witten Cheek; several nieces, nephews, cousins, extended Family, and many friends.
After high school, Melonie worked as a secretary for Earl Sachtleben for many years.
She then went to work in accounts receivable at Weir’s and retired from Ed Morse in Red Bud.
She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Red Bud, Illinois.
Over the years, Melonie volunteered as a Sunday School Teacher, librarian, and wherever she was needed. If it involved her daughter, Melissa, she was there.
Always present, always cheering, always there to listen. She enjoyed the many class reunions that she would help organize. She loved cooking, crafting, reading, animals, and, most of all, her daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren. She was the epitome of a present grandmother. Attending almost every event her grandchildren were in. She loved them more than anything.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Pechacek Funeral Homes, Red Bud, Illinois and 10-11 a.m. Wednesday at the St. John’s Lutheran Church, Red Bud, Ill.
A funeral for 68-year-old Melonie A. Bollinger of Red Bud will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Red Bud. The Rev. Mark Winkelman will officiate.
Interment will be in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Red Bud, Illinois.
Memorials may be made to St. John’s Lutheran School, Red Bud, Illinois.