Anthony "Tony" Gerard Melliere

ANTHONY “TONY” GERARD MELLIERE, 62, of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, passed away at 4:19 am, Saturday, May 9, 2026, at his residence.

He was born Norman “Boog-a-loo” and Mary (nee Rickert) Melliere on June 3, 1963, in Red Bud, Illinois.

Tony had worked as a water tower painter for 25 years.

Tony was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, and he proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps.

Tony was a man who found his greatest peace in the quiet beauty of the natural world. An avid outdoorsman, he was never happier than when he was hunting in the early-morning woods or waiting for a bite on a fishing line.

Survivors:

Mother:

   Mary Melliere  Prairie du Rocher, IL

3 Brothers:

   Frank Melliere (Robin Treece)  Modoc, IL

   Norman Melliere, Jr (April Seymour) Prairie du Rocher, IL

    Troy (Stacy) Melliere  Prairie du Rocher, IL

5 Nieces & Nephews:

   Cody Melliere, Wyatt Melliere, Kelsey (Jeremy) Newton, Manny Melliere, and Brody Melliere

Several Cousins and Friends

Preceded in death by:  Father, 1 Brother – Tim Melliere, 1 Nephew – Ian Melliere, and 1 Niece – Ally Melliere

Funeral Mass:

   11:00 am, Thursday, May 14, 2026

   St. Joseph Catholic Church, Prairie du Rocher, Illinois

Officiating: 

   Fr. Sebastian Ukoh

Interment:  

  St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery

  Prairie du Rocher, Illinois

Visitation:

   Thursday – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

   St. Joseph Catholic Church, Prairie du Rocher, Illinois

Memorials:

   Family Choice