Michael E Wilson

MICHAEL E. WILSON , 67, of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, passed away at 2:55 pm, Friday, November 24, 2023 at NorthShore Highland Park Hospital, Highland Park, Illinois.

He was born to William “Bill” E. and Doris J. (nee Simpson) Wilson on June 26, 1956 in Oakland, California.

Michael had worked at Ryder Trucking and Chesebrough-Pond’s in Jefferson City, Missouri. He also had been bartender at American Legion and VFW. In his later years, he became caretaker to both of his parents.

Michael was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Ruma, Illinois, Knight of Columbus #1952 in Evansville, Illinois, and American Legion Post #622 in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois. He enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson Motorcycle and watching St. Louis Cardinals baseball games and NASCAR races. He also flew RC Airplane with his father. Michael was known for his big heart and willingness to help anyone.

He was Army Veteran and National Guard Veteran.

Survivors:

Mother:

Doris J. Wilson Prairie du Rocher, IL

2 Children:

Mikayla Wilson (Shane Sonsoucie) Red Bud, IL

Craig Wilson (Lindsey Phillips) Red Bud, IL

1 Sister:

Kathy Ann (Isam) Wilson-Ghahkenshah Amman, Jordan

1 Brother:

Mark Joseph (Suzanne) Wilson Prairie du Rocher, IL

3 Step Grandchildren:

Cherokee, RJ and Christian

Many Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in death by: Father – Bill, Grandparents – John & Mary Wilson and Claude & Natalie Rosa Simpson, 1 Sister – Cynthia Louise Wilson and 1 Step-Daughter – Angela Nichols

Funeral Mass:

10:00 am, Tuesday, December 5, 2023

St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Ruma, Illinois

Officiating:

Msgr. Dennis Schaefer

Fr. Clyde Grogan

Interment:

St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery

Ruma, Illinois

Visitation:

Monday – 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Tuesday – 8:00 am – 9:30 am

Pechacek Funeral Home, Red Bud, Illinois

Memorials:

American Legion Post #622

St. Patrick’s Cemetery Fund

Hospice of Southern Illinois