Bonnie Ann Mueller's Obituary
Bonnie Ann Mueller, 83 years of Millstadt, IL, passed away on December 4, 2025, at Mercy South Hospital, St. Louis, MO. She was born June 5, 1942, in Belleville, IL to the late Nelson and Marcella, nee Vogt, Hatter.
Bonnie kept herself busy after retiring from her banking career. She was a lifetime member of St. James Catholic Church in Millstadt where she was a member of St. James CCW. She was also active in the Red Hat Society, the Birthday Club, and volunteered at the Millstadt food pantry. Bonnie was very supportive of her children and grandchildren as they were growing up. She was a Monroe County 4-H leader and a Farm Bureau Member. She especially enjoyed taking her aunts out on Sunday expeditions and dining out in area restaurants. She enjoyed traveling, playing a few slots, and going to the ocean.
Surviving are her daughters, Lori (Gene) Stumpf of Columbia, IL, and Lisa (Bryan) Braun of Columbia, IL; grandchildren, Lucas Stumpf, Logan Stumpf, Cory Stumpf, Tyler Braun and Melinda Braun; sister, Doreen (Thomas) Baltz; sister-in-law, Barbara Mueller; Godchildren, Richard Mueller, Mark Mueller, Scott Baltz and Gina Campe-Clossen; nephew, Todd Baltz, cousin, Sheila Campe; family friend, Karin Maeys; along with other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Toni Lynn Mueller; former husband, Donald Mueller; parents-in-law, Oliver and Esther Mueller; brother-in-law, Robert Mueller; cousin, Anthony Pistor; and her four-legged companions, Estee and Jazzy.
Visitation will be Wednesday, December 10, 2025, from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Leesman Funeral Home, Millstadt, IL. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at St. James Catholic Church, Millstadt, IL, with a one-hour visitation prior to the service. Interment will follow in the St. James Catholic Cemetery, Millstadt, IL.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed in the form of masses to St. James Catholic Church, 405 W. Madison St., Millstadt, IL 62260, or to the Millstadt Senior Center, 102 S. Jefferson St., Millstadt, IL 62260. For more information, please access our website, https://www.leesmanfuneralhome.com. Arrangements were handled by Leesman Funeral Home.
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