Martha Ann Oplinger, nee Cox, 88, of Belleville, IL, born Saturday, July 7, 1934, in Oklahoma City, OK, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Bria of Mascoutah Nursing Home in Mascoutah, IL.
Martha was a hostess at Rachel’s Garden Restaurant in Belleville, IL for many year. She loved attending church every Sunday morning at St. Matthew United Methodist Church in Belleville, IL. She traveled on many trips with the New Life Club and enjoyed attending monthly meeting. Martha was a beloved member of the Oplinger Clan and she will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by her:
- Husband: Henry L. Oplinger Sr.
- Son:Edward Steve Decker
- Parents: Ray and Ellen, nee Stewart, Cox
- Grandson: Matthew Steven Mesiti
- 3 brothers and 1 sister
Surviving are her:
- Children
- Henry “Hank” L. (Wanda) Oplinger of Belleville, IL
- Verna (David) Miller of Belleville, IL
- Michael L. Decker of Marcy, NY
- Grandchildren
- Robert (Kay) Oplinger
- Aaron (Christine) Oplinger
- Nathan (Tara) Mesiti
- Benjamin (Kristin) Mesiti
- Kelly (Amanda) Miller
- Stacy Miller
- Great grandchildren
- Sarah (Zach) Tyczka
- Kathryn (Jason) Hooper
- Elizabeth (Ashish) Bhandari
- Jenna Oplinger
- Madison Mesiti
- Noah Mesiti
- Marti Mesiti
- Marley Mesiti
- Alyssa Miller
- Regan Worley
- Abigail Chu
- Caleb Chu
- Great-great-grandchildren
- Dash
- Reed
- Ellis
- Anders
- Avery
- Sister-in-law: Marilyn Cox of CA
- Special friends
- Philip (Dina) Chu
- Scott Ferguson
- Shelby Walasin
- Jan Morris
- Many other dear friends
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the St. Matthew U.M.C. – Celebrate Recovery.
Visitation: Visitation from 5:00 – 7:00 pm, Thursday, September 1, 2022 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 pm, Thursday, September 1, 2022 at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Rev. Robert Swickard officiating. Private Family Interment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO.
4 Comments To "Martha Ann Oplinger"
#1 Comment By robert bruss On August 29, 2022 @ 5:22 pm
Sorry to hear of your loss, my prayers are sent to all family and friends
#2 Comment By Jan Wilson Lacey On August 29, 2022 @ 9:10 pm
May God continue to watch over you, and your family during your time of grieving.
#3 Comment By Jane Hewitt On August 31, 2022 @ 6:27 am
Hank and Wanda so sorry to hear of the homegoing of your mother. Praying for you and the family.
#4 Comment By Jill kremmel On September 1, 2022 @ 8:25 pm
This dear sweet lady will truly be missed. It was a blessing to share life with her. I Ioved her sweet, spunky spirit. Mark and I are so very sorry for the family’s loss. Prayers for the many friends and family who loved this sweet little lady.