Melba June Rust Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Melba June Rust of Coulterville, Illinois, born in Oakdale, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on August 12, 2025 at the age of 92. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melba June Rust to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Oliver Fox and Edna Fox (Huff); and her siblings, Gerald Fox, Herman Fox, Harold Fox, Howard Fox, Virginia Garrett, Elizabeth "Betty" Brown, Joan Kershaw and Gladys Wessel.

She is survived by: her husband Robert Rust of Coulterville, IL; her children, Robert Michael "Mike" Rust of Coulterville and Patti Sue Miles (Mark) of Coulterville, IL; her siblings, Carl Fox (Jan) of Coulterville, IL and Geraldine "Gerry" Jentzsch (Roy) of Augusta, MO; her grandchildren, Kristina Scott (Nathan) of Carbondale, IL, Robert "Scott" Rust (Dani) of Coulterville, IL, Jennifer Huckstep (Greg) of Wentzville, MO and Stephen Miles (Abbey) of Sparta, IL; and her great grandchildren, Danielle Scott, Callie Scott, Lane Huckstep, Kaylee Huckstep, Nolan Rust, Nash Rust, Jaxon Miles and Layla Miles.

Memorial donations may be made to the Coulterville VFW Auxiliary.