Dominic Polczynski, Jr.

   Dominic Polczynski, Jr., 96, of Mascoutah, IL born May 30, 1929 in Dubois, IL, died Thursday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Freeburg Care Center.

   Dominic was a retired automotive mechanic for Union Electric. He was a member of Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah, Mascoutah Senior Center, and IBEW Local 309. Dominic was a United States Army veteran.

   He is preceded in death by his parents, Dominic and Susan, nee Wisniewski, Polczynski, Sr., his wife, Edna, nee Sherman, Polczynski, whom he married in Dubois, IL on May 15, 1954, and who died on Sept. 9, 2000, granddaughter, Tracey Polczynski, brother, James Polczynski, and sister, Joan Nowak.

   Dominic is survived by his six children, Clifford (Sandy) Polczynski of Dubois, IL, Mark (Karen) Polczynski of New Athens, IL, Marlene (Michael) Viner of Belleville, IL, Lynn Polczynski of Woodriver, IL, Wayne (Mimi) Polczynski of Dubois, IL, Jolene (David) Fischer of Swansea, IL; 16 grandchildren, Bryan, Amber, Kristin (Danny), Lauren (Zach), Brandon (Amanda), John, Austin (Haley), Christin (Garrett), Andrew, Alicia (James), Cara (Trebor), Scott (Alexis), Samuel, David (Kaleigh) Jake, and Lexi; 14 great grandchildren, Evan, Delaney, Owen, Tessa, Avery, Dax, Porter, Brooks, Aurora, Zaylee, Liam, Henry, Leo, and Drew; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

   The family of Dominic would like to thank the staff at Freeburg Care Center and the staff at Hospice of Southern Illinois.

   In lieu of all other gifts, memorials can be made to Freeburg Care Center, 746 Urbanna Dr., Freeburg, IL 62243 or Hospice of Southern Illinois, 305 S. Illinois St., Belleville, IL 62220. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting mollfuneralhome.com.

   VISITATION: From 3 to 7 PM Sunday Oct. 26, 2025, at Moll Funeral Home, Mascoutah, IL and from 9 to 10 AM Monday Oct. 27, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Freeburg, IL

   FUNERAL: A funeral Mass will be held at 10 AM on Monday Oct. 27, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Freeburg, IL with Father Mike Arockiam celebrating with Deacon Corby Valentine assisting. Burial with military honors will follow in Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights, IL.