Michael A Poninski, 80, of Woodlawn, Illinois, passed away at 7:13 am February 9, 2022 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. Mr. Poninski proudly served his country in the United States Army Reserves. He was a member of Woodlawn Christian Church and worked as a conductor and engineer for Burlington Northern Railroad. He was active in community affairs. Michael was an avid outdoorsman and a Saint Louis Cardinal Fan. He was a devoted fire chief for Woodlawn Fire Protection District for many years. Michael was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed.
A Visitation will be held Sunday, February 13, 2022 from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois. A Funeral Service will begin at 1:30 pm with Mr. Doug Junkins officiating. Interment will follow at I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Woodlawn, Illinois. Memorials may be made in Michael’s honor to Woodlawn Christian Church. Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.
Michael married Sue (Hutchings) Poninski on February 16, 1963. In addition to his loving wife of fifty-nine years, Michael is survived by his daughter, Anita Clay and husband, Dan of Roanoke, Texas; daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Poninski of St. Peters, Missouri; grandchildren, Brandon, Brogan, Bria, and Brenna Ambrozy, Aaron Poninski, Sean Adams, and Matthew Adams; sister-in-law, Connie Petersen; and several nieces and nephews including special nephew, Adam Peterson.
He was born June 21, 1941 in Pickneyville, Illinois to Louis and Wilma (Hutchings) Poninski. In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by his son, Tim Poninski; brother, Robert Poninski; sisters, Barb Rohner and June Kelly; and brother-in-law, Dan Kelly.
