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Melvin Lucash Obituary
December 2, 1933 - October 31, 2025
Shiloh, Illinois - Melvin Joseph Lucash, 91, of Shiloh, IL, born December 2, 1933, in Belleville, IL, died Friday, October 31, 2025, at Memorial East Hospital, Shiloh, IL.
Mr. Lucash owned and operated Superb Gas Products Co. He inherited the business from his father and continued to run the business for 39 years. He was a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church, Belleville, IL, and an active member of the Serra Club of St. Clair County. He enjoyed landscaping and always kept his yard pristine. He also enjoyed playing and watching tennis. Melvin was a United States Navy veteran. Above all, he loved his family dearly.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Maria Teresa Lucash, nee Aguilera, whom he married on December 26, 1964, and who died on June 10, 2008; a son, Frank David Lucash; his parents, Frank and Marcella, nee Bauer, Lucash; a brother-in-law, George Joergensen; and a sister-in-law, Sandy Lucash.
He is survived by a daughter, Marisa (Roger) Albers; a grandson, Mateo Albers; a sister, Ruth Joergensen; and a brother, Frank Lucash.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Serra Club of St. Clair County or St. Teresa Catholic Church, Belleville, IL. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may visit from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, November 8, 2025, at St. Teresa Catholic Church, Belleville, IL.
Funeral: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 8, 2025, at St. Teresa Catholic Church, Belleville, IL.
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Stephen Hardy
November 7, 2025
Marisa and Roger Albers,
My sympathies for your loss. I was Controller at Empire Comfort Systems when your father's business operations were brought into the fold. He was a gentleman, and passionate about his products. Condolences to the rest of your family.
PHIL ODOM
November 6, 2025
A SLOW SALUTE - TO A FELLOW VETERAN AND A NATIONAL HERO
THANK YOU - FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY.
We will remember you always and miss you dearly.
Take your Warrior's rest for a duty well done.
For the Family:
Even though I've never met your loved one,
I wish to extend my deepest sympathy for your loss.
May the force of GOD be with you as you walk through this difficult time.
May the loving promises of our LORD and Savior comfort you
and give you peace and understanding.
As a grateful Veteran, I hope you accept this as a small token of appreciation
for the honorable and faithful service rendered by your loved one to our Country.
SEMPER FI
SGT. PHIL ODOM
FOX CO. WEAPONS PLATOON
2ND BATTALION/1ST MARINES
U. S. MARINE CORPS
AND VIETNAM VET
[email protected]
"For those who fought for it, Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know"
Joe McDonnell
November 5, 2025
Mel was a fine gentleman and a good person who was always courteous and friendly, with a good sense of humor. I worked with him in the Serra Club for years. My sincere condolences to the family.
jan gedda
November 4, 2025
Mel was a very good friend of my husband, Jim. They went to Cathedral High School together along with a group of very good buddies. I remember Mel as a more or less quiet guy, but very humorous and very much the gentleman.
Rest In Peace, Mel....
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