Mary Lou Fleigle, 99 of Morrisonville, passed away at 2:07 AM on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Taylorville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on December 12, 1926, in Morrisonville, the daughter of Adam and Alma Elizabeth (Schmidt) May.
Mary Lou graduated from Stonington High School. She married William Martin Fleigle on June 19, 1948, in Stonington. He preceded her in death on December 5, 2001. Mary Lou was a devout Catholic and a member of St. Maurice Catholic Church where she served on the Altar & Rosary Society. She had previously been active with the National Catholic Society of Foresters and the American Legion Auxiliary in Morrisonville. Mary Lou enjoyed playing pinochle and bunco, bowling, puzzles, word searches and doing crossword puzzles. She was an avid St. Louis Cardinals Fan, enjoyed snacking on jellybeans, and adored spending time with her grandchildren and family.
She is survived by her children, Rose (John) Ferrill, Larry Fleigle and Francis Fleigle all of Morrisonville, and Phillip (Carla) Fleigle of Heyworth, IL; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; stepbrothers, John (Irene) May of Florida and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 53 years, William; children: Mary Margaret Fleigle and Michael Fleigle; brothers: Joe May and Gerald May; sister: Bernadine Clark; stepbrother: Bernard May; and daughters-in-law: Susan Fleigle and Brenda Fleigle.
A funeral mass for Mary Lou will take place at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at St. Maurice Catholic Church in Morrisonville with Fr. Florent Kanga officiating. The visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the Assalley Funeral Home in Morrisonville. Burial will follow in St. Maurice Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Maurice Catholic Church or Morrisonville Ambulance. Assalley Funeral Home in Morrisonville is assisting the family with arrangements. Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to share memories or offer condolences to the family.
