Josef Link

Josef Link, 71, of Belleville, IL, born Jan. 22, 1951, in Apatin, Yugoslavia died Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at MarKa Nursing Home in Mascoutah.

Josef was a machinist at the former Gene’s Crankshaft in Mascoutah and retired from the former M & D Auto Parts and Machine Shop in Freeburg. Josef was a U. S. Army veteran.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John Link and Anna, nee Bless, Link Hammel, stepfather, Henry Hammel and brother-in-law, Eugene Munier.

Surviving are two sisters, Maria Munier of Mascoutah, IL, Eva (Larry) Kinzel of New Athens, IL, a niece, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

Memorials may be made to MarKa Nursing Home, 201 S. Tenth St., Mascoutah, IL 62258. Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting mollfuneralhome.com

Visitation: From 10:30 AM to 12 PM Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, at Holy Childhood Catholic Church in Mascoutah, IL.

Funeral: A funeral Mass will be held 12 noon Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, at Holy Childhood Catholic Church with Father Nick Fleming celebrating. A private burial will follow in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO.