Michael P. "Mike" Wisneski, 77, of Du Bois, passed away at 1:09 P.M., Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at the St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Mike had been a production worker at Nascote.  He had previously been a factory worker at Turco Manufacturing.  Mike was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church in Du Bois.  He was a member of Du Bois Knights of Columbus and Metro Polka Club.  Mike formed and played in Polka Connection Band for thirty-six years and he had played with other bands as well.  Mike played accordion since he was twelve years old.  He enjoyed playing for the Polka Mass at several area Catholic churches.
He was born August 5, 1948 in Washington County, IL, the son of Mike and Regina (Rybacki) Wisneski.
He married Rebecca L. Bejma on November 9, 1985 in Tamaroa, IL, and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Du Bois, four children - Cheryl Santo and husband Bob of Shelton, WA, Michael B. Wisneski of Du Quoin, Josh Wisneski and wife Brittany of Mt. Vernon, and Kelsey Fry and husband Nick of Murphysboro, four sister - Severyn Damazyn of St. Louis, Stella Kozuszek of Nashville, IL, Mary Ann Buretta and husband Marion of Du Bois, and Pat Easton of Marissa, one sister-in-law - Sophia Wisneski of Belleville, seven grandchildren, one great grandchild, and his dog - Harlie.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother - Charlie Wisneski, two step sisters - Esther Shopinski and Evelyn Jackson, and three brothers-in-law - Mike Easton, Ike Damazyn, and Bob Kozuszek.
Mass of Christian Burial will at 10:00 A.M., Monday, March 23, 2026 at the St. Charles Catholic Church in Du Bois with Fr. Bill McGhee officiating.
Friends may call from 3 P.M. to 6 P.M., Sunday at the Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa and from 8 A.M. until 9:30 A.M. on Monday at the funeral home.
Burial will be in the St. Charles Cemetery in Du Bois, IL.
Friends may make memorials to St. Charles Catholic Church or St. Charles Cemetery and will be accepted at the funeral home.