STEELEVILLE - Melba Ruth Joost, 82, of Steeleville, passed away at 12:25 pm, Friday, November 23, 2012 at the Memorial Hospital in Chester, IL. Melba was born in Steeleville, IL on June 11, 1930, the daughter of William H. and Irma Bollmann Mueller. She married Roger L. Joost on October 29, 1950 in Steeleville. He preceded her in death on January 17, 1997. Melba is the retired Owner of Joost Market in Steeleville. Melba is a member of the St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Steeleville; and active member of the St. Mark's Choir and Priscilla Club; and member and former President of B.B.K. American Legion Auxiliary Post #480, Steeleville. Melba is survived by one son, Paul Joost (fiancée: Linda Presley) of Steeleville; two daughters, Nancy (Kevin) Noennig of Perryville, MO and Phyllis (William) Miller of Beardstown, IL; five grandchildren, Andrea (Christopher) Braun, Kyle (Sara) Noennig, Brett (Michelle) Miller, Chad Miller, and Jeff Miller; one great granddaughter, Miley Miller; one brother, Glenn Mueller of Chicago, IL; and a special friend, Ed Powley. Melba was also preceded in death by her parents; and three brothers, Marvin, Ralph and Harold. Funeral service will be at 1:00 pm, Monday, November 26, 2012 at the St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Steeleville with Rev. Dr. Alan W. Janneke officiating. Burial will follow in Paradise Cemetery, Steeleville. Visitation will be at Wilson's Funeral Home, Steeleville, where friends may call from 4 to 8 pm Sunday and on Monday from 7:30 am until 11 am then from Noon to 1 pm at the church. Memorials may be given to St. Mark's Lutheran Church General Fund.