Betty Pelczynski of Du Quoin

Betty Gail Pelczynski, 82, of Du Quoin, passed away at 3:20 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.

Betty had been manager at Montgomery Ward in Du Quoin. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Du Quoin. Betty also was director of Carbondale Parks and Recreation for several years.

She was born June 24, 1936 in Du Quoin, the daughter of Everett and Ruth (Hammond) Burbes.

She married Raymond C. Pelczynski on Sept. 14, 1977 in Du Quoin, and he preceded her in death on Sept. 28, 1996.

She is survived by one son, Clint Mileur, and wife, Laura, of Racine, Wisconsin; two grandchildren, Michael Trail of Tamaroa, and Michele Jones of Illinois; and four great-granddaughters.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one daughter, Rene Denise Trail; one brother, Sonny Burbes; and one sister in infancy.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 6 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with the Rev. Terry Brace officiating.

Friends may call from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday at the funeral home.

Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Du Quoin.

Friends may make memorials to the Perry County Humane Society and will be accepted at the funeral home.

For additional information or to sign the memorial guest register, visit www.searbyfuneralhomes.com.