Robert Steven Dorsey of Du Quoin

Robert Steven Dorsey, 61, of Du Quoin, passed away at 12:50 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021 at his residence.

Steven was a purchasing clerk for General Cable (now the Prysmian Group). He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Du Quoin. Steven was president of the Du Quoin Khoury League, a board member and volunteer coach. He was also a basketball coach at the Du Quoin Youth Club and Sacred Heart School.

Steven was an avid hunter and fisherman, who also enjoyed camping. In his spare time he liked doing woodworking.

He was born on Aug. 27, 1960 at Du Quoin, Illinois, the son of Robert D. and Alice Jane (Roberts) Dorsey.

He married Kimberly Kay Iffert on Oct. 26, 1979 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Du Quoin and she survives.

He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin; three sons, Andy (Jenna) Dorsey of Woodlawn, Illinois, Timothy (Nicole) Dorsey of Evansville, Indiana, and Garrett (Sabrina) Dorsey of Du Quoin; his father, Robert D. Dorsey of Du Quoin; 10 grandchildren, Ryne Dorsey, Bryant Dorsey, Michael Will, Makenzie Will, Aaron Dorsey, Reagan Dorsey, Layla Dorsey, Kyson Dorsey, Loryn Dorsey and Adalyn Dorsey; and one brother, Gary (Reneé) of Du Quoin.

He was preceded in death by his mother and one sister, Deanna Russell.

Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Bishop John C. Iffert officiating.

Friends may call from 3:30 p.m. until the time of service on Thursday at the funeral home.

Everyone in attendance is required to wear a mask, and asked to use social distancing guidelines.

Friends are invited to make memorials to Du Quoin Baseball Inc., which will be accepted at the funeral home.

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