Brenda Shank of Du Quoin

Brenda Shank, 77, of Du Quoin, passed away at 8:27 a.m. on Friday, March 22, 2019 at her son's residence in O'Fallon, Illinois.

Brenda was a homemaker. She also had worked at the St. Nicholas Hotel and at the cookie factory in Du Quoin.

She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Du Quoin. Brenda was a founding board member of the Perry County Humane Society in 1984.

She was born July 10, 1941 at Du Quoin, the daughter of Paul V. and Olivia Pauline (Todaro) Cservenak.

She is survived by three sons, David (Alison) Shank of Clarkston, Michigan, Daryl (Lisa) Shank of O'Fallon and Tony Eskew of Mascoutah, Illinois; and four grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one daughter, Shari Lynn Eskew.

Graveside services for Brenda Shank will begin at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 29, 2019 at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Du Quoin, with Fr. Joseph Oganda officiating.

Those attending the service are asked to go directly to the cemetery.

Friends may make memorials to the St. Francis CARE Animal Shelter in Murphysboro, which will be accepted at the funeral home.

Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.

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