Devona Rathke

Devona Rathke, 88, of Du Quoin, passed away at 11:15 A.M., Tuesday, July 1, 2003 at Fair Acres Nursing Home in Du Quoin.
Devona was a homemaker and had also worked as a NYA typist/clerk at Woolworth's.  She was a lifelong resident of Du Quoin and a graduate of Du Quoin Township High School.  She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Du Quoin.
She was born July 12, 1914 at Du Quoin, the daughter of Charles Oscar and Frances (Murphy) Sharp.
She married Alois I. Rathke on February 10, 1938 at Perryville, Missouri and he preceded her in death on September 17, 1986.
She is survived by two daughter - Marian Rathke-Whitson of Du Quoin and Patricia Peek of Champaign, IL, one sister - Arvilla Daum of Marion, IL and one brother - William Sharp of Du Quoin, and two granddaughters - Jennifer Wylie and Jaclyn Peek, both of Chicago, IL.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one brother - Raymond Sharp.
Funeral services were at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, July 3, 2003 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Msgr. Harry Jerome officiating.
Friends called from 5:30 to 8 P.M., Wednesday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Rosary was prayed at 9:30 A.M., Thursday at the funeral home by Msgr. Harry Jerome.
Interment was in the Sacred Heart Cemetery at Du Quoin.
