Ann R. Czayo

Ann R. Czayo, 93, of Du Quoin, passed away at 4:40 A.M., Saturday, May 31, 2008 at the Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin.

Ann had worked as a receptionist for Dr. Tom Kelley and Dr. Clarence Kelley and as a bookkeeper for the Maid Rite.  She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Du Quoin.  She was an avid tennis player, loved nature and animals, and enjoyed quilting.
She was born July 23, 1914 at Du Quoin, IL, the daughter of John and Mary Rose (Konarcik) Czayo.

She is survived by nieces and nephews - Mary Rose Heisner of Clermont, FL, Martha Dicks of Longmont, CO, Claudia Dever of Loveland, CO, Stanley Frank Hestand of Dowell, George Joseph Hestand of Du Quoin, Mary Singaus of Los Angeles, CA, Joe A. Childs of Orlando, FL, Peggy Childs of Homewood, IL, and John Childs of Du Quoin.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers - John Czayo, George Czayo, and Joseph Childs, one sister - Mary Hestand, two infant brothers, and one nephew - Clifton Hestand.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:30 P.M., Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Du Quoin with Msgr. Harry J. Jerome officiating.

Friends may call from Noon until 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Rosary will be prayed at 1:00 P.M., Wednesday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery at Du Quoin.

Friends may make memorials to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church or Marshall Browning Hospital Tree of Life and will be accepted at the funeral home.
For additional information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.searbyfuneralhomes.com.