Doreen L. (Suckoll) Irvin's Obituary
Doreen L. (Suckoll) Irvin, age 79, of Milford, IL, formerly of DuQuoin, IL, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at 5:35 a.m. in Heritage Health Care Center, Hoopeston, IL.
Doreen was born on November 28, 1943 in Wailuku, Maui, territory of Hawaii, a daughter to Robert L. and Marie T. (Moniz) Suckoll. On October 22, 1985, she married Perry E. Irvin in DuQuoin, IL and he preceded her in death on July 5, 1991. Doreen had worked as a waitress/bartender at St. Nicholas Hotel and a lot of other places in and around DuQuoin. She had also worked at the governor's mansion during the DuQuoin State Fair and had retired from working assembly at Charmglow, DuQuoin, IL. Doreen enjoyed puzzles, collecting elephants, gardening, and spending time with her family. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Survivors include her son, Robert Suckoll of Anna, IL; four daughters, Leslie (Rick) Banning of Sheldon, IL, Christine (Lorie) Keith of San Leandro, CA, Teresa Keith of Mascoutah, IL, and Marla Reeves of Murphysboro, IL; four brothers, William Suckoll of Waianae, HI, John (Noma) Suckoll of Herrin, IL, Charles Steely of DuQuoin, IL, and Guy Steely of Pinckneyville, IL; two sisters, Jackie (Brad) Noward of Pinckneyville, IL, and Denise Keller of Buckner, IL; six grandchildren, Antonio (Martha) Arredondo of Antioch, CA, Kay-Lani Keith of San Leandro, CA, Katy Banning of Sheldon, IL, Brooke Reeves (fiancé, Alex) of St. Louis, MO, Aaron Banning of Normal, IL, and Ryan Keith of Mascoutah, IL; two great-grandchildren, Kai'Leah Keith of San Leandro, CA, and Katherine Arredondo of Antioch, CA; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Perry Irvin; one son, James Keith, Jr.; one granddaughter, Blake Reeves; and one brother, James Steely.
Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. with Father Carl Schrage officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park, DuQuoin, IL.
Visitation will be at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. The rosary will be recited at 10:00 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the family.
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