Bart Alan Funk, 49, of Mt. Olive, IL, formerly of Elkville, passed away at 10:59 A.M., Monday, January 11, 2021 at the Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Bart was an area manager for Schwan's Food Service. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan and enjoyed sports in general. He is gone too soon and will be in our hearts forever.

He was born December 22, 1971 at Alexandria, LA, the son of Timothy and Charla Jean (Mozi) Funk.

He married Paula M. Moreno on June 12, 2010 at Carbondale, IL and she survives.

He is survived by his wife, one daughter - Braylyn Funk of Du Quoin, his father - Timothy Funk and wife Cindy of Elkville, three brothers - Brandon Funk and wife Valerie of Elkville, Bryan Funk and wife Jill of Du Quoin, and Bryer Funk and wife Wendi of Du Quoin, one sister - Brooke Funk of Elkville, four nephews - Gage Funk, Reed Funk, Gannyn Funk, and Mabrey Funk, three nieces - Emma Funk, Kelby Funk, and Addison Funk, and an enormous extended family that loved him.

He was preceded in death by his mother.

Graveside services will be at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, January 14, 2021 at the Elkville Cemetery in Elkville with Rev. Joe Wagner officiating.

Please use social distancing guidelines. Everyone in attendance is required to wear a mask.

Burial will be in the Elkville Cemetery in Elkville.

A celebration of life service will be planned during the summer.

In lieu of flowers, friends may make memorials to the family for Braylyn's Education with donations made to Paula Funk or Disabled American Veterans and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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