Deloris "Dee" Getzie, 90, of Pinckneyville, passed away at 5:55 A.M., Friday, January 17, 2025 at Pinckneyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Dee had been a excellent seamstress and had worked for Bridal Originals and Forrest City.  An interesting side line was the crafting of Victorian Craft items which she sold at various craft stores in the area.  She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Du Quoin and Catholic Daughters of America.  Dee loved to work in her garden with her flowers all around her.  She loved to fish and one time she won the Wal-Mart big catfish tournament.
She was born September 28, 1934 in Pinckneyville, IL, the daughter of Robert and Effie (Davis) McDonnough.
She married James S. Getzie on November 4, 1977 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Du Quoin and he preceded her in death on April 13, 2023.
She is survived by three children - Bobby Dean Markotay of Du Quoin, Johnnie Ray Markotay of Kell, and Judith Renee Markotay Burns of Mascoutah, grandchildren - Adam Markotay, Travis Markotay, Bobby Markotay, Jr., Jeric Burns, and Chad Burns, and several great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, six brothers, and one sister.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 A.M., Friday, January 24, 2025 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Du Quoin with Fr. John Igwe officiating.
Friends may call from 9:00 to 10:45 A.M., Friday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Du Quoin, IL.
Friends may make memorials to Catholic Daughters of America or Sacred Heart Catholic Church and will be accepted at the funeral home.