Fern Imogene Waidzulis, 100, of Du Quoin, passed away at 11:08 A.M., Thursday, June 5, 2025 at her residence.
Fern had been a homemaker.  She was of the Baptist faith.  Fern was an avid quilter.
She was born December 5, 1924 in Sunfield, IL, the daughter of William Albert and Eldica Elizabeth (Norris) Morris.
She married Frank J. Waidzulis on November 25, 1942 in Chicago, IL and he preceded her in death on December 16, 1989.
She is survived by three daughters - Brenda Housten of Frankfort, IL, Frances Rychlowski and husband Lawrence of Elmhurst, IL and Donna Munson of Aurora, IL, five grandchildren - Byron Housten of Boston, MA, David Rychlowski and wife Megan of Coral Gables, FL, Jason Waidzulis and wife Erin of Aberdeen, NC, Stephanie Bullwinkel and husband Benton of Lemont, IL, and Matthew Waidzulis of Wisconsin, nine great grandchildren - Cooper Housten-Solorio, Rosemary Bullwinkel, Amelia Bullwinkel, Celeste Bullwinkel, Archer Rychlowski, Brooke Rychlowski, Gabriel Waidzulis, Samuel Waidzulis, and Josephine Waidzulis, numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son - Frank Waidzulis, one sister - Mary Fisher, three brothers - Johnnie Morris, Carl Morris, and Martin Morris.
Private family graveside services were held.
Friends may make memorials to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, American Red Cross and the Wounded Warrior Project and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.