Inge Cecilia Tilley, 87, of Du Quoin, passed away at 8:38 P.M., Saturday, October 24, 2026 at the Deaconess Healthcare in Marion, IL.
Inge had worked for many years at Decca Record, then UNI.  She was a member of the Old Du Quoin Baptist Church.  Inge loved working in her yard, especially in her flower beds.  She also enjoyed going to yard sales.
She was born November 14, 1938 in Landstuhl, Germany, the daughter of Peter and Irma (Throub) Henzmann.
She married Theodore "Ted" Tilley, Jr. on May 15, 1957 in Kinsbach, Germany and he preceded her in death on December 1, 2009.
She is survived by six children - Doris Zerites and husband Andy of Summersfield, FL, Chuck Tilley and wife Maria of Du Quoin, Linda Lou Tilley and Lee Wininger of Herrin, Jerry Tilley and wife Diana of Du Quoin, Mike Tilley and Kathy Connor of Dowell, and Kevin Tilley and wife Dellene of Du Quoin, one brother - Hans Henzmann and wife Dorle of Miesau, Germany, special friend of the family - Chris Jones of Apopka, FL, several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son - James Edward Tilley, and one brother - Klaus Henzmann.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Friday, October 30, 2026 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Pastor Samuel Negrea officiating.
Friends may call from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Friday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to Shawnee Alliance and will be accepted at the funeral home.