James Edward Trzinski, 82, of Du Quoin, passed away at 5:56 A.M., Sunday, June 11, 2023 at the Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Jim had been a laborer for E.T. Simonds.  He was of the Catholic faith.  Jim was a member of Laborers Local #773.  He was an avid fisherman.
He was born December 30, 1940 in Chicago, IL, the son of Joseph and Elsie (Piekarsky) Trzinski.
He is survived by his wife - Carol Caraker of Du Quoin, four children - Theresa Olmstead and husband Roger of Carlsbad, CA, James Trzinski and wife Jessica of Du Quoin, Joe Trzinski of Du Quoin, and Nik Trzinski and wife Dawn of Lemont, IL, six step children - Johnnie Caraker of Du Quoin, Danny Caraker and wife Laura of Sikeston, MO, Darren Caraker and wife Pam of Du Quoin, Shannon Caraker and wife Amy of Du Quoin, Sherri Weinhoffer of Pinckneyville, and Misty Lively of Du Quoin, two sisters - Nancy Chamberlin of St. Petersburg, FL and Janice Haase of Chicago, IL, ten grandchildren, fourteen step grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren and ten step great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter - Alicia Trzinski and three brothers.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, June 17, 2023 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Fr. Carl Schrage officiating.
Friends may call from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Saturday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to the Perry County Humane Society and will be accepted at the funeral home.