Mary Ann Iffert, 81, of Du Quoin, passed away at 6:24 P.M., Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, IL.
Mary had been a case manager at Gold Plate in Du Quoin. She had also been a beautician for many years. Mary was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Du Quoin. She was a member of Catholic Daughters for fifty-one years and past Regent. She was active in funeral dinners at the church and had also been President of PTA at Sacred Heart School. Mary was involved in the Cursillo Movement.
She was born December 27, 1940 in Murphysboro, IL, the daughter of Howard and Mildred L. (Garris) Williams.
She married John U. Iffert on November 22, 1960 in Murphysboro, IL and he survives.
She is survived by her husband of Du Quoin, two daughters - Kimberly Dorsey of Du Quoin and Kathy Nesbit of Maryland Heights, MO, one son - Bishop John C. Iffert of Covington, KY, grandchildren - Andy Joe Dorsey and Jenna Keim, Timothy Dorsey, Garrett Dorsey and Sarina Lyerla, Erica Gage-Nesbit and Sara, Geoffrey Nesbit and Jocelyn, and Cassandra Juarez-Lopez and Noe, fourteen great grandchildren, one brother - John Williams and wife Mary Alice of Murphysboro and two sisters - Betty Kane of Tilden and Joyce Thornton of Coulterville.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one son-in-law - Steve Dorsey.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, October 20, 2022 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Du Quoin with Celebrant - Bishop John C. Iffert and Homilist - Fr. Carl Schrage.
Friends may call from 5 to 7 P.M., Wednesday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or Catholic Daughters and will be accepted at the funeral home.