Mary Spytek, 99, of Dowell, passed away at 12:52 A.M., Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at her residence.
Mary had worked as a collar setter and seamstress at Country Set and Bridal Originals. She was a member of Protection of Virgin Mary Orthodox Church in Royalton. Mary was a member of ILGWU. Mary's greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved to sew, to quilt, garden , do word searches, read, and watch 'Dancing With The Stars'.
She was born September 6, 1923 in Dowell, IL, the daughter of Charley and Anna (Soloma) Savka.
She was a widow of Herman Spytek for fifty-two years. They were married on February 19, 1943 in Perryville, MO and he preceded her in death on September 4, 1970.
She is survived by two daughters - Mary Ann Horstmann and husband Mark of Elkville, and Sherry Leonchik and husband Gregory of Naperville, IL, one son - Ronny Spytek and wife Pattie of Zeigler, five grandchildren - Tiffany Gelinas, Caleb Leonchik, Sarah Imhoff, Joshua Funk and Cory Spytek, seven step grandchildren - Dana Horstmann, April Horstmann, Sue Cravens, Jill Roberson, Ryan Horstmann, Joe Horstmann, and Dean Horstmann, six great grandchildren, sixteen step great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers - George Savka and John Savka, and three sisters - Helen Mozi, Ann Parker, and Cecelia Hartline.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Fr. Christian Iwuagwu officiating.
Friends may call from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Tuesday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Burial will be in the Protection of Virgin Mary Orthodox Cemetery in Royalton, IL.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois and will be accepted at the funeral home.
The family would like to thank Hospice of Southern Illinois for their wonderful care, especially Beth, Katrina, and Kara for their kindness and help during this difficult time. In addition, thanks goes to home health providers Kathy, Chanell, Tina, Nina, and Shirley.