Susan Dudek, 96, of Pinckneyville, passed away at 6:25 P.M., Monday, May 19, 2025 at the Pinckneyville Nursing and Rehabilitation surrounded by her nursing family.
Susan was employed by Decca Records/Tums for thirty-three years.  During her lifetime, she was a member of St. Bruno Catholic Church in Pinckneyville.  She quilted and donated numerous beautiful quilts for St. Bruno School.  Susan was also an avid gardener and was well known for her famous dill pickles.
She was born August 20, 1928 in Du Bois, IL, the daughter of Joseph A. and Elizabeth (Poiter) Dudek.
She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and sister-in-law - John and Florence Dudek, two sisters and brother-in-law - Emalie and Albert Bathon and Elizabeth Dudek, and two nephews - Dennis Bathon and Dale Bathon.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A.M., Friday, May 23, 2025 at St. Bruno Catholic Church in Pinckneyville with Fr. John Igwe officiating.
Friends may call from 9 A.M. until 10 A.M., Friday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Burial will be in the St. Bruno Cemetery in Pinckneyville, IL.
Friends may make memorials to St. Bruno School or Vitas Hospice and will be accepted at the funeral home.