Thomas D. "Tom" Siefert, 92, of Du Quoin, passed away at 1:16 A.M., Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at the SIH Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, IL.
Tom started his career at the Du Quoin Packing Company.  He and Jacque owned and operated Siefert's Restaurant for over twenty years together.  They worked side-by-side on weekends.  Him in the back of the house and her in the front.  Tom retired from the Illinois Department of Transportation.  He was a United States Air Force veteran of the Korean War.  Tom was a lifelong member of the Elks Club.  He received his bachelor's degree from Southern Illinois University and enjoyed SIU Carbondale football weekends with friends.  In life, he enjoyed many pursuits but excelled at working in his yard, cooking for family and friends, and creating the perfect Manhattan to end the day.  He was born June 23, 1933 in Du Quoin, IL, the son of Carl A. and Louise (Wellington) Siefert.  He married Jacqueline "Jacque" Heape on November 23, 1961 in Du Quoin, IL and she survives.  They shared sixty-seven years together.  He is also survived by three children – Sabrina Miller of Orlando, FL, John Siefert and wife Tricia of St. Louis, MO, and Eric Siefert and wife Haley of St. Louis, MO, three grandchildren – Nick Siefert of Louisville, KY, Rowan Siefert of St. Louis, MO, and Julian Siefert of St. Louis, MO, two step grandchildren – Allison Bice and Chad Gerdes, four step great grandchildren – Navy Bice, Lennon Bice, Carl Gerdes, and Maxine Gerdes, one sister – Anna "Sis" Eichhorn of Du Quoin and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister – Pam Pereira, and one granddaughter – Lauren Miller.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, December 13, 2025 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Rob Mathis officiating.
Friends may call from 9:00 A.M. until the time of service on Saturday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Du Quoin.  Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin V.F.W. and American Legion.
Friends may make memorials to the Elks Lodge and will be accepted at the funeral home.