William Eugene Donoghue, 81, of Du Quoin, passed away at 7:55 P.M., Monday, July 28, 2025 at the Pinckneyville Nursing and Rehabilitation.
William had been a coal miner and worked at Zeigler 11 and Peabody River King Mines.  He was of the Baptist faith.  William was a United States Navy veteran.  He was a bee keeper and made honey.  He was Captain for Du Quoin Emergency Services for many years.  William enjoyed fishing and was a past member of the Du Quoin Bass Anglers.  He also enjoyed woodworking and hunting.  William was an avid scuba diver.  He loved playing with his dogs outside.
He was born August 5, 1943 in Du Quoin, IL, the son of Winton and Vivian (Gray) Donoghue.
He married Patricia Maynard on July 12, 1968 in Tamaroa, IL and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin, one son - Mark Donoghue and Kasie Harris of Du Quoin, five grandchildren - Daulton Donoghue of Hurst, Klayton Donoghue and Gabrielle of Maryland, Lathan Harris and Erica, Shelby Harris and Brody, and Austin Harris, all of Du Quoin, four great grandchildren - Paxtyn Donoghue, Lilah Harris, Chevy Harris, and Paislee Troutt, three sisters - Patricia Moore of Du Quoin, Sharon Hortin of Martin, TN, and Geri Mohr of Murphysboro, numerous nieces and nephews and his dogs - Lucy and Ginger.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son - Michael Donoghue, and two sisters - Margaret Messmore and Kathy Randolph Furlow.
Graveside services will be at 10:00 A.M., Monday, August 4, 2025 at the Old Du Quoin Cemetery in Du Quoin with Richard Leggans officiating.
Those attending the service are asked to go directly to the cemetery.
Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin V.F.W. and American Legion and the United States Navy.
Burial will be in the Old Du Quoin Cemetery in Du Quoin, IL.
Friends may make memorials to Perry County Humane Society and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.