Wilma Ilene Zettler, 89, of Du Quoin, passed away at 6:40 A.M., Saturday, February 15, 2025 at her residence.
Wilma had been a nurse at Marshall Browning Hospital for forty-five years.  She was a member of Second Baptist Church in Du Quoin.
She was born April 15, 1935 in Du Quoin, IL, the daughter of Joseph B. and Dorothy L. (Rice) Roberts.
She married George W. Zettler on June 7, 1952 in Tamaroa, IL and he preceded her in death on December 5, 2008.  She then married Dale G. Zettler on December 26, 2009 at Perry County, IL and he preceded her in death on February 19, 2016.
She is survived by two children - Deborah Rae Davison of Du Quoin and Ronnie Zettler and wife Jeanie of Tamaroa, five grandchildren - Danyel Martin and husband Jason of Chester, William Zettler and wife Katina of Sesser, Steven Ferguson and wife Amber of Du Quoin, James Ferguson of Du Quoin, and Shelly Frances and husband Russ of Crestview, FL, seven step children - Jerry Dale Zettler, Sr. of Benton, Pauline F. Gassel of Tamaroa, Sherry Gassel and husband Larry of Carlyle, Cindy Bays and husband John of Sesser, Jerry D. Zettler, Jr. and wife Ashley of Carlyle, Tisha Hedges and husband Matthew of Du Quoin, and Bobby Zettler and wife Sarah of Texas, one sister - Joann Roberts of California, numerous great grandchildren, step grandchildren and step great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, six brothers and five sisters.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M., Friday, February 21, 2025 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Devin Downard officiating.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 P.M., Thursday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Burial will be in the Paradise Cemetery in Tamaroa, IL.
Friends may make memorials to Second Baptist Church Du Quoin or Du Quoin Food Pantry and will be accepted at the funeral home.