Yasuko Mukai Bird, 86, of Du Quoin, passed away at 4:00 A.M., Sunday, April 25, 2021 at her residence.
Yasuko had been a homemaker. She was a quilter, baked cookies and enjoyed crafts. She was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan and loved fishing.
She was born May 27, 1934 at Osaka, Japan, the daughter of Toyosaburo and Natsue (Fukuda) Mukai.
She married Donald E. Bird on January 23, 1964 at Tokyo, Japan and he preceded her in death on December 23, 1999.
She is survived by two brothers-in-law - Jerry Bird of Du Quoin and Jim Bird and wife Jeanie of Oregon, one niece - Patty Van Voorhis and husband Jay of Du Quoin, and two great nieces - Anna Miller and husband Jason of St. Louis and Sara Akers and husband Trevor of Quincy.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, father-in-law and mother-in-law - Eugene and Dale Bird, one sister-in-law - Elaine Bird and one nephew - Michael Bird.
Graveside services were at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin with Fr. Joseph Oganda officiating.
Burial was in the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to Hospice of Southern Illinois or Perry County Humane Society and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.