Doris Jean Wilson

DORIS JEAN WILSON, 89, of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, peacefully passed away at 4:16 p.m. on Monday, July 20, 2026, surrounded by her family at R & R Country Care Senior Living, Ruma, Illinois

She was born to the late Claude Henry and Nathalie Rosa (nee Kennedy) Simpson on September 20, 1936, in Marigold, Illinois.

Doris married William “Bill” E. Wilson on August 13, 1955, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Ruma, Illinois. Together, they shared nearly 58 years of marriage and partnership until his passing on June 28, 2013.

Doris began her working life as a waitress at Al & Elsie’s Restaurant in Red Bud, Illinois. For many years, she worked alongside her husband as co-owner of the B & D Standard Service Station in Red Bud. Later, they worked as Independent Mail Carriers together until their retirement in 1996. Throughout her life, Doris was always willing to lend a helping hand, often babysitting, cleaning, and ironing for families in her community.

She was a lifelong member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Ruma, Illinois, and a member of the American Legion Post #622 Auxiliary in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois.

Doris found great joy in life's simple pleasures and loved helping others. She was an avid baker who especially cherished baking cookies with her grandchildren. In her free time, she enjoyed embroidery, working on crossword and word search puzzles, and playing cards. Bingo was another favorite pastime—especially quilt bingo. She loved tuning into game shows like Wheel of Fortune and Family Feud, and she was a devoted fan of St. Louis Cardinals baseball, golf, and NASCAR.

Survivors:

2 Children:

   Kathy (Isam) Wilson Ghahkenshah   Amman, Jordan

   Mark (Suzanne) Wilson Prairie du Rocher, IL

4 Siblings:

   James G. (Joanne) Simpson  Makanda, IL

   Beulah Robert  Red Bud, IL

   Joyce (Don) Parrone  Swansea, IL

   Kathleen Coop  Evansville, IL

7 Grandchildren:

   Mikayla Wilson (Shane Sonsoucie), Craig Wilson (Lindsay Phillips), Nadia Ghahkenshah, Jansom Ghahkenshah, Cynthia Wilson, Tiffany (Andrew) Stellhorn, and Kenneth (Samantha) Wilson

4 Great Grandchildren: 

   Cailyn Wilson, Abby & Ellie Stellhorn, Isabella Wilson, and 2 Great Grandsons on the way

4 Step Great Grandchildren: 

   Braden Sonsoucie, Cherokee Hansen, RJ Kistler, & Christian Nichols

4 Sisters-in-law:

   Margaret Simpson  Evansville, IL

   Laurie Simpson  Memphis, TN

   Rosemary Harvey  Atlanta, GA

   Patricia (Gary) Kruse  Wood River, IL

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends

Preceded in death by: Parents, Husband, 1 Son – Michael Wilson, 1 Daughter – Cynthia Louise Wilson, 2 Sisters – Claudene (Robert) Chunn & Peggy (Jerry) Hayes and 1 infant sister – Nathalie Rosemary Simpson, 2 Brothers – Daniel Simpson & Justin Simpson and 2 infant brothers – Claudius Sylvan and Thomas Simpson, 5 Brothers-in-law – Don Robert, James Coop, John “Jack” (Martha) Wilson, James (Ruth) Wilson, and Terence Harvey, and 1 Step Granddaughter – Angela Nichols

Funeral Mass: 

   10:00 am, Monday, July 27, 2026

   St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Ruma, Illinois

Officiating:

   Fr. Iuvenis Iheme and Fr. Clyde Grogan

Interment:

   St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery

   Ruma, Illinois

Visitation:

   Sunday – 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

   Monday – 8:00 am – 9:30 am

   Pechacek Funeral Homes, Red Bud, Illinois

Memorials:

   St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery Fund

   R & R Country Care Senior Living Activity Fund

   Donor’s Choice