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