Rose Marie Cook Obituary

In loving memory of Rose Marie Cook of Du Quoin, Illinois, who departed this world on October 15, 2025 at the age of 91. Rose leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rose Marie Cook to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William Scarber and Dora Mae Scarber (Gant); her former husband Raymond Bird; her husband Donald Cook; and her daughter Donna Bird.

She is survived by: her children, Doris Messer of Du Quoin, Sandy Pelka of Royalton and Larry Bird of Du Quoin; her grandchildren, Travis Messer, Emery Messer, Cora Bird, Cody Bird, Tyler Bird, Valerie Bird, Jennifer Bird, Harry Pelka, Melissa Pelka and Roseann Pelka; and her siblings, Glenda Doerflein of Du Quoin, Sharon Sizemore of Du Quoin, Charles Scarber of Du Quoin and Richard Scarber of Du Quoin. She is also survived by several great grandchildren.

Friends may make memorials to the family and will be accepted at the funeral home.