Herrin- Emeline Bondioli, 87, of Herrin, died at 10:00 PM, Saturday, November 30, 2002 at the Guardian Angel Home in Johnston City.
Emeline was born on September 28, 1915 in Wonewoc, WI to Glen & Clara (Springer) Leatherberry. She married Jerry G. Bondioli on August 14, 1945 in West Frankfort, IL. He preceded her in death on March 29, 1998.
Mrs. Bondioli was a homemaker. She was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church. She also attended the Word of Life Church in Herrin. Formerly, Emeline was active in the Egyptian Association for the Mentally Handicapped and the Herrin School for the mentally handicapped.
SURVIVORS:
Son & dtr in law- Peter & Mary Bondioli- Herrin
Daughter- Marlene Bondioli- Marion
Grandchildren:
Kevin D. Frost & fianc Jennifer Moore- Herrin
Sara E. Bondioli- Herrin
Sister- Verna Fisher- Huntley, IL
Sister- Glenna Cattle- Mauston, WI
Brother- Ervin Leatherberry- Elroy, WI
Brother- Carl Leatherberry- Antioch, IL
Several nieces & nephews
She was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers and sisters; Adeline Leverenz, Edna Reineke, Velma Rhodes, Florence Vlasak, and Roy Leatherberry.
The funeral mass will be held at 10:00AM, Wednesday, December 4, 2002 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church. Monsignor Ken Schaefer will officiate. Burial will follow at San Carlo Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6-9:00 PM, Tuesday, December 3, 2002 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. A prayer service will be officiated by Bobby Thompson Tuesday, 5:30 PM, at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to the OLMC/ St. Mary's School Education Foundation and will be accepted at the funeral home. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.