Kathryn Tapella

KATHRYN M. TAPELLA Colp - Kathryn M. Tapella, 86, died at 10:43 p. m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2002 at Herrin Hospital. Mrs. Tapella was born Decmeber 21, 1915 in Arcola, Arkansas to William and Bernice Shelf Gott. She married Joseph Charles Tapella July 2, 1938 in Wickcliffe, Ky. He died March 25, 1979. She was an inspector at Smoler's Brothers Dress Factory in Herrin before her retirement. She was a member of the Colp First Methodist Church and a past treasurer for the church. Survivors include: Daughter - Rebecca Dotson Grandson - Michael Dotson - Herrin, IL Granddaughter - Michelle Dotson -Cambria, IL One great granddaughter Brother and sister in law - William R. and Florence Gott - Chicago, IL Brother and sister in law - Raymond & Katie Gott - Roselle, IL Her parents, husband and one sister, Myrtle Marie Wellendorf preceded her in death. Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, December 13, 2002 at Johnson Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Rev. Alan Milligan of the Colp First Methodist Church will officiate. Visitation will be Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Johnson Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Burial will be at San Carlo Cemetery in Herrin. You may view this obituary or sign the guest registry at www.hughesfuneralhomes.com