Lepha L. Zaccone

Dongola- Lepha L. Zaccone, 82, of Dongola, died at 5:15 PM, Sunday, February 2, 2003 at Jonesboro Healthcare Center in Jonesboro, IL. Lepha was born on February 20, 1920 in Marengo to Rollie & Edna (Embree) Blackwell. She married Norman Anderson on Christmas Eve 1945 in Texas. He preceded her in death on January 25, 1973. She married Samuel Zaccone on June 29, 1975 in Melrose Park, IL. He preceded her in death on January 25, 1997. Mrs. Zaccone was a homemaker. She formerly attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Melrose Park. When she was able, Lepha, enjoyed sewing, making clothes, and was an excellent cook. SURVIVORS: Daughter & son in law- Tracy & Ron Morgan- Dongola Son & daughter in law- Monte & Becky Anderson- Sneads, FL Step-Daughter- Katherine Barlen- Northern Illinois Five Grandchildren: Mark Anderson- Las Vegas, NV Alice Pahnke- Genoa, IL Kristen Osenga- Silver Springs, MD Erik Jakobsen- Waterloo, IL Kraig Jakobsen- Chicago, IL Great Grandchild- Vicky Osenga- Silver Springs, MD Brother- Bob Blackwell- Cedar Rapids, IA Sister- Jean Webber- Cedar Rapids, IA Sister- Rae Kitzhaber- Nampa, ID Many close friends Special caregivers- Janine Morgan- Anna Fran Simmeran- Dongola She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, two sisters, and three brothers. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations are suggested to the American Diabetes Association. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.