Mary B. Calcaterra

Herrin- Mary B. Calcaterra, 88, of Herrin, died at 8 AM, Friday, February 22, 2002 at her home. Mary was born on April 7, 1913 in St. Louis, MO to Robert & Giovanna (Berra) Berra. She married Herman J. Calcaterra on June 25, 1942 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on June 17, 1995. Mrs. Calcaterra was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, the Daughters of Mary, and the Ladies Aid. She also belonged to the Herrin Better Business Association. Before her retirement, Mary worked for fourteen years as a retail clerk at Julius's Bargain Store and Margie's Dress Shop for twenty years. SURVIVORS: Sister in law- Margie Calcaterra- Herrin Sister in law- Adolpha Calcaterra- Herrin Nieces & nephews: David & Connie Bandera- Herrin Jim & Marsha Calcaterra- Washington, MI Sue Ridgeway- Herrin Paul & Candy Calcaterra- Herrin Roy Gene & Lorene Calcaterra- Herrin Josephine Calcaterra- Herrin Karen & Randy Cain- Lee Summit, MO Mona & Mike Goin- Carbondale Charlene & Bob Swope- Belleview, WA Fred & Pat Calcaterra- Herrin Deb & Tony Doran- Bristol, IN Brad Calcaterra- New York, NY Jerry Calcaterra & Ken Alexander- St. Louis, MO Eighteen Great Nieces & nephews Seventeen great Great Nieces & Nephews She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and sister; Laura Bandera. The funeral mass will be held at 11:00 Am, Monday, February 25, 2002 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin. Monsignor Ken Schaefer will officiate. Burial will follow at San Carlo Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6-9:00 PM, Sunday, February 24, 2002 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. The prayer service will be held at 6:00 PM Monday at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Association or Cabrini Hall and will be accepted at the funeral home. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, please log on to hughesfuneralhomes.com or thesouthern.com.