Rose Marie Nigra

Herrin- Rose Marie Nigra, 99, of Herrin, died at 1:15 PM, Saturday, November 30, 2002 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center. Rose was born on September 23, 1903 in Herrin to Frank & Mary (Calcaterra) Pisoni. She married Peter J. Nigra on Christmas Eve 1923. He preceded her in death on March 28, 1985. Mrs. Nigra worked as a clerk at PN Hirsch, Zwick's Ladies Store, and Illinois Brokerage in Herrin. She was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin. She was also a member of the Daughter's of Isabella and the Retail Clerks Union. SURVIVORS: Son & dtr in law- Pete & Beverly Nigra- St. Peter's, MO Grandson- James Thomas Nigra- St. Peters, MO Granddaughter- Julie Hoerman & husband Mark- St. Charles, MO Great Grandchildren: Jason Hoerman- St. Charles, MO Derek Hoerman- St. Charles, MO Alicia Hoerman- St. Charles, MO Sister- Claudine Stoneking- Santa Maria, CA Brother- Louis Pasoni- Belleflower, CA Bro & sis in law- Joseph & Addie Pisoni- Greenview, IL She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two brothers; Charles & Albert Pisoni. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, December 3, 2002 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Monsignor Ken Schaefer will officiate. Burial will follow at San Carlo Cemetery in Herrin. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until time of service Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to San Carlo Cemetery or the St. Mary's 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.