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  • Visitation

    Thursday, April 3, 2025

    from 3:00 to 8:00 pm

    Friday, April 4, 2025

    from 8:00 to 9:30 am

    Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL

  • Service

    Mass of Christian Burial

    Friday, April 4, 2025

    10:00 am

    St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL

  • Full Obituary

    Marjorie M. Capelle, 94, of Highland, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at HSHS St. Joseph Hospital in Highland, IL.

    She was born on August 2, 1930, in Highland, IL, to Cletus and Imogene (nee Merwin) Zimmermann. On August 12, 1950, she married Paul Martin Capelle at the old St. Paul Catholic Church in Highland, IL.

    Margie was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, St. Paul Altar Society, Red Hat Ladies, Daughters of Isabella, the Schoenstatt Movement and was a founding member of Perpetual Adoration at St. Joseph Hospital in Highland. She had a 25-year career at the Highland News Leader selling ads and ran the family Merwin Morgan Horse Farm; through which she cultivated her love of horses and showing them. Her faith and dialogue with Jesus were very strong, being a devout member of St. Paul Catholic Church. Margie was caring, sharing, and she enjoyed traveling. A loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Margie will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

    She was preceded in death by her parents, Cletus and Imogene Zimmermann; husband, Paul M. Capelle; daughter, Jeanne Gerstner; sons-in-law, Gary Gerstner and John Biggins; grandson, Nicholas Capelle; great grandson, Finn Capelle; brother, Dan Zimmermann; and grandfather, Dr. Edgar G. Merwin.

    Margie is survived by her children, David (Carol) Capelle, Richland, WA, Michael (Bonnie) Capelle, Highland, IL, Mark John (Kim) Capelle, Greer, SC, Renee Biggins, Simpsonville, KY, Paul Ray (Yvonne) Capelle, Highland, IL, Bruce (Tracey Price) Capelle, Highland, IL, and Steven (Willetta) Capelle, Derby, CT; grandchildren, Christopher (Shelley) Capelle, Jonathan (Lauren) Capelle, Lauren (Marc) D’Auteull, Sara (Joseph) Haynes, Julie (Matthew) Plocher, Caitlin (Trent) Schauster, Brian (Sara) Gerstner, Brent (Amanda) Gerstner, Bradley (Alicia) Gerstner, Michael Mark (Megan) Capelle, Marie (Daniel) Beck, John (Eloise) Capelle, Matthew (Kristy) Capelle, Claire (Paul) Pizzuti, Katherine Capelle, Mark Daniel Capelle, James (Beth) Capelle, Caroline Capelle, Luke Capelle, Ashley (Dallas Goodan III) Biggins, Megan Zurliene, Kelsey Zurliene, Morgan Capelle, Emily Williams, Stephanie Williams, Kylee Waligorski, Emily (David) Jackson, Evan (fiancé, Yosita Beamer) Capelle, Andrew Capelle, Benjamin Capelle, Desirae Moleski, Anna Capelle, Joel Capelle and Sasha Capelle; 40 great grandchildren, with two on the way; sister, Carolyn (Gary) Dimig, Colorado Springs, CO; and sister-in-law, Carol Zimmermann.

    Memorial donations may be made to St. Paul Education Foundation or to Schoenstatt Fathers.

    Visitation: Thursday, April 3, 2025, from 3:00 to 8:00 pm, and Friday, April 4, 2025, from 8:00 to 9:30 am, at Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL

    Mass of Christian Burial: Friday, April 4, 2025, 10:00 am, at St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL

    Clergy: Fr. Pat Jakel, Pastor

    Interment: St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery

    Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL

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2 Condolences
 
  1. Lucia (Mannhard/Zimmerman) Samuels / April 2, 2025 at 5:55 pm

    Cousin Margie was a bright light of love shining in my life. I was always reassured by her prayerful support. She helped me stay connected with my mother Catherine Zimmermann’s side of the family. I have deep love and respect for Margie’s parents, Uncle Clete and Aunt Gene with fond memories visiting their home in Highland as I was growing up. I’m so thankful to the greater Capelle clan for the deep family connections they continue to foster. I send prayers of peace and comfort to all of you.

  2. Maya Samuels / April 2, 2025 at 7:37 pm

    I remember going to your house a few times when I was a kid. My mother is Lucia Samuels. She’s your cousin. I will miss you very much. God bless and carry you into the light. We love you always.

    Maya Samuels

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