July 30, 1996

BLANCHE MAYR

JONESBORO, Ill. -- Blanche Marie Mayr, 95, of Jonesboro, died Monday, July 29, 1996, at City Care Center in Anna. She was born Dec. 16, 1900, in Jonesboro, daughter of Sidney A. and Luella Reinhart Ury. She and Oscar Rudolph Mayr were married July 7, 1922, in Mound City. He preceded her in death...

JONESBORO, Ill. -- Blanche Marie Mayr, 95, of Jonesboro, died Monday, July 29, 1996, at City Care Center in Anna.

She was born Dec. 16, 1900, in Jonesboro, daughter of Sidney A. and Luella Reinhart Ury. She and Oscar Rudolph Mayr were married July 7, 1922, in Mound City. He preceded her in death.

Mayr was a member of Salem Lutheran Church, Order of Eastern Star, and Rebekahs.

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Survivors include a daughter, Wilma Knaup of Fullerton, Calif.; three grandchildren, and two great-granddaughters.

Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Jonesboro Cemetery, with the Rev. John Cripps officiating.

Hileman and Parr Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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