Gary Burgener

COBDEN, Ill. -- Gary A. Burgener, 42, of Cairo, Ill., formerly of Cincinnati, Ohio, died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006, at City Care Center in Cobden.

He was born Jan. 25, 1964, in Cincinnati, son of William and Delois Williams Burgener.

Burgener was an artist, who specialized in portrait painting.

Survivors include his parents, William and Delois Burgener of Thebes and a brother, Bill Burgener and wife, Diane, of Dupo, Ill.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Crain Funeral Home of Tamms, Ill., is in charge of arrangements.