Herrin – Ethel Rosalee Calcaterra, 79, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2006 at 7:20 P.M. at her home in Herrin surrounded by her family.

Ethel was born March 2, 1927 in Royalton to Rolla and Pearl (Greathouse) Masters. She married Frank P. Calcaterra on May 20, 1950 in Carbondale and they have shared over 56 years of marriage.

Ethel was a homemaker. She was a member of 1st United Methodist Church in Herrin. She was also a volunteer for the Herrin Festa, Community Pantry and served as an Election Judge for Williamson County. She enjoyed gardening in her flower garden, but most of all her energy, enthusiasm and her pride was in her family and home.

Survivors include:
Husband – Frank P. Calcaterra of Herrin
Four Children;
Nancy Travis and her husband Jimmy of Herrin
Paula Gabby and husband Steve of Marion
Rodney Calcaterra and wife Sheryl of Herrin
Nina Frasier and husband Steve of Herrin
Eight Grandchildren;
Kim & Duane Dodd of Marion
Lance & Kelli Travis of Johnston City
Stephen & Kay Gabby of Marion
Shannon Gabby & Angie Pritchett of Marion
Zachary Calcaterra of Herrin
Matthew Calcaterra of Herrin
Kyle Frasier of Herrin
Travis Frasier of Herrin
Five Great Grandchildren;
Justin and Chris Dodd of Marion
Katie and Kegan Travis of Johnston City
Wyatt Gabby of Marion
Brother-in-law – Anthony & Norma Calcaterra of Lake St. Louis, MO
Many loving nieces & nephews, friends and neighbors

Preceded by – Parents, Two Sisters – Ruth Ward, Barbara Cruse and Two Brothers – LeRoy Masters and Lester Masters.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at 1:00 P.M. at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Ralph Totten officiating. Burial will follow in San Carlo Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6:00 – 9:00 P.M. at the funeral home.