Marie H. Dyar

Mrs. Dyar was retired from teaching 4th grade, having spent most of her career with the Cahokia School District. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville and a Master’s in Education from the University of Illinois. She was a member of Crossroads Christian Church in Caseyville, Illinois. She loved quilting, and was a member of the Hearts ‘n’ Hands Quilt Guild, and Harmony Quilters of Jennings County, Indiana. She also volunteered her quilting skills for P.S.O.P. She was a member of Harmony Express choral group, enjoyed playing her lap dulcimer and attending the Gateway Dulcimer Music Festival. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend who will truly be missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Augusta (nee Becker) Harrison; her loving husband, Paul E. Dyar; a granddaughter, Amy Pearson; and three brothers, Raymond, Roy, and Edward (Pete) Harrison.

Surviving are her son, David (Katherine) Dyar of Fairview Heights, Illinois; and daughters, Janice (Harlan) Harrell of North Vernon, Indiana, Marsha (Thomas) Pearson of St. Louis, Missouri, Laura (Rick) Fagan of Mascoutah, Illinois; Barbara (Elvis) Mattes of Greenville, Illinois; and Kathleen (Michael) Geries of Smithton, Illinois; four grandchildren, Erin Fagan, Rick (Jessica) Fagan, Jacob Mattes, and John Dyar; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Memorials are appreciated to Crossroads Christian Church or to the Beacon Foundation. Condolences may be expressed online at www.lakeviewfuneralhm.com.

Visitation: Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights, Illinois.

Funeral: A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., August 13, 2013, at the funeral home. Interment will be held privately in Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, Illinois.