Harry John Harper 70 of Breese died Tuesday October 5, 2004 at Caring First Nursing Home in Breese

 He was born August 23, 1934 in East St. Louis, IL to Harry James and Amelia (Stoltz) Harper: they preceded him in death

 Also preceded in death by a grandchild Micah Zinn, a daughter-in-law Mary Agnes Harper and a sister Therese Rudy

 He married Mary C. Prosser and later divorced and she survives in Breese

 Also surviving are sons Lawrence (Colleen) Harper of Aviston, Tom (Mary Jean) Harper of St. Rose, John (Sherry) Harper of Fenton MO, Jim (Christine) Harper of Tucson AZ

 Daughters Ann (Bill) Kealey of Highland, Lorraine (Keith) Cange of Swansea, Tricia (Gary) Langenhorst of Breese, Susan (Bob) Zinn of Breese

 15 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild

 Brother; George (Sue) Harper of St. Charles MO,

 Sisters Florence (Joe) Levy of Belleville, Marcella (Mark) Stephens of Florida, Mary Joan Smith of Florissant, MO, Janet Roller of Texas

 He was retired Meat Cutter

 Member of St. Dominic Catholic Church in Breese

 Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday October 9, 2004 at 10:00 am at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Breese with Fr. Patrick Peter officiating.

 Family will great relatives and friends from 9am to time of services Saturday October 9 at St. Dominic Church in Breese

Memorials can be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or Multiple Sclerosis

 Keeping with his wishes his body was donated to science