Marjorie M. “Margie” Capelle

Marjorie M. Capelle, 94, of Highland, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at HSHS St. Joseph Hospital in Highland, IL.

She was born on August 2, 1930, in Highland, IL, to Cletus and Imogene (nee Merwin) Zimmermann. On August 12, 1950, she married Paul Martin Capelle at the old St. Paul Catholic Church in Highland, IL.

Margie was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, St. Paul Altar Society, Red Hat Ladies, Daughters of Isabella, the Schoenstatt Movement and was a founding member of Perpetual Adoration at St. Joseph Hospital in Highland. She had a 25-year career at the Highland News Leader selling ads and ran the family Merwin Morgan Horse Farm; through which she cultivated her love of horses and showing them. Her faith and dialogue with Jesus were very strong, being a devout member of St. Paul Catholic Church. Margie was caring, sharing, and she enjoyed traveling. A loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Margie will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Cletus and Imogene Zimmermann; husband, Paul M. Capelle; daughter, Jeanne Gerstner; sons-in-law, Gary Gerstner and John Biggins; grandson, Nicholas Capelle; great grandson, Finn Capelle; brother, Dan Zimmermann; and grandfather, Dr. Edgar G. Merwin.

Margie is survived by her children, David (Carol) Capelle, Richland, WA, Michael (Bonnie) Capelle, Highland, IL, Mark John (Kim) Capelle, Greer, SC, Renee Biggins, Simpsonville, KY, Paul Ray (Yvonne) Capelle, Highland, IL, Bruce (Tracey Price) Capelle, Highland, IL, and Steven (Willetta) Capelle, Derby, CT; grandchildren, Christopher (Shelley) Capelle, Jonathan (Lauren) Capelle, Lauren (Marc) D’Auteull, Sara (Joseph) Haynes, Julie (Matthew) Plocher, Caitlin (Trent) Schauster, Brian (Sara) Gerstner, Brent (Amanda) Gerstner, Bradley (Alicia) Gerstner, Michael Mark (Megan) Capelle, Marie (Daniel) Beck, John (Eloise) Capelle, Matthew (Kristy) Capelle, Claire (Paul) Pizzuti, Katherine Capelle, Mark Daniel Capelle, James (Beth) Capelle, Caroline Capelle, Luke Capelle, Ashley (Dallas Goodan III) Biggins, Megan Zurliene, Kelsey Zurliene, Morgan Capelle, Emily Williams, Stephanie Williams, Kylee Waligorski, Emily (David) Jackson, Evan (fiancé, Yosita Beamer) Capelle, Andrew Capelle, Benjamin Capelle, Desirae Moleski, Anna Capelle, Joel Capelle and Sasha Capelle; 40 great grandchildren, with two on the way; sister, Carolyn (Gary) Dimig, Colorado Springs, CO; and sister-in-law, Carol Zimmermann.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Paul Education Foundation or to Schoenstatt Fathers.

Visitation: Thursday, April 3, 2025, from 3:00 to 8:00 pm, and Friday, April 4, 2025, from 8:00 to 9:30 am, at Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL

Mass of Christian Burial: Friday, April 4, 2025, 10:00 am, at St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL

Clergy: Fr. Pat Jakel, Pastor

Interment: St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery

Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL