Marguerite Ellen Draper

The State Journal Register, Springfield, Illinois September 17, 1996

Marguerite Draper Black, 89, Sprinfield died Saturday at Sunrise Manor, Virden.
She was born Jan. 24, 1907, in Danville, the daughter of Charles and Jennie Cavin Draper. She married Homes B. Black in 1932; he died in 1975. Mrs. Black received her teaching certificate from Eastern Illinois University and a bachelor's degree from Millikin University. She was employed as a teacher in Alvin, Danville and Decatur city schools, retiring in 1965. She was a member of Central Christian Church, Decatur. Survivors: a son Terry L. Black of Springfield; two stepsons, Willard and Earl Black, both of Danville, three stepdaughters, Donna McKinley of Decatur, Marjorie Trent of Sun City, Calif., and Betty Nield of St. Augustine, Fla.; two granddaughters; a great granddaughter; and 10 step grandchildren.
Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Pape Memorial Home, Danville. Burial: Bethel Cemetery, north of Alvin.