June L. Mannen, 76, died 9:23 p.m. Sept. 22, 2004, at her home in Waltonville.

She was born Sept. 3, 1928, in West Frankfort to Clarence and Georgia (Daniels) Leslie.

She married Dwight Mannen. He preceded her in death on June 17, 1986.

She was a longtime school nurse at Waltonville School as well as other area schools.

She attended Long Prairie Christian Church and South Hickory Hill Christian Church.

She was a member of Prairie Historians and enjoyed parasailing, white water rafting, camping in Yosemite and trips to France.

Survivors include two daughters, Laurel Sims and husband John of Waltonville and Debbie Bliss and husband David of Burlingame, Calif; a son, Sidney Mannen and wife Tammy of Waltonville; a sister, Kay Winka and husband Leroy of Radom; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband; a sister, Betty Duff; and a grandson, Matthew Mannen.

A celebration of her life will be held 3 p.m. Saturday at Newell Funeral Home in Waltonville, with Gilbert Daniels officiating. Burial will follow at Knob Prairie Cemetery in Waltonville. Friends may call from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Newell Funeral Home in Waltonville, where you may also call for further information at 279-7272.

For those wishing, memorials may be made to Knob Prairie Cemetery and will be accepted at Newell Funeral Home in Waltonville.

Source: Register-News
Date: September 26, 2004
Submitted by: Robert W. Loman

**NOTE**
A corrected version of this obituary was published.
The correct name should be June Lorene Mannen.

Submitted by Kay Winka