Marcella’s life began on April 20, 1922, in Egg Harbor, Wis., the daughter of August and Rose (Kracht) Willman. She enjoyed gardening, traveling to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, her dogs and cooking. Marcella, 88, of Cassopolis, wrote and had published poetry and enjoyed making hook rugs.
Her loving family includes: her children, Sandra M. ( James) Skrzyp of York, Pa., Sharen Seiler of Jones and Sheila (Garry) Buckrucker of Three Rivers; grandchildren, Pam (Mike) Herda of York, Pa., Nicole (Brad) Rennihan of Maryland and Melodi and Alex Buckrucker, both of Chicago.
Marcella passed away on Friday, May 28, 2010, in Cassopolis.
Her family will gather with friends on Wednesday from 1 to 5 p.m. at Yazel and Clark Chapel, Dowagiac, where her funeral service will begin at 5 p.m. She will be laid to rest in Harwood Lake Cemetery, Jones. Memorial contributions in her name may be directed to the Alzheimer Association. Please sign her guestbook and leave a memory of Marcella at www.yazel-clark.com.