Marcella Hadsell, 81
Born: June 8, 1931
Died: Oct. 10, 2012

Marcella Ann “Cel” Hadsell, 81, of Niles, died at 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, at her home following a brief illness.

She was born June 8, 1931, in Chicago, to John and Marcella (Arnold) Hocking, and attended Northwestern University. She was a member of the Ladies Historical Society of Niles.

Marcella married Wally Statkus, who preceded her in death in 1962. On Dec. 27, 1966, in Niles, she married Philip A. Hadsell, who preceded her in death on Feb. 24, 2008. She was also preceded in death by a son, Wally Hadsell, in July 2012.

Surviving family includes her son, Matthew H. Hadsell of Niles; a stepdaughter, Margie (Ron) Hojara-Hadsell of Holt; and a stepson Philip (Carol) Alan Hadsell III of Loveland, Ohio.

The family will be gathering privately for services with interment at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles.

Contributions in memory of Cel Hadsell may be made to the Hope Rescue Mission of South Bend or to the Salvation Army of Niles.

Arrangements were made at Halbritter Funeral Home in Niles.