MARCELLA SCHMERBAUCH, 96, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 10:09 am, Monday, January 23, 2023.
She was born to the late Edwin G. and Dora (nee Bueckman) Eggemeyer on July 20, 1926 in Chester, Illinois.
Marcella married Daniel Surman; he preceded her in death in February 1952. She married Paul Schmerbauch on July 7, 1953; he preceded her in death on November 29, 2011.
She had worked in the dietary department at Chester Memorial Hospital for 23 years.
Marcella was a member of Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church in Chester, Illinois. She was also a member of the ladies altar sodality and the Memorial Hospital auxiliary. Marcella enjoyed playing bingo, crocheting and crafting.
Survivors:
2 Sons:
Larry (Joyce) Surman Chester, IL
John (Sharon) Schmerbauch Chester, IL
3 Daughters:
Donna (Surman) (Bob) Schweizer Chester, IL
Mary (Glenn) Long Chester, IL
Sharon (Bob) Howie Chester, IL
15 Grandchildren
30 Great Grandchildren
Preceded in Death by: Parents, 1st Husband – Daniel Surman, 2nd Husband – Paul Schmerbauch and 1 Granddaughter – Lori Surman McCartney
Funeral Service:
11:00 am, Friday, January 27, 2023
Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois
Officiating:
Father Sebastian Ukoh
Interment:
St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery
Chester, Illinois
Visitation:
Friday – 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois
Memorials:
St. Mary’s Catholic School
Chester Senior Center