Robert E and Marcella N Funck (1928-2023) Obituary and Memorial

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Marcella N. Funck, 94, of Fort Madison, Iowa passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023 at the West Point Care Center. She was born on December 2, 1928 in Saint Louis, Missouri to Louis Niemeyer and Loretta O’Halloran Niemeyer. She married Robert E. Funck, Sr. on August 22, 1953 in Saint Louis. He preceded her in death on August 2, 2002.

Marcella was a loyal sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her family was her whole world. Whether she was cooking her famous dressing, overseeing a wiffle ball game, crafting, watching Jeopardy, or beating everyone at pinochle, her life was full of joy. She was happy to welcome all of her children’s and grandchildren’s friends into her home as if they were her own. Marcella was a devout Catholic and an active member of Holy Family Parish.

Marcella is survived by a large and loving family: seven daughters, Janice (William) Mansheim, Columbia City, Oregon, Rosemary (Lyle) Buckingham, Topeka, Kansas, Linda (Tim) Peitz, West Point, Dolores (Douglas) Stam, Bourbonnais, Illinois, Nancy (Daniel) Stout, Keller, Texas, Patricia (Nile) Scott, Walburg, Texas, and Mary (John Weber) Funck, Friendswood, Texas; two sons, Robert E. (Gretchen) Funck Jr., Wilmette, Illinois. and Joseph (Shari) Funck, Marion; 21 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and one brother Robert (Audrey) Niemeyer of Weslaco, Texas. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her sister, Sr. Janice Niemeyer D.C., one grandson Russell Buckingham, and one great granddaughter Caroline Fernandez.

Friends may call after 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 24, 2023 with the family to receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory. A rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. following the visitation. The funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Ss. Mary & Joseph Church with Rev. Joseph Phung officiating. Burial will be held at Soldiers’ Circle in Oakland Cemetery. A memorial has been established for Holy Trinity Catholic Schools. Online condolences to the Funck family may be left at the King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory website: www.kinglynk.com.

Robert E. Funck Sr., 82, 1106 Ave. C, Fort Madison, died at 12:30 a.m., Friday, Aug. 2, 2002, at Fort Madison Community Hospital, Fort Madison.

He was born Oct. 24, 1919, at St. Louis, Mo., the son of Emmett and Florence Baumer Funck. He married Marcella Niemeyer, Aug. 33, 1953, at St. Louis, Mo. She survives.

He was Production Planner for Chevron Chemical, retiring after 31 years. He was a member of Ss. Mary and Joseph Church, Fort Madison. He was also a World War II veteran of the United States Army.

Besides his wife, he is survived by seven daughters, Janice (William) Mansheim, Columbia City, Ore., Rosemary (Lyle) Buckingham, Topeka, Kan., Linda (Tim) Peitz, West Point, Delores (Douglas) Stam, Bourbonnais, Ill., Nancy (Daniel) Stout, Keller, Texas, Patricia (Nile) Scott, Crystal Lake, Ill. and Mary (Gary) Horstman, Fort Madison; two sons, Robert E. (Gretchen) Funck Jr., Lake Shore, Ill. and Joseph (Shari) Funck, Marion; 20 grandchildren; one great granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, Aug. 5, at Ss. Mary and Joseph Church, Fort Madison, with Rev. Thomas Parlette officiating. Burial was in Soldiers Circle of Oakland Cemetery, Fort Madison.

A memorial has been established to the Fort Madison Catholic School System and contributions may be left at King-Lynk Funeral Home, Fort Madison.

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