Marcella Castelli's Obituary
Decatur- Marcella Castelli, 81, of Decatur, passed away at 7:25p .m. Tuesday, October 16, 2012 in her home with her family by her side.
Services to celebrate Marcella's life will be 10 a.m. Friday, October 19, 2012 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Burial with 'Flight Home' Ceremony will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Macon County Humane Society.
Marcella was born May 6, 1931 in Mulberry Grove, Illinois the daughter of Esta and Mila Wright. She married Francis Castelli on March 14, 1954 in Decatur. Marcella loved flowers, arts and crafts and working in the yard. She also loved to read and was a staunch fan of a good mystery. Marcella was the secretary at Christ United Methodist Church for ten years and loved every minute of it. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Marcella is survived by her husband Francis, daughters, Linda (Danny) Waller of Decatur and Susan Walker (Steve deceased); granddaughter Mindy Ziemer; great grandchildren Erin and Braden McCoskey.
In addition to her parents, Marcella was preceded in death by her son-in-law Steve.
The family of Marcella Castelli is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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