Marcella M Kontz

MARCELLA M. KONTZ, 88, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 1:17 am, Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, Illinois.

She was born to the late Hugo and Margaret (nee Zimmer) Hohgrefe on September 22, 1936 in Bremen, Illinois.

Marcella married Donald R. Kontz on August 27, 1955 in Bremen, Illinois; he preceded her in death on February 24, 2010.

She was a homemaker and had several jobs over the years.

Marcella was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Chester, St. John’s LWML, a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary #3553 and the American Legion Auxiliary Post #487 in Chester.

Survivors:

3 Sons:

Michael Kontz (Deb Doza) Chester, IL

Dennis (Michelle) Kontz Chester, IL

David (Susie) Kontz Steeleville, IL

2 Grandsons:

Brian Kontz Chester, IL

Bruce W. Kontz Steeleville, IL

1 Sister:

June James Chester, IL

1 Sister-in-law:

Shirley Hohgrefe Chester, IL

Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in Death by: Parents, Husband, 1 Son – Bruce A. Kontz, 2 Brothers – Richard and Robert Hohgrefe, 1 Sister – Ruth Lawless, 1 Nephew – Shannon Hohgrefe, 3 Brothers-in-law and 1 Sister-in-law

Funeral Service:

10:00 am, Friday, December 20, 2024

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:

Rev. Timothy Sims

Interment:

Paradise Cemetery

Steeleville, Illinois

Visitation:

Thursday – 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Friday – 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Memorials:

St. John Lutheran Church General Fund, Chester, Illinois