Marcella G. Wakefield Obituary
The memory of Marcella G. Wakefield of Shumway, Illinois, who passed away on January 2, 2026 at the age of 86, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Marcella G. Wakefield to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Roy Wakefield; her parents, Alphonse Hartke and Sophia Hartke; her daughter Marilyn; her siblings, Mary Lou Vahling, Margie Clayton Apke, Elvera Verdeyen, Jerry, Chuck, Frank and Mike Hartke; and her siblings-in-law, Kathy Hartke, Ray Vahling, John Verdeyen, Arlen Clayton and Don Apke.
She is survived by: her children, Katherine Wakefield of Teutopolis, Ronald Wakefield (Karen) of Shumway, Nancy Thoele (Kurt) of Teutopolis, Janet Zerrusen (Kurt) of Teutopolis, James Wakefield (Rita) of Effingham and Wesley Wakefield (Amy) of Shumway; her siblings, Patricia Poston (Robert) and Philip Hartke (Carol) of Teutopolis; and her siblings-in-law, Carl Wakefield (Glenda) of Shumway, Eileen Hartke, Charlene Hartke, Joyce Vahling and Joann Hartke. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 46 great-grandchildren.
