Marcella H. Minch Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Marcella H. Minch of Springfield, Illinois, who passed away on December 29, 2025 at the age of 100. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William Hergenrother and Beatrice Hergenrother (Shea); her husband Frank E. Minch; and her sister Mary Louise Knepler. She is survived by: her children, Mary Lynn O'Kelly (Robert) of Downers Grove, Frank Minch (Laurie) of Flower Mound, TX and Larry Minch of Springfield; her grandchildren, Kevin O'Kelly (Katie), Erin Berger (Jeff) and Brian O'Kelly (Stacey); her great grandchildren, Caleb, Declan O'Kelly, Eloise, Hazel, Graham Berger and Maverick O'Kelly; and her brother William Hergenrother (Anne) of Akron, OH. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to Breakthrough T1D, Macular Degeneration Research, or Blessed Sacrament Church.