Marcella Larson-Schnuck

LARSON-SCHNUCK - Marcella Larson-Schnuck, 89, was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend, died February 18, 2011, in her home in Albuquerque, NM, surrounded by her family. Her fun-loving spirit and positive attitude will be missed. Marcella is the daughter of the late John and Delphine (Cheniere) Doutre. Marcella was born December 11, 1921, in Schaefer, Michigan. She is the youngest of 12 children. She lived in Kenosha, Wisconsin, where she helped care for her mother and worked in the factories during WW II. Soon after the war she married Raymond C. Schnuck, they had a daughter Barbara Schnuck-Jerome, as well as Mary Weisenger-Kangas, a foster child that lived with the family for nearly 10 years and brought added joy to the family. Mary passed away April 2007. Marcella’s husband Raymond passed away in September 1977. Marcella then married Robert Larson in June 1980, and moved to Brooksville, Florida. Robert passed away in 1995. Marcella then moved to Albuquerque to be with her family in 2005. Marcella worked at ARA in food preparation for 15 years. She belonged to the Catholic Women’s Club until 2011. She was on a bowling league for 25 years. She enjoyed cribbage, painting and crocheting. She was a Girl Scout leader for 5 years. She was an avid Green Bay Packer fan and loved Brett Favre. She dressed up as Mrs. Clause at Christmas time and a clown for other local events while living in Florida. She also enjoyed volunteer work for Hospice. Shortly after moving to Albuquerque, “Marci” to her friends, spent time at Palo Duro Senior Center. She was always cheerful and smiling. She enjoyed her social time with her friends and visits with family. She leaves behind 5 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, her daughter Barbara Jerome and her son-in-law Michael Jerome. Grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Scott Jerome, wife Peggy, boys Zachary, Timothy and Sean Michael; Sara Swanson, husband Michael, boys Joshua and Jacob; Hilary Postlewait, husband Guy, children Gary, Emma and Hannah; Meghan Kozlick, husband Jarred; Mathew Jerome, wife Angela Jerome, daughter Katelynne. The family of Marcella would like to send a special thanks to Heritage Hospice for their care and support. Services and Placement will be Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 12:00 pm at All Saints Cemetery Mausoleum, 3300 Springbrook Rd, Kenosha, WI. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Marcella's name to Heritage Hospice, (505) 366-2307. Marcella's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010