Obituaries

September 7, 1930 to November 27, 2024

FRANCESVILLE - Marcella Marie Gudeman, 94, of Francesville, passed away at 7:10 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 27.

She was born Sept. 7, 1930 in Francesville to the late Frederick and Katie [Munz] Gutwein. She graduated from Francesville High School and the Indiana Business College. She married Wendell Gene Gudeman on Dec. 31, 1950. He preceded her in death.

Marcella Gudeman

Survivors include:
Daniel (Rebecca) Gudeman, Westfield, Son
Tom Gudeman, South Holland, IL, Son
Wendy (Jon) Schwab, Remington, Daughter
Randy (Becky) Gudeman, Plantation, FL, Son
Matthew (Tracey) Gudeman, Grayslake, IL, Son
Grandchildren: Ben (Rachel) Gudeman, Katie (Scott) Klopfenstein, Jennifer (Rodney) Ross, Garrison (Katie) Gudeman, Ashlyn (Terrance) Johnson, Tiffany (JR) Sauder, Brandy (Seth) Beer, Lance (Ashley) Schwab, Brett (Sheila) Schwab, Britni (Darren) Eisenmann, Luke (Natalie) Gudeman, Quentin Gudeman, Lexi Gudeman, Samuel (Keiley) Gudeman, Caleb (Ashlyn) Gudeman, and Elias Gudeman.
40 Great-Grandchildren
Fern Leman, Francesville, Sister
Suzanne Cook, Francesville, Sister
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Louise Albrecht Heinhold, Sister
Esther Gray, Sister
Francis Gutwein, Brother
Harvey Frederick Gutwein, Brother
James Carl Gutwein, Brother
Edwin Conrad Gutwein, Brother
Dorothy Arlene Beer, Sister
Glen Munz Gutwein, Brother
Willis (Margaret) Gudeman, Brother-in-law

Mrs. Gudeman received Jesus as her Lord and Savior and was baptized Oct. 17, 1948 in the Francesville Apostolic Christian Church. She enjoyed singing and served as drum majorette in high school. She was a lover of reading and the use of proper English. She was quick with numbers and enjoyed bookkeeping. She was a loving, selfless, encourager who influenced many. She and her husband loved their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, creating so many precious memories. With joy, they served in ministry, traveled and opened their home to so many.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Monday, Dec. 2, at the Apostolic Fellowship Center in Francesville. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 3, at the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville with ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to Parkview Haven Retirement Home.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville.