1928
Marcella
2015
Marcella Heitkamp
November 3, 1928 — May 6, 2015
Marcella Carol Heitkamp, 86, of Breckenridge, MN, passed away on May 6, 2015, at CHI St. Francis Hospital in Breckenridge. The visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Monday, May 11, at Joseph Vertin & Sons Funeral Home in Breckenridge, with a Christian Mother's Rosary at 5:30 PM and a prayer service at 7:00 PM. The visitation will continue at the funeral home on Tuesday, May 12, from 12 to 12:45 PM, followed by a 1:00PM, Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Breckenridge. Father Joseph Backowski will be the Celebrant. The Interment will be at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in rural Breckenridge.
Marcella Anderson was born in Western Township, Ottertail County, MN, on November 3, 1928, the daughter of Anton and Clara (Martinson) Anderson. She started her schooling at a country school near Campbell, MN, and then graduated from Breckenridge High School in 1945. On December 28, 1946, Marcella was united in marriage to Wilfred Heitkamp in the rectory of St. Mary's Catholic Church. They filled their home in Breckenridge with love, laughter, and nine children, all of which attended St. Mary's Catholic School.
Marcella's Catholic faith was a significant part of her life. She was an active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, serving as a Christian Mother and a circle member for many years. She looked forward to getting together with her friends in the Ladies Coffee and Birthday Club. For decades, Marcella was a dedicated sales representative for Avon, serving clients up until a year ago. She loved to sew and make quilts, and enjoyed working in her flower garden. Recently, she learned to love the game of FARKLE. She looked forward to visiting with family and friends and often welcomed them into her home with the aroma of homemade goodies. As a devoted wife and supportive mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, her family was her crowning glory.
Marcella is survived by her children, Corrine (Bruce) Langendorfer of Wahpeton, ND; Gary (Carolyn) Heitkamp of Rochert, MN, Richard Heitkamp of Tabernash, CO, Lynette (Kenneth) Klosterman of Wahpeton, Wayne Heitkamp of Breckenridge, Scott (Nancy) Heitkamp of Breckenridge, and Daniel Heitkamp of Boise, ID; her daughter-n-law, Julie Heitkamp; her grandchildren, Brian Henry, Bethann Wood, Sean Langendorfer, Yvette Hasbargen, Veronica Webb, Josh Heitkamp, Angela Abel, Stacey Heitkamp, David Heitkamp, Derek Klosterman, Wes Klosterman, Skyler Meyhoff, Lindsay Johnson, Logan Lunneborg, Nick Heitkamp, and Natalie Medenwald; 23 great-grandchildren; her brothers, Orlo (Ginny) Anderson of Winthrop, MN, Cal (Judy) Anderson of Sun City, AZ, LeRoy (Joan) Anderson of Fergus Falls, MN, and Keith (Eileen) Anderson of Alexandria, MN; her sisters, Darlene Ehlert of Fergus Falls, MN, and Karen (Tex) Larson of Rothsay, MN; a brother-in-law, John Hought of Foxhome, MN; a sister-in-law, Judy (Dave) Carlson of Richville, MN.
Marcella is preceded in death by her parents, Anton and Clara; her husband, Wilfred; her son, Neil; her daughter, Sharon Wood; her grandson, Barry Henry; her sister, Wanda Hought; and her brother, Lynn Anderson.
Marcella Anderson was born in Western Township, Ottertail County, MN, on November 3, 1928, the daughter of Anton and Clara (Martinson) Anderson. She started her schooling at a country school near Campbell, MN, and then graduated from Breckenridge High School in 1945. On December 28, 1946, Marcella was united in marriage to Wilfred Heitkamp in the rectory of St. Mary's Catholic Church. They filled their home in Breckenridge with love, laughter, and nine children, all of which attended St. Mary's Catholic School.
Marcella's Catholic faith was a significant part of her life. She was an active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, serving as a Christian Mother and a circle member for many years. She looked forward to getting together with her friends in the Ladies Coffee and Birthday Club. For decades, Marcella was a dedicated sales representative for Avon, serving clients up until a year ago. She loved to sew and make quilts, and enjoyed working in her flower garden. Recently, she learned to love the game of FARKLE. She looked forward to visiting with family and friends and often welcomed them into her home with the aroma of homemade goodies. As a devoted wife and supportive mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, her family was her crowning glory.
Marcella is survived by her children, Corrine (Bruce) Langendorfer of Wahpeton, ND; Gary (Carolyn) Heitkamp of Rochert, MN, Richard Heitkamp of Tabernash, CO, Lynette (Kenneth) Klosterman of Wahpeton, Wayne Heitkamp of Breckenridge, Scott (Nancy) Heitkamp of Breckenridge, and Daniel Heitkamp of Boise, ID; her daughter-n-law, Julie Heitkamp; her grandchildren, Brian Henry, Bethann Wood, Sean Langendorfer, Yvette Hasbargen, Veronica Webb, Josh Heitkamp, Angela Abel, Stacey Heitkamp, David Heitkamp, Derek Klosterman, Wes Klosterman, Skyler Meyhoff, Lindsay Johnson, Logan Lunneborg, Nick Heitkamp, and Natalie Medenwald; 23 great-grandchildren; her brothers, Orlo (Ginny) Anderson of Winthrop, MN, Cal (Judy) Anderson of Sun City, AZ, LeRoy (Joan) Anderson of Fergus Falls, MN, and Keith (Eileen) Anderson of Alexandria, MN; her sisters, Darlene Ehlert of Fergus Falls, MN, and Karen (Tex) Larson of Rothsay, MN; a brother-in-law, John Hought of Foxhome, MN; a sister-in-law, Judy (Dave) Carlson of Richville, MN.
Marcella is preceded in death by her parents, Anton and Clara; her husband, Wilfred; her son, Neil; her daughter, Sharon Wood; her grandson, Barry Henry; her sister, Wanda Hought; and her brother, Lynn Anderson.
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