Marie Elizabeth (Neu) Macha

Marie Elizabeth Neu Macha, age 96 of Marlin, Texas passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Marie was born on December 7th, 1929 in Lindsey, TX to Nicholas & Theresa (Schad) Neu. She grew up with a very loving family of 11.

Marie married Robert Lee Macha on April 2, 1951 in Slaton, TX. They started their family in Lubbock, TX but ended up settling in Marlin where they raised their 8 children; Patrick, Sammy, Susan, Peggy, Marsha, John, Phillip, and Paula.

We celebrate the life of a woman whose faith guided every step she took. She walked closely with God, living as an example of grace, strength, and unwavering devotion. Many who knew her leaned on her in prayer, confident in the strength of her faithful and close relationship with God.

She was a devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother, cherished great-grandmother, and caring friend. Each child, grandchild, great-grandchild, and friend held a special place in her heart, and she poured her love into them in countless meaningful ways. Whether it was praying together, creating together, or just being together, she always found a way to make you feel at home with her.

She brought beauty and joy to the world through her many talents. She was a gifted artist and member of the Marlin Art League and just as skilled in the garden. In the kitchen, she was a fabulous cook, known for her innate ability to take a random assortment from the pantry and make it taste gourmet. She was a member of SPJST and Parish Council of Catholic Women. Marie taught catechism and was chairman of the Clerical Endowment for 17 years.

Her life was a testament to love, faith, and service. She will be deeply missed, but her legacy lives on in the family she cherished, the beauty she created, and her devotion to her faith.

Marie is survived by sons- Patrick Macha of Marlin; Peggy Hrabal and husband Chris Hrabal of Westphalia; Marsha Stephens of De Leon; Phillip Macha of Marlin; Paula Niemeyer of Westphalia; son-in-law Jamie Clowers of Rogers; and daughter-in-law Anna Macha of Rogers. She has numerous extended family members including grandchildren, great- grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Marie was preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 yrs, Robert Macha, sons Sammy Macha & John Macha, daughter Susan Clowers, and granddaughter Amy Psencik Donald.

Memorial in Marie’s name may be sent to St. Joseph Catholic Church 311 Oak St, Marlin, TX 76661 or St Jude’s Children Research Hospital @ www.stjude.org