Marcille E Karbach

She was born in Ft. Wayne on March 4, 1927, a daughter of the late Herman and Esther Bearman.

Marcille worked as a secretary at International Harvester, as a clerk at Sears, and later a supervisor at Lutheran Hospital. The job she was most proud of was being a caregiver for all her grandchildren. She was a longtime and faithful member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Marcille enjoyed family gatherings, and playing Euchre with her family.

She is survived by her children, Larry (Cheryl) Karbach, Steven Karbach, and Luann (Miles) Nitz; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and sisters-in-law, Ruthann Etter and Mary Karbach.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald Karbach, who passed away on August 24, 2025; her daughter, Janice Christman; grandson, Logan Blaising; brothers, Ralph Bearman, Paul Bearman, and Carl Bearman; and sister, Doris Hook.

Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 3425 Crescent Ave, Ft. Wayne, IN, with visitation one hour prior.

Visitation will be held from 2 pm to 4 pm and 6 pm to 8 pm on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Rd., Ft. Wayne, IN 46835.

Burial will take place at Concordia Cemetery Gardens, Ft. Wayne, IN.

Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church.