Born February 5, 1934 in Springfield to James and Lucy (Galesinger) Curtis, she married Mick McCloud. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Jesse Curtis and one sister, Norma Burk.
Surviving are five daughters, Gloria Jones, Deborah Vanderheydt of Marquette Heights, Barb (Rich) Hoadley and Nina Rogers, both of Peoria and Teresa Ward of Canton; one son, Dallas Gore of Pekin; seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchildren; one brother, Lauren Curtis of Springfield and two sisters, Betty and Nadine.
Marcella was a cook at Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Eureka.
Cremation rites will be accorded. There will be no visitation or services. Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Compassus Hospice, 7210 North Villa Lake Drive, Suite B, Peoria, IL 61614.
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