Marcella Marie Gudeman, 94, of Francesville, IN was called to her heavenly home at 7:10 am on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. She was born on September 7, 1930 in Francesville to the late Frederick and Katie [Munz] Gutwein. She received Jesus as her Lord and Savior and was baptized on October 17, 1948 in the Francesville Apostolic Christian Church. Marcella was a loving, selfless, encourager who influenced many.

On December 31, 1950, Marcella married the love of her life, Wendell Gene Gudeman. They 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.

Marcella graduated from Francesville High School and the Indiana Business College. She enjoyed singing and served as drum majorette in high school. She was a lover of reading and the use of proper English. Marcella was quick with numbers and enjoyed bookkeeping.

Survivors include:

Daniel (Rebecca) Gudeman, Westfield, IN Son

Tom Gudeman, South Holland, IL Son

Wendy (Jon) Schwab, Remington, IN Daughter

Randy (Becky) Gudeman, Plantation, FL Son

Matthew (Tracey) Gudeman, Grayslake, IL Son

Ben (Rachel) Gudeman, Grandson

Katie (Scott) Klopfenstein, Granddaughter

Jennifer (Rodney) Ross, Granddaughter

Garrison (Katie) Gudeman, Grandson

Ashlyn (Terrance) Johnson, Granddaughter

Tiffany (JR) Sauder, Granddaughter

Brandy (Seth) Beer, Granddaughter

Lance (Ashley) Schwab, Grandson

Brett (Sheila) Schwab, Grandson

Britni (Darren) Eisenmann, Granddaughter

Luke (Natalie) Gudeman, Grandson

Quentin Gudeman, Grandson

Lexi Gudeman, Granddaughter

Samuel (Keiley) Gudeman, Grandson

Caleb (Ashlyn) Gudeman, Grandson

Elias Gudeman, Grandson

40 Great Grandchildren

Fern Leman, Francesville, IN Sister

Suzanne Cook, Francesville, IN Sister

Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:

Frederick and Katie [Munz] Gutwein, Parents

Wendell Gene Gudeman, Husband

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

Visitation will be from 3-8 PM EST Monday, December 2, 2024 at the Apostolic Fellowship Center in Francesville, IN.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM EST Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville, IN with Ministers of the Church officiating.

Burial will take place at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville, IN.

Memorial Contributions 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, IN.