A funeral mass for Marcella will take place at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 30, 2021 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Father Patrick McConnell officiating. Burial will follow at Historic St. Ann’s Cemetery. Visitation will take place at Holy Rosary Catholic Church on Friday, July 30, 2021 from 9:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM.
Marcella was born on home on November 28, 1932 to Margaret (Kolecheck) and John H. Dums. She attended Highland Elementary School in the township of Greenwood and graduated from Rib Lake High School in 1951. After high school Marcella was employed at Gem Products, Inc. of Rib Lake until its closing. She then worked at Hurd Millwork, Inc. of Medford until her retirement.
Marcella was a member of Our Lady of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford. She was a former member of Assumption Catholic Church of Chelsea where she was active in the Ladies Sodality. She was one of the founding members of Historic St. Ann’s Church. She worked various events at the Chelsea Conservation Club. Marcella was a member of the Chequamegon Bird Club. She also enjoyed gardening, traveling, and spending time with her family.
Marcella is survived by one sister, Helen M. Dums, of Medford and one brother, John J. (Mary) Dums of Rib Lake. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Marcella was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Joseph, Bernard (Hilda), and Donald (Helen Woolsey) Dums, and two sisters, Margaret (Lloyd) Vickers and Regina (Louis) Czerniak. She was also preceded in death by on niece, Karen Veltus.
Memorial donations in Marcella’s name may be given to either Historic St. Ann’s or Boy’s Town at PO Box 8000 Boys Town, NE 68010.
The family would like to thank Aspirus Care and Rehab for the care Marcella received.
Hemer Funeral Service of Medford is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hemerfuneral service.com.
