ilt a new home and moved to Britt. Marie was a devoted wife and mother, a wonderful baker, and always a gracious hostess in her home. She took great pleasure in caring for her flowers and gardens; lovingly made numerous comforters and quilts for all members of her family; and shared hundreds of hand sewn potholders and embroidered tea towels with family and friends. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Britt and a former member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan and St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Clear Lake. Marie is survived by her five children, Janice Cink of Wesley, Kenneth (Kathy) Brcka of Golden Valley, MN, Dale Brcka of West Des Moines, Barbara Brcka of Britt and Diane (Leroy) Siebel of Cedar Falls; nineteen grandchildren; forty-four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, George, April 21, 2001; a granddaughter, Pamela Brcka; a son-in-law, Dennis Cink; and her siblings, Helen, Francis and Arnold Kopacek, Mildred Wellik, Lillian Chizek, Vincent Kopacek, Agnes Rayhons, Blanche Paca, Raymond Kopacek, Vivian Formanek and Evelyn Kopacek.