In loving memory of

Marcella H. Rivers
April 17, 1921 - July 6, 2006

Marcella H. Rivers, 85, died Thursday, July 6, 2006, surrounded by her loving family at Lake Winona Manor from complications following a stroke. Marcella was born April 17, 1921 in Winona, MN to Michael and Eleanor (Guenther) Hengel. She married Wilfred Rivers on August 5, 1941 in Rollingstone, MN. Marcella was a cook for the Holy Trinity School in Rollingstone for many years. However her primary occupation was being a homemaker and raising seven children, 11 grandchildren and 14 great ? grandchildren. Her hobbies included writing poetry, baking and cooking. She was well known for her homemade bread and instilled her love of cooking and baking in her children and grandchildren. Marcella was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Rollingstone, MN, the St. Nicholas and St. Theresa Society and Catholic Aid Association.
Survivors include one son, Brother Michael Rivers of St. Paul, MN; four daughters, Betty (Ron) Rumpel of Arcadia, WI, Toni Rivers, Mary (Gary) Stoos and Jodi Rivers all of Rollingstone, MN; grandchildren, Jeri (Troy) Brugger, Tricia (Blake) Parrish, Nancy (Gerald) Skroch, James Lipinski, Nichole (Brett) Machtig, Kimberly (Shawn) Kudron, Mark Rumpel, Brady Rumpel, Rachel Stoos, Kelsey Stoos and Natalie Stoos; 14 great grandchildren; brother, Michael (Audrey) Hengel; sister, Betty Klinger of Rollingstone, MN; brothers-in-law, Arthur (Martha) Rivers of Ohio and Paul Rivers of Winona, MN; sister-in-law, Catherine Rivers of Rochester, MN; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilfred, son, Thomas, daughter, Francine Lipinski, her parents, brother, Francis and sister, Delores.
A Funeral Mass will be offered on Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at 10:30am at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Rollingstone, MN with the Reverends Donald Lovas and Roy Literski concelebrating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Rollingstone on Monday from 5-8:00pm where there will be a Christian Prayer Service at 7:30pm. Friends may also call one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday.
Please feel free to share a memory of Marcella or sign the online guestbook at: www.hofffuneral.com

Tributes

Tricia Parrish (Lipinski) wrote on Jul 25, 2006:

"Rest in peace Grandma! Keep my mom and dad out of trouble! You were one of the best! P.S. I'm the favorite!"

Jackie Mayer wrote on Jul 13, 2006:

"Tom & I were so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Knowing that she is reunited with your Dad & so many others must give you comfort in this time of sorrow. Sincerely, Jackie & Tom Mayer"

sue tarras wrote on Jul 10, 2006:

"marc...you were my moms very best friend....you will truly be missed by all whom you have touched...rest in heavenly peace...our Father has a fiesty new angel"

Noreen and Roger Haines wrote on Jul 9, 2006:

"Bets, Jodi and all of the Rivers Family.... We know how much your Mother meant to you. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time in your lives. We will pray for Mom and for your entire family. Love, Noreen and Roger"

Mary wrote on Jul 8, 2006:

"Thanks for the memories....Jodi is not the favorite...."

Mary wrote on Jul 8, 2006:

"Thanks for the memories....Jodi is not the favorite...."

James wrote on Jul 8, 2006:

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