Marcella Lenhardt Obituary (1933 - 2021)

LINCOLN - Marcella Lenhardt, 87, of Lincoln, IL passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021, at Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur, IL. Marcella was born on April 19, 1933 in Taylorville, Illinois. The daughter of Arlie and Grace (Bollinger) Moore. Marcella married Robert T. Lenhardt Sr. on June 17, 1951 in Stonington, IL. Robert preceded her in death on April 9, 2013. Marcella is survived by her children, Robert E. Lenhardt Jr. of Lincoln, IL, and Laurie (Paul) Libman of Atlanta, GA; two grandchildren, Amelia Libman and Sam Libman of Atlanta, GA; her siblings, Linda Osborne, Norma (Bill) Sparks, and Viron Moore. Marcella is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert; and her siblings, Fern, Max, and Ralph. Marcella was devoted to her church, especially the choir. She sang in the choir for Stonington Methodist Church in Stonington, IL and St. John United Church of Christ in Lincoln, IL. She enjoyed gardening and tending to her flowers; she also had a special place in her heart for her pets. Marcella was a collector, she found joy in collecting unique time era dolls from her childhood. Later in life she became a sports fan, especially NCAA and her beloved Chicago Cubs. Above all else, Marcella was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. A private family service will be held at a later date. Burial will take place in New Union Cemetery, Lincoln. Memorial donation may be made in Marcella's name to St. John United Church of Christ or the American Cancer Society. Services have been entrusted to Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Lincoln.