Marcella Horn Stumbo passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 21, 2023. She was born in 1930 to Vela Mae and Paul Horn of Ligon, KY. She married Edward Stumbo in 1949 and they had 2 children while living in Kentucky. In 1952 they moved to St. Mary, Ohio where their youngest child was born. The family relocated to Plattville, Illinois in 1959, where they developed lifelong friendships. Marcella was a devoted member of Grace Community Church in Yorkville. She enjoyed spending time with her family gathered round, especially the grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Marcella was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband, her sister, Jewel Haskell, her brother, Ted Horn, and many nieces, nephews, and in-laws. She is survived by her beloved sister, Norma Jean McMurray of St. Marys, OH, her children, Eddy (Lani) Stumbo of Yorkville, IL, Janet (John) Strukel of Plano, IL, and Ernie (Cheryl Carls) Stumbo of Yorkville, IL. Marcella’s grandchildren are Alicia Hines Of Geneva, Andy (Stacey) Strukel of Yorkville, Amanda (Matt) Baker of Oswego, and Allyson (Eric) Pfeifer of Plano. Her greatly adored great grandchildren are Taylor and Bendan Hines, Christian and Elizabeth Strukel, Carter and Logan Baker, and Paxton and Patrick Pfeifer.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Plano, IL with Pastor Ivan Truman officiating. Burial will follow at Plattville Methodist Cemetery in Plattville, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Unity Hospice at 915 North Caron Road, Rochelle, IL 61068. For more information or to sign the online guest book, go to
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