Marion A. DeMarce

Marion A. De Marce age 97 of Lake City passed away December 26, 2009 at the Lake City Nursing Home.
Marion was born August 18, 1912 in Lake City to Peter & Adelaide (Hewitt) Schumacher. Marion graduated from Lincoln High School in Lake City in 1929. She then attended Mac Phial College of Music and she also took graduate courses at the University of Minnesota and graduating as a Music Major. Marion also studied with the Director of Music at St. Mark's Cathedral in downtown Minneapolis for two years.
Marion married Elwyn (Bus) De Marce April 21, 1941 in Lake City. Marion enjoyed teaching piano and organ for many years in the Lake City area. She also played piano and organ for many churches in Lake City, she also playing for many weddings and funerals. She loved to play for the sing along time at the Lake City Nursing Home. Marion was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Lake City where she served as Choir Director and organist for 54 years and was a member of the ladies Aid. She was a long time member of the Te-E-Care at the Lake City Hospital; she also served on the South Eastern arts Advisory Council. Her husband Elwyn passed away March 3, 1972.
Marion is survived by two grandsons, Scott De Marce of Henderson, NV, Richard De Marce Jr. of. great grandchildren. She was preceded by her husband, a son, Richard, and one brother Richard Schumacher.
A Funeral Service will be held Monday January 4, 2010 at 11:00 AM at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Lake City. Burial will be in Lakewood Cemetery in Lake City. Friends may call one hour before the services at the church. Mahn Family Funeral Home Anderson-Peterson Chapel lake City.