BORN

1948

DIED

2016

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Palmer Funeral Home - Hickey Chapel

17131 Cleveland Rd.

South Bend, Indiana

Marcella Fischer Obituary

Marcella Ann Fischer, 67, residing in Granger, passed away at 11:05 am Monday, July 25, 2016 in Elkhart Hospice House. She was born September 8, 1948 in Willimantic, CT to the late Walter A. and Phyllis E. (Mileski) Brodack. Marcella was a graduate of Valley Regional High School in Deep River, CT, class of 1966. She then graduated from Trinity College in Burlington, VT in 1970, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree. She worked as a cosmetic chemist for 40+ years. Her career included jobs with CT Aerosoles, Inc., Chesebrough-Ponds, Helene Curtis, Alberto Culver, and Delta Labs, Inc., from which she retired as Director of R&D. Marcella also owned her own consulting business, Pamar Labs, Inc. Marcella lived in Illinois for 28 years until moving to the South Bend area in 2012 to care for her mother full time. While in Illinois, she was very involved in the Brookside Property Homeowner's Association for 15 years, where she served as President and Director. She also served as President of the Streamwood Citizens Police Alumni Academy for three years. Surviving Marcella are her daughter, Stephanie Johnson of Niles, MI; son-in-law, Robert Johnson of Niles, MI; sister, Barbara (James) Bohnsack of Miami, FL; brother, Matthew (Jodie) Brodack of Anderson, SC; and nieces, Jennifer, Karen and Amy (Dustin Carnish) Bohnsack and Heidi, Brooke and Melissa Brodack. She was preceded in death by one brother, Mark Brodack in 1995; her father, Walter Brodack in 2009; and her mother, Phyllis Brodack in 2014. Mass of Christian Burial for Marcella will be celebrated at 11:30 am Friday, July 29, 2016 in St. Pius X Catholic Church, 52553 Fir Road, Granger. Graveside services and burial will follow at Southlawn Cemetery, South Bend. Friends may visit with the family from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Thursday, July 28, 2016 in the Palmer Funeral Home - Hickey Chapel, 17131 Cleveland Road, South Bend as well as one hour prior to Mass on Friday in the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pet Refuge, 4626 Burnett Drive, South Bend, IN 46614. Online condolences may be left for Marcella's family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.

Published by Chicago Tribune on Jul. 27, 2016.
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Had the pleasure of working with Marcy, great friend and mentor

Pedro Garcia

July 28, 2016

Marcy was a loyal and trusted employee who contributed greatly to the success of Delta Laboratories. Our sincere sympathies to Stephanie and Rob.

Dennis Fath

July 28, 2016

I went to VRHS with Barbara Brodack. So very sorry to hear about your sister, Barb, and I wish her safe passage to her soul's next journey.

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LINDA MORRISON

July 27, 2016

Sending thoughts and prayers to Stephanie and Rob until we're all united again with our loved ones. May God's love guide you and embrace you at this time.

Kevin Bus

July 27, 2016

I would like to extend my condolences to the Fisher family as well as friends. May the future promise recorded for us at John 5:25, 26 provide support and reassurance.

July 27, 2016

Sincere sympathy as you mourn your loss. May the God of tender mercies grant you peace at this time of sorrow.

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Palmer Funeral Home - Hickey Chapel

17131 Cleveland Rd., South Bend, IN 46635

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52553 Fir Road, Granger, IL

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St. Pius X Catholic Church

52553 Fir Road, Granger, IL

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