Marcella A. Lovesee

Marcella A. Lovesee obituary, Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Marcella A. Lovesee

Marcella Lovesee Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ritchay Funeral Home - Wisconsin Rapids on Oct. 1, 2025.
Marcella Ann Lovesee, age 91, Wisconsin Rapids, passed away on September 27, 2025, at Arborwood Assisted Living.
Marcella was born in the Town of Hanson on June 19, 1934 to William and Alice Tosch. She attended Lincoln High School. She worked as a secretary at Wood County Social Services until retirement. She was a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Parish.
She married Leroy (Al) Lovesee in 1958; that marriage ended in divorce. They had five children, Bruce, Randy, Brian, Rhonda, and Renee.
Marcella was a dedicated mother. She enjoyed her cats, visits from friends and families pups, doing WordSearch, reading, and playing bingo.
She is survived by her children, Randy Lovesee of Appleton, Brian Lovesee of Wisconsin Rapids, Rhonda Sadlemyer (Jeff) of Stevens Point, Renee Lovesee (Butch Olds) of Wisconsin Rapids, and sister, Rosemarie Walden (Bob) of Janesville, along with many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her son, Bruce Lovesee (Pam); her brothers, Jack Tosch
(Nancy) and Jerry Tosch (Sue); brother-in-law, Bill Schroeder; ex-daughter-in-law, Kathy Walker, and ex-husband, Leroy Lovesee.
Per her wishes, there will be private graveside service for the immediate family. Online condolences can be shared on the Ritchay Funeral Home website. Special thanks for the loving care provided by Arborwood Assisted Living and Heartland Hospice.
Memorial donations can be made in Marcella's name to the South Wood County Humane Scoiety.
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