Obituaries

Marcella Irene (Todhunter) Nielsen Lute

Marcella Irene (Todhunter) Nielsen Lute, 91, of Walkerton, Indiana passed away Friday, February 10th, 2023. She was born on January 9th, 1932, in Lancaster, Ohio to John Michael Todhunter and Goldie Irene Botts.

 

Marcella was a Registered Nurse. She retired from Bremen Hospital in 1995. 

 

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Robert Ellsworth Nielsen and Raymond E. Lute; daughter, Linda McGovern; She was the last of five siblings..

Surviving are her children, Rebecca Drumm of Three Rivers, Michigan, Robert (Vel) Nielson of South Bend, Indiana, Valerie Williams of Mishawaka, Indiana, Dawn Nielsen of Mishawaka, Indiana, Heather Nielson of Battle Ground, Indiana; 41 grandchildren; many great grandchildren, and two great great-grandchildren. 


Marcella spent her life serving others and enjoyed every bit of it. She asks that we all take care of each other, be forgiving, and pray often. Be happy for her. This life of 91 years has been a classroom. She has learned a great many things, witnessed many changes, and endured many tragedies. She graduated from this earth to live forever with God! Please be happy and celebrate with her. 

 

Cremation has taken place with Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel in La Porte, Indiana. 

 

Please give when we see someone in need. Even offering a smile or a kind word. 

 

To light a virtual candle, share a story of Marcella’s life or leave a message of comfort for her family, please visit esslingfuneralhome.com.

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