Marcella Feneis

Marcella Bertram O'Connor Feneis, age 91, of Faribault, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2015 at her daughter's home in Faribault following an extended illness.

Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive, in Faribault. Interment will be held at the Calvary Cemetery, Faribault.

Visitation will be held at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home & Crematory of Faribault on Wednesday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and at the church on Thursday for one hour prior to services.

Marcella Irene Bertram, the daughter of Frank and Martha (Rossow) Bertram, was born on May 17, 1924 at her parent's home in Shieldsville Township, Rice County, MN. On February 14, 1942 she was united in marriage to Lawrence O'Connor at the Immaculate Conception Church Parish House. Lawrence preceded her in death in October of 1975. In June of 1982, Marcella married Raymond Feneis. He preceded her in death in January of 1995. Marcella was a homemaker and assisted her husband with the farm work and machinery sales. She also worked at various places throughout her married years. She continued to live on her farm for approximately 70 years, until she lost her battle with breast cancer at age 91. Marcella was extremely dedicated to her faith. She was the matriarch of the family, along with being an extraordinary cook and gardener. She was precise and detailed orientated. Marcella was proud of her garden and enjoyed bird watching. She always looked forward to traveling to casinos with friends. She led by example throughout her life through her love, hard work, and dedication to her family members. Marcella was a member of the American Legion Post 43 Ladies Auxiliary and the Faribault Aerie 1460 Fraternal Order of Eagle's Auxiliary.

She is survived by two daughters, a son-in-law, five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Daughter, Janice and son-in-law, Herbert Thielbar of Faribault. Granddaughter, Kimberly (Nick) Pezzente of Florida, great grandchildren, Nicholas, Andrew and Matthew Pezzente of Connecticut. Grandson, Todd (Anna) Thielbar, great grandchildren, Erik and Mia of Florida. Daughter, Dallas Culhane of Faribault. Granddaughter, Deb (Kevin) Hawley, great grandson, Connor of Faribault. Granddaughter, Kari Gregor (Fiancé Jeff Pany) of New Prague. Granddaughter, Jamie Culhane, great grandchildren, Asha and Ajay of California. Sister-in-law, Mary Alice O'Connor of Faribault, along with many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, her son Robert O'Connor in 1968, by infant granddaughter Brenda, by seven sisters and brother-in-laws, Elsie (Lawrence) Johnson, Erna (Bill) Jensen, Ruth (Art) Austin, Elfrieda (Francis) Dring, Leona (Earl) Sammon, Sophie (Kenneth) Johnson and Mildred Henry, by her brother and sister-in-law, Max (Elvira) Bertram. Sister-in-law and husband, Marion (Obert) Tatge, Lorraine (Orville) Quiggle and by brother-in-law, Floyd O'Connor.