Marcella Lenora Stepan age 93, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at Judy's Cottage (Golden Age Manor) in Amery, Wisconsin.

Marcella Lenora Busse was born on September 29, 1924 to Leo and Jennie (Bjerke) Busse in Rutledge, Minnesota. Marcella spent her childhood & school years in Willow River, where she met the love of her life, Leonard Stepan, during high school.  They were married in 1943 when Len was going off to WWII. After his return they moved to St. Paul, where they raised 5 children.  Marcella worked as school cook at Gethsemane when the kids were in school, but mostly, she was a devoted Wife and mother. They later moved to their home on Lake Magnor in Clayton, WI, where she worked side by side with Len in the family construction business.  They loved to spend their free time fishing together and spending time with their grandchildren, a few of which lived with them over the years.

After Leonard's passing she lived for a time with Valerie, and she spent the last 6 years being lovingly cared for at Judy's Cottage in Amery.

Marcella is survived by her daughters, Karen (Bob) Spangenberg, Faye Mester, Cheryl (Leroy) Paulson and Valerie (Michael) Engebretson; a sister, Lauretta Erickson,10 grandchildren, 16 great-granchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. She is preceded in death by her Husband, Leonard; a son, Dale Stepan and his wife Cathy, 2 sisters and her parents, Leo and Jennie.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church with Pastor Margaret Grant officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service at the Church. Interment will take place following the service at the church cemetery.