Marcella "Marcie" Divis

Marcella "Marcie" Divis, 99, widow of James, of David City, died Monday, January 23, 2023 at St. Joseph's Villa in David City.

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLANTS and STATUES: The Divis family requests Mass offerings at St. Mary's Church.

Marcella was born July 19, 1923. She graduated from David City High School. Marcella married James Divis September 7, 1943. She was a long-time member of St. Mary’s Parish in David City. Marcella actively participated in the Altar Society (Guild) and served as treasurer for the Seminarian Club for six years. She was a volunteer at the Senior Center and was faithful to her weekly holy hour adoration. Marcella was a devout Catholic and lived a faith-filled Christian life.

Marcella was a farmer’s wife all her married life and instilled a strong work ethic in all her children. After retiring from the farm, she worked in the kitchen at St. Joseph’s Court/Villa. Marcella was well known for her love of embroidery and shared her tea towels with her family and friends.

Marcella, also known as “Marcie” to her friends, loved to spend time with her family every chance she got. They were the loves of her life. She also loved to play cards (pitch and rummy) and she won a lot! Marcie loved to laugh and always had a smile on her face. Marcie spoke Czech, loved to polka dance, and it is unknown how many thousands of kolaches she hand-made during her lifetime. Marcie was always serving others and up to her final days she was still praying for her family and friends. Marcella was truly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Marcella is survived by her children and their spouses: Dwaine Divis, Lincoln, NE; Bernie and DelAnn Divis, Lincoln, NE; Janice Thomas, Lincoln, NE; daughter-in-law Barb Divis, Dwight, NE; Teresa and Tim McMeen, Omaha, NE; 14 grandchildren and their spouses: Renee and Blake Wagner, Bennington, NE; Lorie and Jay Eastep, Waverly, NE; Amberly and Matt Byington, Lincoln, NE; Bridget and Dave Easley, Lincoln, NE; Alex and Julie Divis, Lincoln, NE; Evan and Tabitha Divis, Lincoln, NE; Cindy and Rick Murcek, Shawnee, KS; Jim and Ashley Thomas, Highlands Ranch, CO; Jeff Thomas, Kailua-Kona, HI; Andy and Jennifer Divis, David City, NE; David and Valerie Divis, David City, NE; Danny and Jacy Divis, David City, NE; Brianne and Tyler Holm, Omaha, NE; and Tiffany McMeen, Newburyport, MA. Marcella is also survived by 30 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.

Marcella is preceded in death by her husband James Divis; her son Benny Divis; her brother Wilfred Kozisek; and twin brother Harold Kozisek; and her son-in-law Jerry Thomas.