Marcella E. Fallon, 97, Burlington, died on her 97th birthday, April 16, 2016, at Aurora Memorial Hospital.
She was born April 16, 1919, to the late Edward and Louise (Daniels) Ketterhagen in Burlington. Her early life was spent in Burlington Township on the family farm. She graduated from St. Charles Grade School.
On Feb. 23, 1946, she married the late John Fallon at St. Charles Catholic Church. He preceded her in death April 3, 1985. Following marriage they resided on the farm in Dover Township from 1946 through 1976. In 1976 they moved to the city of Burlington where Marcella was still living. She had worked at Burlington Brass Works during WWII, making artillery shells and then later at Foster Forbes.
She was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church, Daughters of Isabella Queenship of Mary Circle #55 and a member of the Burlington Senior Citizens. She was also involved in the Senior Club in Dover and a member of the St. Ann’s Society.
She enjoyed life; she played cards at the Senior Center, loved bird watching, bicycle riding, taking long walks, playing baseball during WWII and was an avid reader. Her faith was important to her and she was known to say the rosary at least twice a day. Marcella was known to be outspoken, but always helped others in need, she even received an award from the Burlington Police Department for saving her neighbors life.
Survivors include her children, John ‘Mick’ Fallon, Kathleen (David) Thate, James (Sue) Fallon, Edward (Patty) Fallon, Francis Fallon, Patrick (Susan) Fallon, Daniel (Marilyn) Fallon, Ann (Michael) Moran, Mary (Robert) Pigors; grandchildren, Michele Callewaert, Shawn Fallon, Sarah and Amanda Thate, Tara Fallon, Robert (Christine) Poisl, Erin (Tim) Mosleth, Katie (Matt) Loth, Megan (Mark) Kittleson, Vincent Fallon, Jessica (Mike) Westfahl, Michael (Emily) Fallon, Derrick (Shannon) Fallon, Kelly (Chais) Parkos, James Fallon, Joseph (Samantha Schultz) Fallon, Shannon, Kevin, Brian, and Caitlin Fallon, Jeremiah (Anne) Moran, Coleman (Kandance Fettes-Moran) Moran, Aaron (Julie) Pigors and Kevin (Amy) Pigors; great-grandchildren, Shae and Chase Callewaert, Sabrina, Cody, and Caleb Poisl, Charlie and Emmett Loth, Eden Kittleson, Michael Jakubiak, Angela Fallon, Madigan Fallon, Avana Parkos, Kate and Brady Moran and Zoey Pigors; her sister, Viola Priess; sister-in-law, Gwen Ketterhagen; nieces; nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was further preceded in death by her grandparents, John (Elizabeth Reesman) Koetterhagen, Nick (Barbara nee Kemp) Daniels; siblings, Barbara E. Riesland, Emil E. Ketterhagen, Elmer M. Ketterhagen, Elizabeth M. Ketterhagen, Caroline A. Baumeister, Bernice M. Ketterhagen, Phillip M. Ketterhagen, Louis J. Ketterhagen, Andrew M. Ketterhagen, Edward J. Ketterhagen, John L. Ketterhagen; many brothers and sisters-in law.
Memorials for Marcella have been suggested to either the Burlington Senior Center or St. Charles Catholic Church.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Aurora Memorial Hospital, especially Kelsey in the ER, Erica with Hospice Care, Cat and the rest of the nursing staff for all their care and compassion.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, April 20, at 6:30 p.m., at St. Charles Catholic Church with Fr. James Volkert officiating. Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Wednesday from 3-6 p.m., at St. Charles Church. Burial is Thursday, April 21, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Charles Cemetery. Schuette-Daniels Funeral Home & Crematory, Burlington, is serving the family.
Well-wishers can visit www.danielsfamilyfuneral.com.
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