Marcella Koenigsfeld

Marcella Koenigsfeld, age 85, of Linn, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at Heisinger Bluffs in Jefferson City.

Marcella was born on November 28, 1940, in Linn, a daughter to the late John and Margaret (Brandt) Stieferman.

She was a graduate of Fatima High School and Business Training Institute.

On September 5, 1959, she was united in marriage to Ray Koenigsfeld at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Frankenstein. Ray preceded her in death on June 16, 2015.

Marcella was employed by the State of Missouri for the Barber Board until she started their family. She then became a stay-at-home mom, farmer, and babysitter. Once all the grandchildren were in school, she went to work at Elliott Chiropractic in Linn until her health started to fail.

She was an active member of St. George Catholic Church in Linn, where she sang in the parish choir and was a communion minister. She was also a member of the St. Ann’s Sodality, and the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary.

Marcella enjoyed baking, and anything outdoors like fishing, hunting, farming, and raising a garden to feed her family. In the evenings, she enjoyed visiting with family and friends, playing cards and having a fun happy hour.

Marcella is survived by her four children, Stan (Julie) Koenigsfeld of Taos, Margie (Joe) Bunch of Frankenstein, Glen (BeBe) Koenigsfeld of Linn and Rhonda Elliott of Loose Creek; nine grandchildren, Tom (Stacey) Koenigsfeld, Dan (Liz) Koenigsfeld, John (Erin) Koenigsfeld, Ashley (Chad) Wickman, Joey (Jeremiah) Lauts, Sammey Bunch and her fiancé, Trevor Mull, Bridget (Derek) Otto, Marcy (Donald) Joens, Levi (Malorie) Elliott; twenty-two great grandchildren; one brother, Don (Betty) Stieferman of Bonnots Mill; and one sister, Gerry (Elmer) Broker of Bonnots Mill; along with many nieces, nephews and friends.

In addition to her parents, and husband Ray of 55 years, Marcella was preceded in death by her siblings, Mildred, Dorothy, Melvin, Alfred, Clem, Bernie and Catherine.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at St. George Catholic Church in Linn with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Colin Franklin as the Celebrant. Interment will follow in St. George Parish Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to St. George Catholic School.

Arrangements are under the direction of Morton Chapel, Linn, Missouri (897-2214)  www.mortonchapel.com