Service Details
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 11:00 am at Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic Church (6400 Spring Street). A memorial luncheon will follow. Private interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Tuesday from 5:00 – 7:00 pm and in the church Wednesday from 10-11 am.
Memorial Suggestions
Memorials to HALO, Hope Safehouse or NAMI have been suggested.
Racine – Marcia Evelyn (nee: Bethke) Huck, age 91, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.
Marcia was born in Racine, WI on September 25, 1931 to the late Emil and Martha (nee: Weitkum) Bethke. She graduated from Washington Park High School in 1950. While working at Western Printing Co., she met a fellow employee of Western by the name of William Joseph Huck. They were united in marriage on February 14, 1953 at St. Edward’s Rectory. Following, when they began their family, Marcia went out on maternity leave from Western. However, to this union of Bill & Marcia, 10 wonderful children were born. Thus, she was extremely busy at home and willingly never went back to work outside of their home.
She was an active member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church since 1967. Bill and Marcia traveled quite extensively throughout their years and they enjoyed sharing their memorable travel stories with others. Later in life, Marcia enjoyed needlepoint, exercise, sewing club, card club and solving puzzles. Above all, Marcia was a devoted mother (she considered all 10 children her favorites), grandmother & great-grandmother who cherished being in the surroundings of all her loved ones.
Surviving are her eight children, Barbara (Robert) Witek, Patricia Bartlett, Mary (John Reidenbach) Huck, Michael (Patti Kunicki) Huck, Joseph (Victor Montes) Huck, James (Paula) Huck, Robert (Teresa Calliari) Huck and David Huck; daughter-in-law, Carol Kenyon; grandchildren, Catherine (Kevin), Nora, Amber, Amy (Matt), Ashley (JR), Lauren (Scott), Megan (Tim) and Angela (Brett); numerous great-grandchildren; honorary children, Bob Pankoff, Sheree Hagen & Kathie Wilkinson; sisters-in-law, Ann DeBrabander and Ellen Huck; nieces, nephews, other relatives and special friends – too numerous to mention all by name.
In addition to her parents, Marcia was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bill (Sept. 5, 2017); their beloved sons, Matthew and John Huck; adored grandson, Kevin Witek; great-granddaughter, Lily Gabbey; son-in-law, Robin Bartlett; brothers, Gerald (Dolores) and Marvin Bethke; Bill’s parents, Mathias Joseph and Amy (nee: Bennett) Huck; brothers-in-law, Edward Huck & Arthur DeBrabander; and sister-in-law, Margaret (Gerry) Asmann.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 11:00 am at Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic Church (6400 Spring Street). A memorial luncheon will follow. Private interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Tuesday from 5:00 – 7:00 pm and in the church Wednesday from 10-11 am. Memorials to HALO, Hope Safehouse or NAMI have been suggested.
A heartfelt note of thanks to Compassus Hospice; caregivers, Gina & Simone; and faithful neighbor, Gina Kroll for the compassionate care and support given in Marcia’s time of need. May God bless all of you!
Pat Widmaier says
Sending prayers and sympathies to Jim, Paula and families.
Deb Hansen says
Condolences to the entire Huck family. Prayers
Pammie says
My dear cousins. ♥️
What a wonderful, celebration of life I have been privileged to have been a part of with Aunt Marcia, Uncle Bill and all of you. Such love over the years with us nieces and nephews and our families included.
With all my heart I am so thankful to be a part of our family. The laughter, the tears the joys, the fears, all of life’s complicated up’s,down’s and everything in between. We all have been truly blessed.
My heart is happy knowing that with faith and love your Mom and Dad are together again for all eternity. No pain, suffering, sadness, reunited with all those they have loved and lost in this life. Peace and happiness.
May you celebrate with love, laughter, and smiles your Mom’s ( and Dad’s) wonderful life and legacy. Oh, the memories we all have and share. Aunt Marcia , Uncle Bill you are forever in my heart. ♥️Thank you.
Barb, Mike, Mary, Patty, Joe, Jim, Bob, and Dave I love you all . ♥️♥️♥️Pammie
Rich & Terry says
To all of the Huck family,
We are so sorry for your loss
You are all in our thoughts and prayers
With sympathy,
Rich & Terry Kropp
Deb (Hyatt) Wesley says
Joe, Jim and Mary and the rest of the Huck family,
May you find peace within each other in the memories of your Mom.
Prayers and hugs are being sent your way
AnnMarie Conway says
So sorry to hear about this. Love and peace to you all.
Thomas Bethke says
Thomas Bethke-nephew
My condolences to the entire Huck family, it has been a very long time since I have my Aunt Marcia. But I do remember her laugh, her special way and her smile. With you being close to her for so many years, you will always feel her presence in a song, a breeze or cloud in the sky. You will recall the love you shared, her face and you have saved it all in those memories and you will find peace in the remembering . I cherish the memories of her and your family from Hannibal, Missouri. God bless you and the Huck Family🙏❤
Fred and Charley says
What a wonderful person she was and what a family she raised. We enjoyed beign with her and you guys whenever we could. We send our love and hugs to you all
Richard S Kizewic & family says
My deepest sympathies 2 the Huck family May she rest with your father in Heaven & smile down upon you
Jerry and Sue Zellmer says
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Huck Family. Bill and Marcia were the greatest neighbors and friends that we could ever have had.
Ray and Jodi Baker says
To all of the Huck family, we just recently found out about your mom and we are so sorry for your loss. We loved your mom and dad, Marcia was so kind and accepting, we called Bill the mayor he would take his daily walk, They will be missed I hope memories will warm your hearts, Ray and Jodi Baker