Marie Morfeld, 92, Linn, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2026, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on Oct. 24, 1933, to the late Lewis and Josephine (Berhorst) Klebba in Rich Fountain.
She attended Mt. Aerial School until it closed and then attended Sacred Heart Catholic School in Rich Fountain.
She was united in marriage to Stephen G. Morfeld, Sr. on Nov. 29, 1952, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Freeburg.
She was employed at several local factories and stores in the Linn area.
Marie was a member of St. George Catholic Church in Linn, the St. Ann’s Sodality, Quilting Club and Linn VFW Post 4756 Ladies Auxiliary.
She enjoyed quilting, doing crossword puzzles, cooking, baking, dancing, gardening, and playing solitaire on her computer. Her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, by making sure they went home with a bag of cookies.
Marie was preceded in death by husband of 55 years, Stephen; parents Lewis and Josephine; brothers, Louis “Jr.” Klebba, Eugene “Bert” Klebba and Harold “Bud” Klebba; and sisters, Janet Nichols and Agnes L. Voss.
She is survived by son, Stephen Morfeld Jr. and wife Carol of Linn; grandchildren ,Amy and husband Sam Niederhelm of Linn, Eric Morfeld of Linn and Katie Kuschel and husband Kurt of Linn; great-grandchildren, Daulton and wife Megan, Peyten, Keaton and Kendall Niederhelm, Alex, Annabel and Emily Morfeld and William, Olivia, Gus and Paul Kuschel; great-great-grandchildren, EmmyLou and WrenLee Niederhelm; sister, Lillian Cassmeyer of Folk; along with many nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral Service was held Saturday, July 11, at St. George Catholic Church in Linn, with Rev. Anthony Rinaldo officiating. Interment followed in St. George Parish Cemetery.
Memorial contributions suggested to St. George Catholic Church or School.
Arrangements entrusted to Morton Chapel in Linn.
