Helen Marcella Schmidt, 81, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2015. Services will be Saturday, June 6, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 8812 E. Gregory Blvd., Raytown, MO 64133. The Rosary will be prayed at 10 a.m. followed by Visitation until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Inurnment will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Contributions are suggested to Our Lady of Lourdes Parish or Catholic Community Hospice.

Marcella was born September 21, 1933, in Walnut, KS. She married Norbert J. Schmidt on March 26, 1951. Her life's work was raising nine children and one grandchild, loving and supporting them without measure until her death. Countless friends and relatives, both here and gone, received her caring attention, relied on her ready smile, and appreciated her wry humor. She was involved fully in each of the Catholic parishes where she made her home, from Walnut to Victoria, KS, to Kansas City and Raytown, MO.

Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Norbert J. Schmidt; her children, Kathleen Hall (Steve), Mickie Waterman, Gregory Schmidt (Debbie), Teresa Flenker, Steve Schmidt (Erin), Mark Schmidt, Mary Anita Schmidt, Becky Miller (Paul), Elisa Howayek; 25 grandchildren, including Anthony Tovar who was raised by Marcella and Norbert from the age of 3; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eulah and Edward Carlos; two brothers and two sisters, ages three months to two years; sisters, Betty Ann Melchori, Rosemary Trucco, and Joani Schoenhofer; and one grandson, Bernard.

Condolences may be offered at www.passantinobros.com.