Marcella Josephine (Marcie) Mischel, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2024 at the Son Heaven Assisted Living Home in Helena, Montana while being comforted by her family. Marcie was 91 years old.
Marcie was born in Dickinson, North Dakota, on a snowy night January 30, 1932, to Mary and Joseph Pavlish. Marcie completed her post-secondary education with an Associate Degree in Accounting from Dickinson State University.
After moving to Glendive Montana, Marcie began a career with the Montana Highway Patrol. She worked with the Patrol for 30 years. After retiring, Marcie became a Glendive Medical Center Auxiliary Volunteer and spent the next 20 years giving back to the Medical Center and Glendive community, sharing countless hours of her time working at the Attic Thrift Store.
Marcie was a member of the Altar Society of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Catholic Daughters of America. She cherished Sunday Mass and attended regular service in Glendive with her dear friend Patty Atwell. Her faith in God was with her throughout her entire life.
Marcie enjoyed traveling and after her retirement from the Highway Patrol, went on many adventures with her friend Marlene Taylor. Marcie was an incredible baker and would spend hours perfecting cookie recipes. Everyone loved to sneak into the cookie tins around the holidays. Marcie found happiness in daily activities and enjoyed passing the time at home.
A little Shih Tzu, named Tipsy, stole Marcie’s heart over the last few years. Jeff and Sharon Doll would bring their little pup over to visit Marice in Glendive. She loved babysitting Tipsy and feeding her special treats.
Marcie was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Joseph Pavlish.
Marcie had a loving family and is survived by her two daughters: Jo Lynn David and her husband Perry, of Helena, Montana and Debbie Vogel and her husband Bobby of Salt Lake City, Utah. Her grandchildren: Tiffany Collins, Danny David, Jared Lindsay, Julie Funk, Janet Ramsey, and Jacob Lindsay. Her great grandchildren: Teagan David, Morgan Lindsay, Samantha Serrano, Hunter Lindsay, Tanner Lindsay, Ava Madsen, Ryker Lindsay, McCall Caron, Mason Funk, Rowan Funk, Lindsay McAllister, Cameron McAllister, Aspen Ramsey, Grant Lindsay, Easton Lindsay, and David Lindsay. Her great-great grandchildren: Thomas Lindsay and Noah Lindsay.
Special thanks to Compassus Hospice and Son Heaven Assisted Living Home.
A private service will be held at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home in Helena, Mt. The burial will immediately follow.
Service Schedule
Funeral Liturgy
Tuesday January 30, 2024
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Funeral Liturgy
Tuesday January 30, 2024
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
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Larry Irwin says
I was a young MHP Trooper in the early 90’s and met Marci then. She was kind, efficient and a pleasure to work with always. She had a consistent pleasant demeanor that represented the Patrol to great credit. I was honored to know and work with her
LT (ret) Larry Irwin
Kris Ruddy says
Marci was a longtime friend and neighbor of my mom’s. She had a great time with a group of ladies who would gather for coffee once a week and celebrate their birthdays when it was their turn to shine. She had a light that shined bright and a smile that never stopped. We will miss her. ~ Kris (Thompson) Ruddy
Tammy Dey says
I’m so sorry for your loss of Marcie. I met her while she was Dispatching for MHP and I was for Glendive PD. I enjoyed visiting with her when we crossed paths. She was a very sweet lady who will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. RIP Marcie!
Roy moreno says
I first met Marie at Son Heaven Assisted Living when I go over to house #2 to play Bingo she always had a smile on her face she would lite up the room when she enter my condolences to Marcies family I was sad when I herd of he passing she will be missed by her Son Heaven Family RIP Marcie