Marcella Mary Froberg, age 67, of Rapid River passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at the St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba.
Marcella was born March 26, 1954 in Escanaba, the daughter of George and Gladys (Leadman) Jacobson. She was united in marriage to Dennis Froberg on September 27, 1975 in the Trinity Lutheran Church in Stonington. Marcella was a lifelong member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, where she sang in the choir, served on the Church Council, and volunteered much of her time. Marcella enjoyed spending time with her family, listening to her husband play his guitar and sing, camping with her nieces and nephews, and caring for her great-nephews. She was her daughter Lisa’s #1 fan and she loved watching Lisa play basketball and participate in track and field while in school. She also greatly enjoyed visiting Lisa while she was stationed in various states for her work, including Oregon, Alaska, Arizona, Georgia, and Colorado. Marcella was a devoted and fun-loving friend to many, was always quick to laugh, and she will be missed by everyone who knew her.
Marcella is survived by her husband, Dennis of Rapid River, her daughter, Lisa (Stephanie Micklich) Froberg of Fort Morgan, Colorado, her brother, Roland (Sandy) Jacobson of Escanaba, her sister and best friend, Lorraine (Tom) Novak of Rapid River and numerous loving nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 16 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Funeral services will follow at 4:00 PM with Pastor Diane Srutowski officiating. A luncheon will follow at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Escanaba. Marcella will be laid to rest in the Rapid River Cemetery.
Bill & Sharon Gray - Eloy, AZ
Dennis-we are so saddened to hear of Marcella’s passing. She was a kind and fun-loving person and will be missed by many. We pray you will find comfort in the love of friends and family during this very difficult time.
Jan leksich - South Haven, MI
Marcella and I grew up in in stonington. We were great friends and had so much fun. I will miss seeing her in church and when I visit stonington. She will be missed by many as she was a friend to everyone. Sending prayers to her family during this sad time. Jan johnson -leksich
Connie Smith - Escanaba, MI
Dennis, My sympathies and prayers to your entire family. I never met Marcella that she wasn’t smiling. Bless you all.
Connie Lundin Smith
Chris Cook - Escanaba, Mi
My name is Chris Cook and I knew and enjoyed working with Marcella, or as we fondly called her “Jac” back in the mid 1970’s at Northwoods nursing home. She, Bea Duncan, and I were great friends before drifting apart. She had a gentle, calming way with the patients. Her beautiful smile and sense of humor, as well as her laughter will always be remembered by me. I hope she passed peacefully and the Angels carried her Home. You all have my sincere condolences.
Amanda Nietling - Rapid River, MI
Praying for comfort during this time for the Froberg family on their loss. I loved seeing her smiling face as my boys would run through their yard on our walks. You will be missed, neighbor.
Ute Mercer Recillasand Luis Recillas - Rapid River , Mi
Our sincere condolences to you Dennis and all of your family.
We are deeply saddened to hear of your immense loss. Marcella was such a lovely lady,she will be sorely missed. To continue to live in the hearts of those we loved and leave behind, is the only glimpse we get of eternal life. Please hold on to that thought! May God give you all strength through this very hard time in your lives. . Undoubtedly,Marcella is resting in the presence of the Lord!
Amber Blackburn - Denver, CO
Marcella, I pray that you are resting peacefully with the Lord. My Mother, LaVonne, is missing you dearly. She valued you SO much as a friend and I Know that she will always have you in her heart. Thank you for your love and admiration when my Son was first born, and many years after. It was always a pleasure knowing you and appreciating how you were Always there for my Mom. Bless your Soul. You are SO loved and Missed.
Gary and Sherrie Parlett - Rapid River , Mi
God has received an Angel today. She will be missed.
Gary Lehman - Escanaba, Mi
My condolences to Dennis and the entire family!
Cindy Brock - Zephyrhills, FL
Pete and I were saddened to learn of Marcella’s passing. Being in Florida now for the winter months makes it difficult to keep up on the obituaries. Roland, I know what it is like to have siblings gone. Our sympathy to all family member and close friends.
Karen Johnson Pickard - Gladstone, MI
Such Sad News of the Passing of Marcella. She was Family and Dennis a Co/worker with my John and Dennis you were best friends to my Brother Larry Johnson. Prayers for you Lisa and Family. May she rest in Peace.
Terry & Sue Alexander - Rapid River, MI
We are so sorry to hear about Marcella.