Lorna M. Marbach

Lorna M. Marbach, 89, of Decatur, Indiana passed away early Friday morning, November 15, 2024, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur, Indiana.

She was born on September 9, 1935, in Allen County, Indiana to the late Karl and Anna (Witte) Bradtmueller. On September 17, 1955, she married Herbert C. Marbach.

Lorna was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Decatur.

She served her family as a homemaker.

Lorna enjoyed and was talented at embroidery and working in the garden. Over the years, Herb and Lorna enjoyed playing cards.

She is survived by her husband, Herbert Marbach of Decatur, Indiana; son, Rex (Donna) Marbach of Decatur, Indiana; daughter, Bonnie (Gary) Masterson of Wabash, Indiana; daughter Brenda (Ed) Fifer of Monroeville, Indiana; son, Ronald (Lori) Marbach of Decatur, Indiana; seven grandchildren, Christopher Masterson, Tyler (Merry) Masterson, Jessica (Doug) Wyant, Nicolas (Blair) Fifer, Emma (Logan) Franke, Camie (Riley) Hormann, and Corey (Megan) Marbach; 13 great-grandchildren with two more on the way; three step-grandchildren, Douglas (Kelsey) Masterson, Stephanie Martin, and Adam Masterson; four step-great-grandchildren; and one step-great-great-grandchild.

Lorna was preceded in death by a son, Donald Marbach; two sisters, Marcella Driscoll & Arline Wilkinson; and four brothers, Norman, Elwin, Clarence, and Karl Bradtmueller. 

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Decatur, Indiana with Pastor David Koeneman officiating. Burial will follow at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. 

The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 25, 2024, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur, Indiana and from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday, November 25, 2024, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur, Indiana, and also one hour prior to the service at church on Tuesday.

Preferred memorials can be given to Immanuel Lutheran Church or St. Peter Immanuel Lutheran School.

Arrangements by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Homes of Decatur, Indiana