MARCIA L. ROETKER

MATTOON – Marcia L. Roetker, age 74 of Mattoon, passed away Friday, May 8, 2026, at Willow Breeze Hospice House at Mattoon.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 13th at United Christian Church with Pastor Steve Morgan officiating. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the church. Harper-Swickard Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Marcia was born July 24, 1951 in Mattoon, a daughter of Norbert A. and Eva L. (McGahan) Roetker. She is survived by a brother, John (Vicki) Roetker of Ottawa, IL; nieces, Hillary (Joe Wade) Dunn of Mattoon and Alison Roetker of Ottawa; a nephew, Jordan (Erica) Roetker of Ottawa; and great niece and nephews, Ethan Farr, Mackenzie and Elliott Roetker. Marcia was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Mary Hanratty and her step-father, Harry Metcalf.

Marcia was a 1969 graduate of Mattoon High School and graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a Bachelor’s Degree in music. She retired as an assistant librarian at Mattoon Public Library. Marcia was a member of First Christian Church where she taught Sunday School, served as church organist and was active in the chancel choir and bell choir. Marcia was a kind and gentle person and will be deeply missed by her friends and family.

Memorials may be directed to Willow Breeze Hospice House www.sarahbush.org

or a charity of the donor’s choice. To share a memory, please visit www.hsckfh.com.