Marcella V. Haake, 94, of Ferdinand, died Monday, October 17, 2016 at Memorial Hospital & Health Care Center in Jasper. She was born August 7, 1922 in Huntingburg to Leo G. & Catherine (Hoge) Schipp. She married J. Roy Haake on February 8, 1947 in Saint Ferdinand Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on October 30, 2012. Surviving are three daughters, Margaret (Tom) Lents of Dubois. Ruth (Patrick) Lueken & Sara (Ron) Kunkel both of Ferdinand; four sons, Patrick (Donna) Haake & Henry (Lisa) Haake both of Ferdinand, Max (Terri) Haake of Chandler, & John Haake of Jasper, seventeen grandchildren & twenty-two great-grandchildren: one sister, Dolores Stallings of Rockport. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Janet Haller, Alma Schipp in infancy; one brother, Lee Roy Schipp. She was a homemaker. Marcella was a lifelong member of Saint Ferdinand Parish and its St. Ann's Sodality. She was a member of St. Ann's Choir, A charter member of Ferdinand American Legion Post 124 Auxillary, She was a recipient of the Simon Brute' Award. She enjoyed quilting, flower gardening and being with family & friends. Funeral services 10:00 AM Friday in Saint Ferdinand Catholic Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 2:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday and 7:00 to 9:30 AM Friday at Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Benedict or Saint Ferdinand Parish. Online condolences may be made at www.becherfuneralhome.com.