Edith Marckel
Edith Marckel of Matlacha, died on Feb. 7, 2009 after a long battle with cancer. She was born June 9, 1919 in Millersburg, Elkhart County, IN to Edward and Ida Musselman. She graduated from Millersburg High School in 1938. She went on to be a registered nurse, graduating from Fort Wayne Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing in 1941. After graduation, she worked at the Goshen Hospital.
After moving to Florida, she was supervisor of labor and delivery at North Shore Hospital in Miami. She then worked for F.A. Gunion, MD, Miami Shores for 29 years until her retirement.
Edith was a member of Moose Lodge Chapter 1843 of Pine Island.
She is survived by her only child, Beverly Buhler (Sherman Gainey) of Cape Coral; her only granddaughter, Bonnie (Jeffery) Fortier; by her companion of many years, Theodore A. Koniecki of Matlacha and his children; Lizabeth Koniecki of Matlacha and Valerie Zebrowski of Bethel, CT. Also surviving are her nieces; Betty, Mildred, Christina, Karen, Connie, Katie and Evelyn all of Goshen, IN. Her brother, William Mussleman of Goshen, IN. Also surviving are her nephews; Rev. Kenneth Marckel, Leslie Marckel and niece Ramona Gephart from Ohio and Indiana.
Her family wants to thank all of her doctors, nurses and aides. We are most gracious for the Hope Hospice Team 310. All f the medical team at Hope Hospice especially, Helene, Breanda, Joe and Carl. These special people were caring and compassionate. They were the family (Angels).
No services are planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hope Hospice, 2430 Diplomat Pkwy. E., Cape Coral, FL 33909 or to the Moose Haven, 1701 Park Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32073.
Coral Ridge Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.