Marcia A. Koeppel, 76, Rockford, died early Feb. 13, 2015, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, where she had been a patient.

She was born June 21, 1938, in Dublin Township, Rockford, to Ford and Irma Swoveland Koeppel. She is survived by several cousins and her dear friends who were almost like family.

She taught second-grade at Mendon Union School, Wren and Convoy Schools and retired from Crestview School, ending a long and rewarding teaching career of 35 years.

She lived her entire life in Rockford and was a member of New Horizons Community Church, which was a huge part of her life. There she enjoyed teaching "Kids in the Kingdom" and Sunday School.

Service are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, Rockford, Pastor Dave Souers officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Rockford.

Calling is 9-11 a.m. at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to New Horizons Community Church.

Condolences may be expressed at ketchamripley.com.