Marcia "Marcy" Kay Weber Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Marcia “Marcy” Kay Weber, nee Lorenz, 77, was called home by her Lord and Savior at 10:43AM on December 22, 2019. She was born June 13, 1942 in Mattoon, IL to loving parents Ernie and Lenore Lorenz. Marcy was deeply devoted to her faith and to her family. She married Richard “Rich” Weber on August 15, 1965 in Mattoon, IL. They spent 54 years together and raised 3 children. One of her greatest enjoyments was attending her grandchildren’s’ activities, and she was well-known for showering each of them with love and attention. In addition to her husband Rich, she is survived by one son Nathan Weber of Cobden, IL, daughters Steffani (Shane) Moore of Carbondale, IL, and Heidi (Luke) Estel of Murphysboro, IL; grandchildren Emily Estel, Erin Moore, Hannah (Trenton) Hepp, Jackson Moore, and Kara Moore. She also has one sister, Nancy (Marion) Hofman of Colorado, and she survives. She was preceded in death by her parents. At an early age, Marcy displayed a strong sense of community and genuine interest in helping others. Therefore it was no surprise when she decided to pursue a career in teaching, a passion she made into a life-long commitment. After graduating SIUC in 1964 with Bachelors in Education, she began her career in teaching at East Rich High School in Forest Park, IL. After her first year in Forest Park, Marcy moved to Murphysboro where she would spend the next 40 years teaching English and Speech at the High School before retiring in 2005. In addition to teaching English and Speech, Marcy coached debate, co-directed plays, and helped create an extensive Speech Program that became reputable in the southern/central part of the state. Her first love was always teaching in the classroom, but she also began getting very involved in the At-Risk Program and developed a Language Skills Program for those students who might not be successful in the regular English Program. She served as a Crisis Interventionist for many years in the area of Teen Suicide through Life Savers and schools who wanted to be in-serviced in the area of recognizing early warning signs of suicide. Some people love retirement, but Marcy wasn’t a fan of it. After one year of being home, she was ready for something more. She was aware of the needs at Immanuel Lutheran School in Murphysboro, so she volunteered not only to teach but also to serve as principal from 2006 until 2014. Although never one looking for awards or accolades, she was honored in 1967 as one of the Outstanding Young Speech Teachers in the Tri-State Area. She was also given the Leaders Among Us Award in 2012, and the Russ Breading Community Service Award by the City of Murphysboro in 2014. Marcy was also recognized with the KFVS Heartland’s Best Teacher award. As appreciative as she was for being recognized, she would always say, “I am simply a teacher, one who still loves teaching and regardless of how I look on paper, it’s how I look to my students that matters the most to me.” Marcy loved her community, and volunteered many hours for the Murphysboro Chamber of Commerce and the Murphysboro Apple Festival where she was honored as Grand Marshal. She was active in Relay for Life, and was always volunteering at her church (Immanuel Lutheran) where she taught Sunday school. Marcy will be missed by countless individuals whom she touched in her many years of teaching, counseling, and community service. Although she would not have taken credit for it, she had a profound impact on so many peoples’ lives, particularly those of children. Marcy was a devoted wife, mother and beloved nanny to her grandkids who thought the world of her. We love and miss you Nanny! Marcy’s wishes were to have a private funeral service for family. Memorial expressions of sympathy are requested with gratitude and may be directed to the Marcy Weber Scholarship Fund c/o Immanuel Lutheran School 1915 Pine Street Murphysboro, Il 62966, or to the donors program of choice at any Murphysboro school.

Marcia "Marcy" Kay Weber

June 13, 1942 - December 22, 2019

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Marcia "Marcy" Kay Weber

June 13, 1942 - December 22, 2019

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