Died Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Nye Legacy in Fremont.
Marcie was born October 20, 1939 in Schuyler, Nebraska to Burton and Rose 'Jindra' Knepper. She married Elman Divis on June 14, 1958. He died on April 23, 1978. She then married Bill Michaud on August 9, 1996. He died on March 16th, 2016.
Marcie graduated from Midland Lutheran College in Fremont and went on to earn a Master's Degree in Social Work from UNO.
Marcie served as the executive director of Low Income Ministry of Dodge County for over 21 years. As a local, state and national Advocate she served on various Boards including Greater Omaha Community Action, Region VI Behavioral Health, Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging, RSVP, Care Corps Homeless Shelter founding board, NE/Iowa ADA and also American Diabetes Midwest Regional boards.
Marcie was also an active volunteer for many years, having been honored for her work by the American Diabetes Association, Nebraskans for Peace for her senior advocacy, Ak-Sar-Ben for her work through Low Income Ministry and various other awards. She had also served as Sunday School Superintendent and on the Parish Education Board at First Lutheran Church for over 8 years.
Time spent with family in Omaha was very important to her. During her later years she enjoyed reading e-books on her Kindle and watching archaeology/explorer documentaries. Marcie was overflowing with love to share and made everyone around her feel loved, important and appreciated. She was at peace and surrounded by family when she passed.
Survivors include son, Scott Divis (Debbie Baker), stepdaughters Nancy McCabe and Brenda Freye, step son-in-law Kelley Perry. Surviving grandchildren are Kayla Divis Price (Tristan), Derek, Alex, and Chance Jackson, Melissa and Tyler McCabe (Amy), Shana Perry Arnold (Tyler) and Jordan Perry, Delanie and Colin Freye, Shayna Baker Rasmussen (David), and Chase Baker. Great Grandchildren T.J. Price, Julian Rasmussen, Perry Arnold, Connor and Elijah McCabe and Ana Jackson. Other survivors include sisters-in-law Janet Divis, Dorothy Divis, Billie Divis, Lorraine Divis, Shirley Henke, brothers-in-law Richard Divis, Don Divis, Stan Divis, Duane Divis and Dan Divis and many beloved nephews, nieces, cousins, friends and special neighbors.
She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, husbands Elman Divis and Bill Michaud and step-daughters Sondra Jackson and Susan Perry, son-in-law Martin Freye, sisters "in-law, Naomi Divis, Helen Marie Erickson , Donna Lee Holsteen and Dorothy Michaud and brothers-in-law Joe Divis Jr., Ernest Divis, Dennis Divis, and Bob Michaud.
A ''Celebration of Life'' service will be 2pm, Thursday, December 30, 2021 at First Lutheran Church in Fremont, the Rev. Ernest Medina will officiate. Burial will follow in Memorial Cemetery. There is no visitation. Memorials are suggested to First Lutheran Church.
Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont is in charge of arrangements.
An online guest book may be signed at www.ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(8)
Kathy Spicer
Ames, NE Wednesday, January 5, 2022 What an amazing lady! She was such a blessing to so many, especially with all of her hard work with Low Income Ministries. My family & I were personally blessed by her compassionate heart.Praying for comfort & peace to cover you all during this difficult time.
Stan & Ione Popken
Fremont, NE Saturday, January 1, 2022 Offering our sympathy and may God grant you His peace and comfort as Marcie now rests in peace.Remembering her great influence and guidance when she began with Low Income Ministry and look
to where that led. Thankful for people like her.
Nancy Tomrdle
Fremont, NE Thursday, December 30, 2021 Our deepest sympathy for your loss. We knew Marcie from many different areas over the years. She was a Great person & was super to work with. Many people benefited from the work she did. It was great to know her & have her as a friend. She will be missed by many. GOD Bless all of you & Grant you Peace of Heart. You are in our thoughts & prayers. Rod & Nancy TomrdleRalph and Rose Chloupek
LINCOLN, NE Wednesday, December 29, 2021 Dear Scott and Family,We are so sorry to hear of your Mom Passing.
She will be Greatly Miss by all.
Our thoughts and Prayer are with you.
Wish we could be there with you Sorry we Can't.
Ralph and I express our condolences to you and your Family
Marcie was my cousin. And I was name after your Grandmother Rose .
Love and Prayer Ralph and Rose Chloupek
Rick Strong
Fremont, NE Wednesday, December 29, 2021 Scott & FamilySo sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I had visit with your mom numerous times as director of FirstCare at First Lutheran.
Deacon Rick & Sharon Strong
Nancy Harms
Elkhorn, NE Wednesday, December 29, 2021 Please accept our sympathy in your loss. It was always a delight to see Marcie as she always had a smile on her face. I first knew her at Midland. She was always passionate about her projects and was a difference maker. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Nancy Harms & Gerhart Wehrbein
Linda Hammer
Omaha, NE Tuesday, December 28, 2021 Marcie was a member of NU chapter of Phi Delta Gamma and faithfully attended our annual style show which we held to earn money to support UN-O graduate students. I can remember her granddaughter being able to “twist her arm” to buy several of the baskets we sold at the event. When it became impossible for her to attend for various reasons, we continued to email each other. In fact, we exchanged emails not all that long ago and a phone call, too.She was a delightful person and very accomplished in her professional life.
I am so honored and blessed to have known her.
I offer my condolences to her family and friends.
Linda Hammer
Eileen Thornburg
Fremont, NE Monday, December 27, 2021 Scott & family,We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Eileen & Bob Thornburg