Marie L (Albrecht) Pursell

Marie Louise Pursell, 86, of Litchfield, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 6:24 a.m., at HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield.  She was born June 26, 1936, in Worden, a daughter of Paul and Louise (Homier) Albrecht. She graduated with Livingston High School’s class of 1955. She attended the Central Illinois School of Beauty Culture. She married Ronald H. Pursell on June 26, 1965, at St. Timothy’s United Methodist Church in Litchfield.  Mr. Pursell preceded her in death on November 30, 2020.  Mrs. Pursell enjoyed fashion; she was employed in Litchfield by Sydney’s Women’s Wear for 25 years until its closing, Clothes-Go-Round, Kirlins, and Glik’s. She enjoyed volunteering at Heart United and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. She was devoted to her family and took a great interest in all of her grandchildren’s activities.

Mrs. Pursell is survived by:

Her daughters, Connie (Brad) Frerichs and Tina (Winston) Grabner, both of Litchfield,

Her grandchildren, Courtney (Nick) Wood, Casey Frerichs, and Tayler (Zach) Shelton,

Her great-grandchildren, Serenity, Tori, Colin, Heaven, Jayde and Eleanor.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three brothers; Irvin Albrecht, Paul Albrecht, and Raymond Albrecht, and an infant sister, Ruth Marie Albrecht.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 17, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., at Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield, with Rev. Paul Jones of Waggoner Christian Church officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service, from noon until the time of service. The family suggests memorials be made to the Litchfield High School Student Assistance Fund. Interment will be at Cedar Ridge Cemetery in Honey Bend.