Marcella Romelle Ancelet, 91, of Owatonna, Minnesota, formerly of Carthage, passed away at
1:40 AM Sunday morning, March 3, 2024, in Owatonna.
Romelle was born May 22, 1932, the daughter of Glen and Beatrice (Walton) Clark in Harmony
Township, Hancock County. After high school she went on to receive her bachelor’s degree in
teaching from Knox College, Quincy Illinois. She was a lifelong teacher of Spanish and Language
Arts, retiring in 1995. Romelle was a member of First Christian Churches in Carthage, Illinois
and Burlington, Iowa where she served on many committees, taught Sunday School and helped
prepare numerous funeral meals. She was also a member of Eastern Star, TOPS and the Red
Hat Society. In addition she enjoyed bridge club and volunteering at the Carthage Hospital.
Romelle is survived by her children, Heather (Stuart) Crum of Owatonna, Teresa Ancelet of
West Des Moines, Iowa and Darren Ancelet of Ft. Dodge, Iowa; grandchildren, Will Crum, Alyssa
(Albert) Rysavy and Ian Crum; her sister, Betty Hellyer; and nephews, Denny (Candy) Hellyer,
Greg (Donna) Hellyer and Scott (Bev) Hellyer, and
She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter Glenda Bea Ancelet;
and former husband, Vernon Ancelet.
Romelle had a heart overflowing with pride for her family and took every opportunity to show
them off. Whether it was dining out or attending church, every person she encountered was an
opportunity to highlight her cherished loved ones. She will be remembered fondly for the part
she played in planning memorable family vacations alongside her sister, Betty. From leisurely
days spent at the Carthage Pool to weekends at Fun City, road trips to Six Flags and even a
scenic train ride to Chicago. These trips became treasured memories for the whole family.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Friday, March 8, 2024, at Printy Funeral Home in
Carthage with burial to follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery near Bentley. Visitation will be held
from 9:00 AM until time of services at 10:30 at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to the First Christian Church in Carthage. Printy Funeral Home of
Carthage is in charge of arrangements.