Marcia Ann Soppe

Marcia Ann Soppe, age 55, of Roscoe, Illinois passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023 surrounded by her family and friends. Marcia was born on May 11, 1967 in Rockford, Illinois to Raymon and Dianne Howe. In 1985 Marcia graduated from Harlem High School and worked at Beefaroo until starting her job at Sunset Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens as the administrative assistant where she worked for 34 years. During her time at Sunset she also was a photographer for the Harlem-Roscoe Fire Protection District for 10 years. On February 14, 2005 Marcia married the love of her life Mark Soppe. Marcia enjoyed traveling with Mark on their Harley, they took numerous trips all over the United States, one of their favorite destinations being Tennessee. She belonged to the Fire & Iron Firefighter's Motorcycle Club Station 53. One of her favorite past times was beating up on her little brothers.

Marcia is survived by her husband Mark Soppe; daughters, Treasure Roberts and Nicole (Shane) Roberts-Garr; grandchildren, Kirsten, Dallas, Kaydin, David, Willow, and Zariyah; brothers, Shawn (Carla) Keegan and Brian (Carrie) Howe; 5 nieces and nephews; extended family, Janet Roberts, Mark and Debbie Ritchie. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymon and Dianne Howe; grandparents, Laverne and Doris Vasseur. The family appreciates all the love and support from extended family and friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 5, 2023 from 4pm to 8pm at Sunset Funeral Home (8800 N. Alpine Road, Machesney Park, IL 61115). Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 10am at Sunset Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Following the Interment, a Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at the Roscoe United Methodist Church (10816 Main Street, Roscoe, IL 61073). The family would like to extend a special thank you to the 5th floor ICU nurses at Javon Bea for the wonderful care they gave to Marcia. Thank you to Marcia's earth Angel, Karen Buerkle-Ibach who stayed by her side in the hospital. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the family.