Marie Martha Duitsman, 96 of Rantoul formerly of rural Gifford, passed away at 6:05 p.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center, Urbana.

Due to COVID-19, private services will be held at Diers Hall, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Flatville followed by burial at Kopmann Cemetery. Baier Family Funeral Services Flatville is handling arrangements.

Marie was born November 12, 1924, east of Thomasboro, daughter of Everett and Steinke (Tena) Schmidt Patterson. She married Herbert Duitsman on December 5, 1942, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Flatville. He preceded her in death on December 12, 2004. She was also preceded in death by her parents, stepfather, Reiner Sieberns, brother Henry and two sisters Alma Albers and Edna an infant; one grandson, Scott and one great-grandson, Tucker.

She is survived by two sons, Maynard (Jo Ann) of Gifford and Lloyd (Susan) of Champaign; three grandchildren, Steven Duitsman, Kristin (Rich) McMurray and Kyle (Katharine) Duitsman; eight great grandchildren, Taylor, Hunter and Harley Duitsman, Quinn and Grace McMurray, and Britta, Lyla and Evan Duitsman; and two great-great grandchildren, Brayden and Parker Duitsman; two half sisters, Alice Sieberns and Lois Franzen of Royal.

Marie graduated from Rantoul Township High School. She helped her husband on the farm and liked to write short stories. She also crocheted a bedspread and got a first-place blue ribbon at the Champaign County Fair. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Flatville.

Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church or an organization of the donor's choice. Please share memories and condolences with the family at www.baierfuneralservices.com.