Anne Marx

Anne Marie Marx, 80, has gone to rest in the Peace of Jesus Christ, on June 20, 2020. She was born on January 2, 1940 in Evansville, Indiana, the daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Kempf) Marx. Anne Marie is survived by siblings Vernon (Angela) Marx, Mary Wargel, Kathleen (Kenneth) Baugh, and sister-in-law Judith Marx, and by her children, Mark (DeEtta) Welte, Lisa (William) Sbai, Gregory (Dorothy) Welte, Benjamin (Amy) Welte, Nicholas Welte, and Curt (Jennifer) Welte, 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Jerry Marx.Anne Marie moved to Vincennes in 1979 to begin a career in the jewelry business, opening Jewel Craft Jewelers in 1982. She loved working in the community and getting to know the many people who stopped by her business for a piece of jewelry, a gift, or just to chat. She became the local Wabash Pearl expert, giving talks at community events on the history and beauty of the pearls unique to the area. She supported and generously donated to community activities and concerns. Anne Marie was active in the Catholic church her entire life, including early years serving on the Altar Society and volunteering as a lector and a CCD teacher. During her Vincennes years at the Old Cathedral, she sang in the choir, where she developed lasting friendships. Anne Marie loved nature, especially her yard where she worked to create beauty all around her. She loved her birds, and in her last months stated frequently how blessed she was to have her place on the hill with all the wildlife visiting her yard. She said that every time she saw a beautiful red cardinal, she said a prayer of thanks to God for the blessing.A gathering of family and friends will be held from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Goodwin-Sievers Funeral Home, 524 Broadway, Vincennes, IN. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, June 24, at 11:00 am at Old Cathedral Catholic Church with Rev. Tony Ernst celebrating. Friends may visit with the family from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at the church prior to the mass. A private burial at St. Joseph Cemetery, Evansville, will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sisters of St. Benedict, 802 E. 10th St., Ferdinand In 47532. Online memories may be shared with Anne Marie's family and friends at www.goodwinsieversfh.com. Goodwin-Sievers Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with arrangements. Tribute Video