Arlene S. Sommer, 84, of Bloomington, IL, formerly of Macon, IL passed away on Monday (Oct. 17, 2011)
Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday (Oct. 20, 2011) at Holy Family Catholic Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to services on Thursday. Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Macon is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to South Macon Public Library.
Mrs. Sommer was born on January 23, 1927 in Farina, IL, the daughter of Otto and Ruby (Reichert) Sidener. Arlene was an assistant cashier at Peoples Bank of Macon for twenty-three years and a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. She married Wilfrid H. Sommer on May 17, 1947. He preceded her in death on February 7, 2009.
Arlene is survived by her sons: Douglas Sommer of Decatur, IL, Kenneth Sommer and his wife Roberta of Schaumburg, IL; daughters: Connie Fabbrini and her husband Joel Spitzer of Evanston, IL, Vicki Sommer of Normal, IL, Regina Biggs and her husband Michael of Bloomington, IL, Alicia Leiber and her husband Kurt of Schaumburg, IL, Marcella Higginson and her husband Don of Wylie, TX, Janis Borchers and her husband Arnold of West Des Moines, IA; sister: Joanne Marlow; fourteen grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and one sister: Jeanne Marlow.
Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.
I just wanted to share the fond memories that I have of Arlene and Bud. I am Martha Sommer, widow of Bud's brother, Vincent. Vince died in 2006. Arlene and Bud were Good People. They were very close to all 8 of their children. Arlene and Bud visited Vince every couple weeks in our home in Vandalia and later when he had to go into long term care the last few months of his life. I appreciated them so much and they could always bring a smile to Vince's face. In our younger years Arlene was always so good to plan a Christmas gathering for the brothers and sisters. We would have lunch out someplace different each year and then always went back to Bud & Arlene's for homemade Christmas cookies and peppermint ice cream. I send my deepest Sympathy!
Sincerly,
Martha Sommer
| Joe & Sheryl Murray |
Our sympathy |
November 3, 2011 |
To the Sommer family,
Our condolences to you all. As being members of St. Stanislaus with your folks for so many years, we had many nice visits with your mom after mass. We shared many feelings over the closure of our church which was home to so many of us. Arlene always took care of us at the bank, too. Our mom and dad enjoyed many years of card playing together with Bill and Arlene. We hope time will help heal your loss.
Prayerfully,
Joe and Sheryl Murray and family
| Julia Gonzalez |
My Condolences for the Family |
October 31, 2011 |
For Jesus taught that someday “all those in the memorial tombs” will be resurrected. John 5:28
Isaiah 25:8: He will actually swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will certainly wipe the tears from all faces. And the reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, for Jehovah himself has spoken [it].
Revelation 21: 3, 4: " With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his peoples. And God himself will be with them. 4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”
For more reference about this wonderful hope you can visit www.watchtower.org
| Mara Estero |
My Condolences for the Family |
October 31, 2011 |
WHEN A LOVED ONE DIES
Have you lost a loved one in death? The pain, the grief, and the feelings of helplessness can seem unbearable. At such times, we need to go to God’s Word for comfort. (2 Corinthians 1:3, 4) The Bible helps us to understand how Jehovah and Jesus feel about death. Jesus, who perfectly reflected his Father, knew the pain of losing someone in death. (John 14:9) When he was in Jerusalem, Jesus used to visit Lazarus and his sisters, Mary and Martha, who lived in the nearby town of Bethany. They became close friends. The Bible says: “Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.” (John 11:5) Though, Lazarus died. How did Jesus feel about losing his friend? The account tells us that Jesus joined Lazarus’ relatives and friends as they grieved over this loss. Seeing them, Jesus was deeply moved. He “groaned in the spirit and became troubled.” Then, the account says, “Jesus gave way to tears.” (John 11:33, 35) Did Jesus’ grief mean that he had no hope? Not at all. In fact, Jesus knew that something wonderful was about to happen. (John 11:3, 4) Still, he felt the pain and sorrow that death brings. In a way, Jesus’ grief is encouraging to us. It teaches us that Jesus and his Father, Jehovah, hate death. But Jehovah God is able to fight and overcome that enemy! Let us see what God enabled Jesus to do.
For more reference about this wonderful hope you can visit www.watchtower.org
| Jerri Jewell Forden |
With Sympathy |
October 20, 2011 |
My deepest sympathy to a lovely family. Sending prayers for strength and peace to you all.
| Todd Collins |
My deepest Sympathy |
October 19, 2011 |
Sommer Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I wanted to send my condolences to you and your family. I have fond memories of your mother, from her babysitting me to the Christmas Eve gatherings at your house. That was some thing I always looked forward to each and every year. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
