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Verna Wilhelmina Ommen

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[September 12, 2015]  LINCOLN - Verna Wilhelmina Ommen, 103, of Lincoln, and formerly of Jacksonville, died Thursday, September 10, 2015, at St. Clara’s Manor in Lincoln. 

Visitation: 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2015, at Salem Lutheran Church.

Service: 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2015, at the church.

Funeral home:  Williamson Funeral Home, 1405 Lincoln Avenue, Jacksonville, Illinois 62650

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Verna Wilhelmina Ommen, 103, of Lincoln, and formerly of Jacksonville, died Thursday, September 10, 2015, at St. Clara’s Manor in Lincoln. She was born August 12, 1912, in Arenzville, the daughter of Frederick and Laura Lovekamp Fricke. Verna married Marvin Ommen on October 26, 1935, near Chapin, and he preceded her in death on June 16, 1993.

Verna is survived by four children, Wilma (Robert) Miller of Lincoln, Byron (Carolyn) Ommen of Carrollton, Lucille (dec. Dean) Hannel of Jacksonville, and Sharon (John) Tarvin of Bloomington; 11 grandchildren, Janis (John) Bloom of Bloomington, Steven Miller of Pekin, Douglas (Ann) Miller of Lake in the Hills, Jeffrey Miller of Lincoln, David (fiancé, Janet Proffitt) Hannel of Jacksonville, Lori (Randy) White of Clearwater, Florida, Kevin (Tricia) Hannel of Bloomington, Tony (Nikki) Ommen of Bolingbrook, Shelly Ommen of Carrollton, Heather (Travis) Young of Brentwood, Tennesse, and Kourtney (Cody) Erbes of Bloomington; 20 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, and one sister, Mildred Fricke of Jacksonville. She was preceded in death by one infant son, Donald Lee Ommen, one sister, Lorna Fricke, and three brothers, Orval Fricke, Hubert Fricke (surviving wife, Barb of Chapin), and Kenneth Fricke.

Verna was born at home on the family farm near Arenzville. She attended small country schools and was offered a scholarship to attend Illinois State Normal University following her 8th grade graduation. As Verna married and became a mother she devoted her time to supporting her husband and raising her family. Her dedication to her family continued throughout her life as she became a grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved attending her grandchildren’s and great-grandchildren’s events and was always there with a smile and her loving support.

An accomplished seamstress, Verna enjoyed crocheting and quilting and was proud to have made an afghan for each of her grandchildren. Verna also enjoyed gardening and canning, and was an excellent cook and pianist and played for many special occasions. She was a member of Salem Lutheran Church and Ladies Aid.

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A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2015, at Salem Lutheran Church, with burial at Grace Cemetery near Chapin. The family will meet friends one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Salem Lutheran Church and School. The Williamson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com.

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