Marcile was born May 24, 1922, in Bluffton, OH, to Walter and Cora Sommer. She moved to Bloomington, IL, to attend Mennonite School of Nursing. She met Edward Duehr at a dance in O’Neil Park. After completing her nursing degree, Marcile and Edward married August 1, 1948. They raised their children Ron, Gary and Nancy in Bloomington, IL.
Marcile was a Registered Nurse for over 40 years retiring from Mennonite Hospital in 1987. She was a talented seamstress and quilter. Marcile often sewed clothes for her grandchildren along with making beautiful quilts that are treasured by her family. She spent her last six years in Texarkana, AR, while being cared for by her daughter. Marcile remained active by attending weekly bingo at the local Senior Center and playing Scrabble with friends and family. She loved attending church and quilting retreats with her daughter. Her Christian faith and values were evident to all who knew her.
Marcile was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Duehr, parents Walter and Cora Sommer, brothers Don, Wayne, Clyde, Evan and sister Eloise.
She was survived by her brother Dean Sommer of Bluffton, OH; son Ron Duehr and wife, Cathy, of Normal, IL, their children, Sarah Duehr and Jim Duehr; son Gary Duehr and wife, Lesley, of Somerville, MA, their daughter, Maggie Bay; daughter Nancy Rowe and husband, Buddy, of Texarkana, AR, their children, Leah Johnson and husband, Ray, Carla Edwards and husband, Don, and Morgan Rowe and wife, Dana; six great grandchildren, Trace and Craig Johnson; Hunter, Allie and Addison Edwards and Alexzandria Rowe.
A family memorial service will be planned on a future date.
The family would like to recognize the compassionate care received from Hospice of Texarkana and Arkansas Nursing & Rehab with a special thanks to Michelle of Elite Home Care for going above and beyond.
Calvert and Metzler Memorial in Bloomington, Illinois is handling arrangements.
Online tributes may be submitted to www.calvertmemorial.com
or locally at www.eastfuneralhomes.com
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