Charlene Comens Obituary (1935

Char Comens April 11-1935 Preceding in death by: Husband- Robert J Comens who passed in 2005- Mom has been waiting 17 long years to be reunited with Dad. Mom had 7 brothers and sisters who have all proceeded her in death- William Babe- Richard Babe- George Babe- Juanita Petersen (Babe)- Ruth Tarkowski (Babe), Edward Babe, and Charles Ray Babe Mom was born on April 11, 1935 the baby of a large Chicago family. She would always say that her Dad and "the Boys" ran the Ice-Coal- moving company, Babe and Sons while her mother ran the house and answered the phone for the business while raising the kids, and sometimes other kids int he neighborhood . Our Mom came from strong, determined hard working family and it showed in everything she did throughout the years. Mom and Dad moved to Pontiac in 1967 with their four kids and made a life. Her children- Robert J Comens Jr (Angela)- Linda Beckman (Greg)- Mike Comens (Donna)- Kimberly Summers (Dan) all grew up in the Pontiac and had children and then the great grandchildren came along, all of which always brought a smile to her face. Mom loved kids and both she and Dad could always see the potential in everyone regardless if they were family or not, they helped out when help was needed. Mom loved her family and her friends and she would often tell everyone that you needed that one special friend to take you through life, the one friend that no matter what was there at the drop of a hat, and for her that was Rita Wakey. She was that friend that mom said she could always count on. Through thick and thin, highs and lows she was always there, and all we have to say is this: It was an honor, a pleasure and a privilege to have her as our mother, and we have this to say; "Yes Mom, you were right....about everything". Mom worked at Johnson press and onto Motorola as well as Pontiac Greenhouses and her last job was at Evenglow lodge for 27 years and retiring at the age of 80. Mom loved to travel and did so with our dad at every opportunity going too far-off places such as Japan, London, Paris and by far the best she said was Ireland. When Dad was here they would often catch a tour to Branson for a concert or jump in the car for a weekend at Longaberger. She lived well and had a zest for life. Mom was a strong, determined mother and friend and she was fearless. She did not want to go, she fought the inevitable battle with Alzheimers to the bitter end. Fearless of what lay ahead. She is now with our dad probably looking down at us telling us "Job well done" . Visitation with be held on Thursday July 21, 2022 from 5:00-7:00pm at Calvert & Martin Funeral Home, Pontiac, IL. Burial will be in Concordia Cemetery with her Parents, and all her siblings. Donations can be made to Pontiac Public library in the name of Bob and Char Comens