Jorene Ruth Power Meier Obituary (1950 - 2022)

A passionate Cubs' fan, dog lover, and faith filled Catholic, Jorene Ruth Power Meier died peacefully on Saturday morning, February 5 at St. Joseph Hospital in Bloomington, Illinois. Jorene was born in Bloomington, on June 17, 1950. She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in Springfield, IL. She will be remembered for her many accomplishments including working for veterans, serving as president of the Farmer City post of the VFW Auxiliary, knitting blankets for babies, and helping with anything that was needed at her Church, Sacred Heart in Farmer City. Jorene was a student of the Holy scriptures and could always be counted on to offer prayers for family and friends on a moment's notice. Jorene treasured her family. Her daughter, Tammy Merten, and her sons Christopher (Michele), Gary (Kim), Chad (Jenn), and Justin (Cheri) will always cherish her memory, as well as that of her daughter and their sister Alicia, who preceded her in death. Jorene also mourned the loss of a granddaughter, Angelica Graham. Jorene grew up in Bellflower. Her parents, John and Irene Power and her sister, Jean (Carlos) Burton, also preceded her in death. Her other siblings include Rosemary (Randy) Scholl of Columbus, OH, Lloyd (Loretta) Power of Bellflower, IL, Jackie (Kerry) Dutton of Eau Claire, WI, Kathy (Brian) Mears of Indianapolis, IN, Laurel (Wayne) Sokes of Gurnee, IL, Mary (John) Weaver of Champaign, IL and John (Jill) of DeKalb, IL. In addition to her children and siblings, Jorene's 15 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren, plus one on the way, will miss their grandmother who knitted blankets for them before they were born and provided them with hats and mittens each Christmas. She was their cheerleader and could always be counted on to tell them that she "loves you more." Services for Jorene will be held on Wednesday, February 9 at 10:30 AM at her parish, Sacred Heart Church in Farmer City. Friends and family may greet the family before Mass, from 9:30 AM-10:15 AM. Mass will begin at 10:30 AM. All are asked to wear masks. Jorene will be buried near her family at Bellflower Township Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a fund for the needs and education of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. The family would like to express gratitude to St. Joseph Hospital for the excellent professional and loving care they provided Jorene along with a special thanks to her prayer circle who prayed for her and with her during the joys and struggles of her life.