Marcile May Duehr Obituary (1922 - 2021)

Marcile May Duehr, 98, of Texarkana, Arkansas, formerly of Bloomington, IL, passed away peacefully, Saturday, February 20, 2021, at CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System in Texarkana, Texas, with family by her side. Marcile was born in Bluffton, Ohio, on May 24, 1922, to Walter and Cora Gratz Sommer. She moved to Bloomington, IL, to attend Mennonite School of Nursing where she met her husband, Edward Duehr, at a dance in O'Neil Park. They were united in marriage on August 1, 1948, at Park United Methodist Church and raised their three 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. She often sewed clothes for her grandchildren, along with making beautiful quilts that are treasured by her family. Marcile was an active member of Wesley United Methodist Church before deciding to move closer to her daughter in Arkansas. Marcile spent her last six years in Texarkana, AR. She remained active by attending weekly bingo at the local Senior Center, playing Scrabble with friends and family, and participating in quilting retreats with her daughter. 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. 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 & Metzler Memorial Home in Bloomington is handling arrangements. A family memorial service will be planned on a future date.