Helen Sumner

helen sumner, 94 PECATONICA - Helen Sumner, 94, of Pecatonica died Friday, April 22, 2011. Born June 5, 1916, in Rockford, the daughter of Arthur and Isbelle (Thompson) Hommema. She was a lifelong resident of the Pecatonica area. Married George Sumner on April 17, 1937, in Rockford. She and George "Bub" farmed at southern Egan for 27 years. She was a member of First Congregational Church, Pecatonica, Pec Garden Club, Philathea and Home Extension. She graduated Central High School, Class of 1934. Survived by son, Gene (Ginnie Ann) Sumner of Phoenix. Predeceased by her parents; husband; and one brother. Celebration of Life service at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 5 at First Congregational Church, 633 Reed St., Pecatonica, with Pastor Duane Hoffman officiating. Flowers were provided for Helen by the Pecatonica Garden Club. Per Helen's wishes, she donated her body to science and her final resting place will be Pecatonica Cemetery, Pecatonica. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the First Congregational Church at the address above. McCorkle Funeral Home, 203 W. Fifth St., Pecatonica, assisted the family. To share a memory or send an online condolence, visit mccorklefuneralhome.com.