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Mary Somers Obituary
She was born January 16, 1930, in Hartford City to George and Annie Alice (Loriaux) Lambiotte.
Mary Jane graduated from Hartford City High School in 1947 and studied at IPFW for 2 years.
Mary Jane married Donald E. Somers in Hartford City on July 30, 1950.
She had worked as a secretary at Lincoln Life in Fort Wayne.
She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Hartford City.
Survivors include nine children, Nancy (William) Rodgers, Joey (William) O'Donnell, Julia (Matthew) Rider, Martha (Harper) Peck, Daniel (Heidi) Somers, Leo Somers, John (Susan) Somers, Sarah (Troy) Rayle and Suzanne Somers; her grandchildren, Gregory (Jillian) Barry, Kenneth (Kim) Barry, John Barry, Matthew O'Donnell, Eric Mead, Gail Melchi, Lauren (David) Jarc, Brian Peck, Erin (Jeremy) Shock, Andrew Somers, Elainah Somers, Abigail Somers, Jaron Somers, Emily Somers, Paul Rayle and Aaron Rayle; her great-grandchildren, Julia Mead, Kelly Mead, Anthony Mead, Lee Melchi, Kayla Melchi, Lucy Mack Somers, Julian Somers, David Bricker, Gillian Jarc, Phillip Jarc, Steven Shock, Grayson Shock, Gavin Barry and Bennet Barry; and one sister, Martha (Murray) McKay.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Donald; and three sisters, Irene Sthrome, Georgette Lambert and Julia Bennett.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Dave Newton at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 28, in St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 209 S. Spring St., Hartford City. Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery.
Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, February 27, and from 10-10:30 a.m. Saturday at Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City. The Christian Wake Service will be at 6 p.m. Friday.
Memorials may be made in the form of Masses.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
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Cindy
February 20, 2025
Remembering you so fondly as the anniversary of your passing approaches, dear Aunt Mary Jane. I a I'm ways remember looking over the day's Psalm reading years ago in your home and singing together, "You are my inheritance, O God."
Cindy Robertson
February 20, 2020
Another year has passed and I still hold you in my heart, dearest Aunt Mary Jane. I know you are not far off. I have been thinking lately of the beautiful roses you had in your backyard (I think one was the Kennedy rose) and of the sweet yellow tulips along your front yard! I can still hear you singing, "You are my inheritance, O Lord!'
Cindy Robertson
February 20, 2019
Remembering my dear Aunt Mary Jane in prayer and always in my heart, in this anniversary month of her passing. Love, comfort, and peace to all the family
Cindy Robertson
March 5, 2015
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Nanette Batey
March 2, 2015
What beautiful pictures of your mother. I instantly knew that she was the mother of all of the Somer family that I knew in Garrett as you all look just like her! My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May she rest in peace and may you all find peace. Hugs to you all. Nanette (Waring) Batey
March 1, 2015
Sending love and peace to the family in this time of sorrow.
Cathy & Cindy Casselman
March 1, 2015
My sister and I would like to know we are holding the family in prayer. Many memories.
Cathy( Higgins) & Cindy(Martin) Casselman
Cheryl Pendleton
February 28, 2015
To Martha & Murray & all your family, I was sorry to learn Mary Jane had passed away. I liked your sister very much & she was a very special person. And I thought the same of your sister Julie. I pray the Lord will comfort you and bless you all very much. You have that blessed hope that you will see Mary Jane & your other sisters again. The Lord is coming back very soon. God bless you. Love & all our prayers, Cheryl & John Pendleton
February 27, 2015
to my dear sister, MJ whom I love very much.I pray you are with the angels this day.getting use to your new home.GOD be with you.your sister Martha McKay
Cindy Bennett-Robertson
February 26, 2015
With deepest sympathy to my nine cousins and their families and to my Aunt Martha and family, Aunt Mary Jane was always so loving and genuine, and so intelligent. She was a great listener, always deferring to others if more than one were to speak at the same time. She impressed me and inspired me in countless ways. I love you, Aunt Mary Jane. Please intercede for all of us until we meet again.
Sisters: Julia & Mary Jane Somers
Cindy Bennett-Robertson
February 26, 2015
Evelyn Koiner
February 26, 2015
Mary Jane was a beautiful lady. I enjoyed taking care of her at Coventry Meadows. She had a very beautiful singing voice. We had some good talks. I will miss her greatly. I know she is in no more pain. Evelyn Koiner
Sandy Thomas
February 26, 2015
I love you Aunt Mary Jane, you were always so kind & gentle, always showing a deep interest to whomever was speaking to you, making them feel what they had to say was important & in doing so that they were important to you. I know you will be greatly missed. Love, Sandy
February 26, 2015
tO MY DEAR SISTER WHOM i LOVED VERY MUCH, REST IN PEACE, I WILL MISS YOU WISH ALL MY HEART. MARTHA
Rhonda Roebel
February 26, 2015
So sorry for your loss. You all always spoke of her with such love and affection. We will keep you in our prayers thru this difficult time.
Bill and Debbie Houghton
February 26, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Janet & Paul Johnston
February 25, 2015
Janet and I wish to extend to all of the family our deepest sympathy and condolences during this difficult time. May God bless you and watch over you in the days ahead. ~ Paul and Janet Johnston
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