Ora Frances “Fran” Broemmer
Ora Frances “Fran” Broemmer, age 91, of 2904 Lind, died on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at 4:00 PM in the Good Samaritan Home. She was born on September 24, 1922 in Quincy, the daughter of Henry and Edna (Webb) Spindler. She married George H. Broemmer, Sr. on October 12, 1940 in Hannibal, MO. He survives. Mrs. Broemmer was a former long-time member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and a present member of St. Francis Catholic Church. She was past Sr. Vice President of VFW Post 5129 Quincy. Member of Catholic Charities and was a board member of the Area Agency on Aging. She was a Life Member of the Ladies Auxiliary for the VFW Post 1141 in Palmyra, MO. Fran received the Volunteer of the Year Award from the State of Il. She was the last member of her family’s generation and was affectionately known by her family as “Chicken”.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by:
FIVE CHILDREN: James W. Broemmer, Sr., and his wife Marsha of Chandler, AZ; Ronald D. Broemmer and his wife Cindee of Mesa, AZ; Nancy Brown and her husband William of Hudson, IL; Michael Broemmer and his wife Rita of Quincy, IL and Kevin Broemmer and his wife Teri also of Quincy.
TWENTY FIVE GRANDCHILDREN: Misty Kelsy and her husband Mike, Billy Broemmer and his wife Janice; Brad Broemmer, Brien Broemmer, Christy Fobert; James Broemmer, Jr. and his wife Tracy; Kim Peters and her husband Brad; Chris Broemmer and his wife Dena; Melinda Cameli and her husband Joe; Kenna Conover and her husband Steve; Amy Ward and her husband Rick; Gary Lee Miller, Greg Miller and his wife Cheryl Lynn; Jay Miller and his wife Cherie, Judy Lynn Francis, Bradley Brown; Brian Brown, Brandon Brown, Bryce Brown and his wife Krista; Jamy Landwehr and her husband Chris; Brandy Hickerson and her husband Brentt, Emily Broemmer and Katie Broemmer.
37 Great Grandchildren and 5 Great-great grandchildren along with numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.
She was also preceded in death by 1 son; George Broemmer, Jr., a daughter: Judy Griner; a brother John Spindler and a sister Garnet Broemmer.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 8:30 in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home and at 9:00 AM in St. Francis Catholic Church. Interment in Sunset Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday evening from 4:00 until 8:00 at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Good Samaritan Home Activities Fund
I’m sorry that Mary Lou and I were unable to attend Fran’s services. We are presently in South Texas so couldn’t be present. I do want George and all of Fran’s family members to know how sorry we are and can appreciate how devastating this is to each of you, There will always be an empty place in your heart for your mother and that is the way God meant it to be. Be happy she is now in a much better place. May God have mercy on her soul.
My deepest sympathy to Kevin and the entire family on the loss of Ora. May all of the wonderful memories help you the the sorrow that you are feeling and may they also live in you hearts forever.
I will miss my favorite Aunt!! GOD bless you Uncle George and the rest of the family. Aunt Fran always made me smile. Now she is in Heaven with Mom and Uncle John. I will keep all of you in my prayers. R.I.P. Aunt Fran love you and will miss you. Your niece Karen and family.