Norma R. Dummer

June 13, 1937 - November 30, 2021

Norma R. Dummer age 84, of Kankakee passed away Monday, November 30, 2021 at her home. She was born June 13, 1937 in Jonesboro, Illinois, the daughter of Charles & Lena (Smith) Cox. In 1958, Norma married Francis Dummer at St.Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Kankakee. He preceded her in death in 1971. Norma was a caretaker and worked in home health care for 25 years working at Heritage House and Shapiro Developmental Center. She was a member of the Kankakee Seniors. Norma enjoyed cake decorating, bird watching, especially hummingbirds, and gardening sunflowers. She enjoyed meeting new people and was very social. She liked to play BINGO and go to Farmer’s Markets. Norma was of the Catholic faith. Surviving are three sons and one daughter-in-law, Michael Dummer, Jeff & Kathy Dummer, and David Dummer, all of Kankakee; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one sister, Charlotte “Shirley” Graham of Jonesboro; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her husband, Norma was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Mary Lou Lingle; and one brother, Charles Cox. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the time of the 11 a.m. memorial service on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Schreffler Funeral Home in Kankakee. Private family inurnment will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Kankakee at a later date. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.