Lorine F Proehl

Lorine Faye Comer Proehl , 88, of Ottawa, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by love on August 25, 2026, at Ottawa Pavillion.

In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her husband Dwain, her daughter Beth Gray, grandson A.J. Gray, brother Herb Comer and sister Lela Comer.

She was born in Tupelo Arkansas on June 20, 1938. Lorine moved to Ottawa Illinois where she met the love of her life, Dwain, and raised a beautiful family filled with love and soul food. A true matriarch whose love and strength held her family up over the years. When she wasn't with her family, she enjoyed spending her days baking and cooking. You knew you were a special person if she sent her famous Christmas cookies or invited you over, in the fall, for the unrivaled garden vegetable soup. Also, an avid reader in her downtime. She enjoyed unwinding in her chair curled up with a romance novel.  A paragraph cannot sum up the beautiful person she was or the depth of the loss her family feels. So, in the words of Dolly, "If you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain."

She is survived by three daughters, Cindy Sampson and spouse Kevin of Ottawa, Illinois. Dee Cervantas Proehl and spouse George of Naples, Florida. Dawn Musich of Illinois. 7 grandchildren, Dwain Sampson, Nicole Sampson, Matthew Gray, Tori Sampson, Alex Tiger Proehl, Katie Gray and Daniel Proehl. 5 great grandchildren, Daniel Mildred, Quinn Schwarting, Sunny Schwarting, Jade Sampson and Aryes Proehl. 2 great great grandchildren, Ember Carter and Eliyizianna Garrett. Many loved nieces and nephews. Last but not least her caretaker until the end, turned friend and shopping bestie, Paula.

Per Lorine's private wishes, there will be no funeral or memorial services.