Lucille Simon
January 6, 1928 ~ February 18, 2021
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Lucille Simon, 93, of Lebanon, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 at the Avera Oahe Manor, Gettysburg.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Gettysburg, with Fr. Jerry Kopel presiding. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Lebanon.
Lucille Voorhes was born January 6, 1928 to Ernest and Maggie (Kula) Voorhes at Forest City, SD. At the age of three, the family moved to Gettysburg where she attended school, graduating from high school in 1947.
Lucille worked at Stickland’s grocery store from the eighth grade through her junior year. She then worked at the Potter County Register of Deeds office during her senior year and remained there following her graduation until the time of her marriage.
On January 6, 1948, Lucille was united in marriage to Joe Simon of Lebanon. They moved into their new home, on the farm where Joe’s parents had moved the year before, on the NW edge of Lebanon.
She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Lebanon until it’s closing, Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Gettysburg, and St. Mary’s and Sacred Heart Altar Societies. Lucille was a long-time member of the funeral committee as well as sexton of St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. She and her children always helped with the upkeep of the cemetery.
Lucille life will be cherished by her children: Patti Arbach, Rapid City, Peg (Jerry) Hageman, Hoven, Janet Simon (Tim Job), Aberdeen, Jennifer (Tyler) Jost, Gettysburg, John (Cindy) Simon, Lebanon, and Jim (Becky) Simon, Lebanon; 11 grandchildren: Jim Van Well (Terri Ducheneaux), Jeremy (Michelle) Van Well, Jason (Kelsey) Hageman, Rob (Jamie) Poeppel, Michael Simon, Justin Simon, Barb (Dave) Fritz, Brittany (Shaun) Frost, Kelsie Bieber, Ashton Simon, and Stephanie Simon; five great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Joe on January 31, 1996; granddaughter, Janine Van Well; brothers: Archie, Russell, Boyed, William, and Franklin Voorhes; and sisters: Marvel Bauer, Dorothy Paulson, and Margaret Nagel.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Lucille’s arrangements.
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Lucille always had fun at our Lebanon Birthday Parties, especially , when it was her Birthday, since Most of us gave her at least one Chocolate Candy Bar! She Loved Her Chocolate! Hugs and Prayers to all of You at this difficult time! Pat Kilian
May Lucille Rest In Peace with Joe and all others who have preceded her . All of the happy times between the Siebrasse/ Simons are great memories. Lucille was a great part of them. Condolences for my Simon family.
may the good lord be with your family during these difficult times. May god bless your family all our lovw Dewayne Linda Ryan Nicole Siebrasse
Patty, Peg, Johnny, Jim, Janet and Jennifer sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. She was always there with supporting words of wisdom while growing up and even as an adult. I know you will all miss her.
May your fond memories of the times you had with her forever sustain you during a very difficult time.
Dear Simon Family
The world's loss is heaven's gain. Lucille is now with our Heavenly Father in her eternal home. May the Holy Spirit bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time. Hugs, Donna
Lucille's family,
Thinking of all of you at this time and sending my condolences. We had such great times with your family, whether camping or otherwise. I have to think our parents are reminiscing about those times and enjoying time together again. So sorry for your loss, she was a special lady.
SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER !!!! CHERISH THE MEMORIES OF HER AS I DO MINE !!!! MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME !!!! MAY SHE REST IN PEACE FOR EVER MORE !!!!