Carmelita “Suki” Bemis

December 5, 1946 - August 9, 2019

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Saturday 8/17, 3:00 pm

Carmelita “Suki” S. Bemis, 72, of Beaver Dam and formerly of Rockford, IL passed away suddenly on Friday, August 9, 2019 at UW Hospital in Madison. Carmelita was born on December 5, 1946 the daughter of Emilio and Miguela (Escuadro) Sarte in Cabanatuan City, Philippines. On April 23, 1970, she was united in marriage to Dennis L. Bemis in Cabanatuan City, Philippines. Carmelita was a business owner of a machine shop in the Philippines, and was a homemaker after coming to the United States. She enjoyed dining out, shopping, fishing, sewing, knitting, dancing at weddings and special occasions, and watching old musicals on TV. She loved animals. Suki liked entertaining and visiting friends. She very much looked forward to phone calls from family members and the frequent visits from her niece, Leana Sarte. She was an avid member of Jehovah’s Witnesses since 1976. She enjoyed attending Jehovah’s Witnesses conventions, as well as, serving as a Pioneer in the door to door ministry. Carmelita “Suki” is survived by her husband Dennis Bemis; her daughters: Penny Bemis and Federlita (Raffy Aquino) Roque; her son Johnet (Rowena) Isidro; four grandchildren: Kamille E. Isidro, Kyle James E. Isidro, Kim Johnet E. Isidro and Rhia Isidro Carbonel; four great grandchildren: Athea Zyra I. Dela Cruz, Johnyx Angelo I. Tolentino, Zia I. Tolentino and Nigel Xian; her sisters and brothers: Cora (Jim) Efird, Emma Phillips, Reyma Sarte, Gloria Duffin, Erlindo Sarte and Rogelio Sarte. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Liling Villaflor. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. at North/Riverside Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 3645 Riverside Blvd., Rockford, IL 61101 with Mike Harris officiating. Suki’s family wishes to extend a special thank you to best friends Mike and Linda Harris and Kay Grace, as well as, the love and support through the years from all her spiritual brothers and sisters. The Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in serving the Family. Online condolences may be made at www.koepsellfh.com

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We love you grandma(lola) last time we talk you said "mag kikita din tayo balang araw and youre going home here in Philippines" im so happy to hear to you that message, because i never see you in personal. I will wait that time to see you grandma. Thankyou grandma for all your help i know that you are so kind. I love you so much grandma ❤ i will never forget you grandma

Your grandson Kyle James Isidro

May you rest in peace Nanay! I'm so lucky to be your daughter in law, even though we don't see each other like others, i knew and felt how you care for and love us. Thank you Nanay for for all of this. We will miss you and your laughter everytime we call you on your phone.I will not forget our last video chat, you're so happy then.. Also when you're in critical condition, that night i feel so cold, very very cold, as if someone is embrassing me tight ... Thank you Nanay, i know you visited me...I and Johnet together with our children and grandchildren love you very much.. You are now home with our Lord!

I LOVE YOU MOM ,
Thank you so much for what you've done to me and to my sisters as well as our family.I miss you mom ,i remember those words that you always told me, that you will come home soon.But it doesn't happen, you're now gone! We will never see you, hug you and kiss you..no more, just memories! May you rest in peace Nanay..we'll always remember you and never forget you....

Dear Dennis and Penny I am so sorry to hear this sad news. I'm thinking of you and sending my love and prayers ,

Love Stacey Powell

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