Naomi Gummow

Naomi Martin Gummow, 95, Rockton – With great sorrow we mourn the death of a true lady, Naomi Louise Martin Gummow, 95, of Rockton, IL, who died Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at home in Rockton, where she lived the past 55 years. She and her late husband, Allen, raised four children there. Naomi was born in Raymond, IL March 31, 1928 to Homer and Nellie Fraser Martin. A proud native of Beloit, WI and Rockton, IL, Naomi was a free and kindred spirit who magically touched the lives of all who knew her. She graduated from Beloit Memorial High School, Class of 1946, and remained close friends with many of her classmates until the very end. Naomi moved to Chicago after graduating from high school and was a model for Marshall Fields, in Chicago. She continued her love of the runway locally, modeling in the Stateline area after returning to Rockton. She married Allen Gummow at the North Shore Baptist Church in Chicago. Naomi was an art enthusiast, and an advocate of education. She combined the two by creating a program at the local grade school to bring in original art pieces and teach the children about art styles as well as various artists. A member of the First Baptist Church of Beloit, WI for over 80 years, she gave back to the community in various ways, including delivering Meals on Wheels for many years. Naomi was a wife to late husband Allen, dear mother to Stephen, Kevin, David and Susan. Naomi was a dear sister to Pauline (Martin) Rosenow, Betty (Martin) Vaubel, Roy Earl Martin and Willard Fraser Martin. Survivors include son Kevin (Sara) and daughter Susan; granddaughter, Katie; grandson David; and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by husband Allen, sons David and Stephen, brothers Roy and Willard, sisters Pauline and Betty.

A funeral ceremony will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 21, 2023, in First Baptist Church, 617 Public Ave., Beloit, WI, with Pastor Walt Hoshaw officiating. Final resting place to be in Rockton Township Cemetery. A visitation will be held at the Church from 10:00 am until time of funeral ceremony on Tuesday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to: First Baptist Church, 617 Public Ave., Beloit, WI 53511 or Meals on Wheels 1534 Shore Drive Beloit, WI 53511