Gilman Soma Obituary
In loving memory of Gilman Soma of Belmond, Iowa, who departed this world on May 4, 2025 at the age of 95. Gilman leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gilman Soma to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Norris Soma and Eveline Soma (Johnson); his wife Sandra; his siblings, Dorothy (Lyle Barkema), Eleanor (Alvin Pals), Muriel (Duane Durant), Betty (Donnie Dorenkamp), Lois (Jim Beisner), Shirley (Arlen Pals) and Charles Soma; and his grandson-in-law Matt Ernst.
He is survived by: his children, Marilyn Janssen (Steve) of Belmond, Steve Soma (Barb) of Belmond, Judy Cooper (Doug Nease) of Urbandale and Jane Janssen (Tim) of Ankeny; his grandchildren, Jessica Lane (Dan Carolus), Nichole Thomson, Marc Cooper, Eric Janssen (Sarah), Brad Soma (Paige), Nolan Janssen and Amy Murray (Ryan); his great grandchildren, Alexis Lane, Cooper Thomson, Zoe Ernst, Kindin Cooper, Brylee, Lynden, Collyns, Hayes Janssen, Mia, Isaac, Lily, Isaiah Soma, Ella Janssen, Rowan and Callan Murray; his granddaughter Natalie Theeten (Kris); his great grandchildren, Nils, Ludo and Lars of Switzerland; and his sister-in-law Phebe Soma.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church, Belmond-Klemme Scholarship Fund II, St. Croix Hospice, or to the donor's choice.
