Birth date: Feb 11, 1932 Death date: Jun 30, 2023
Sulllivan - Father John E. Sohm 91, of Sullivan, entered eternal life at 7:09 am on June 30, 2023, at Aspen Creek, Sullivan. Memorial Mass of the Resurrection will be held July 7, 2023, 11:00 a.m. at St. Columcille Catholic Church Read Obituary
I will never forget how my uncle John's face lit up when he saw this toy steam engine on the shelf in my home in Florida. It turns out it was his as a child. Manufactured in the 1930s. It transported him back in time. I offered to give it to him but he insisted that I keep it.
One of many fond memories of a great uncle. Rest in peace Father Sohm.
I will never forget how my uncle John's face lit up when he saw this old steam engine toy on my bookshelf in Florida. Manufactured in the 1930s. It turns out it was his as a child. It took him right back to his childhood. I offered it back to him but he insisted that I keep it. Just one of many fond memories of a great uncle. Rest in peace Father Sohm.
I had the great blessing of going to school with Fr John, all the way from St. James thru St. Theresa. the great class of 1950. He as always so special to all of us.He played a great game of basketball too.The picture of him on his bike is a good way to remember him. I shared many memories with Bishop Vann when he visited our parish in Orange County California. Bishop Vann held John in such high regard. But I fear Fr John had shared too much gossip about our class as the Bishop knew too much about us. I feel so alone now as many of our classmates are gone. I know Fr John suffered a lot of pain in the last few years and now he is on his on his own special cloud, free of pain with the rest of his buddies. The great class of 1950 gets smaller and as he always prayed for living and the dead I hope he continues to pray for us.
I came to know Fr. SOHM when I was a young 19 year old licensed practical nurse working at the hospital in Shelbyville. He was very kind and encouraged me to be a reader for Sunday mass services. My voice didn't project very well, but he helped me practice the scripture verses ahead of time. 4 years later, he provided me with PreCana instructions and planted the seeds in which my husband would join the church . I will always be grateful for his inspiring faith during a transistional time in my life. I moved away but found a local patish wherever I was; California, Washington state and/ or Florida. I stayed connected with my roots there through local family and friends. If not for his guidance, my Catholic faith would not be as strong. He made a lasting impact on my life as well as many others who knew him. I am grateful and wished to tell him that I am now a grandma. Of cousre, he knows this now from his current view in the heavenly realm. Thank you for bringing God's light to those whose lives were touched by your love. I felt blessed to have known you. Rest in peace.
Teresa Butterfield
Fother Sohm RIP! Remember you when I was younger...on your boat on the lake with my sister Patricia and Jay..we had so much fun. Keep us close to you !! 😢😢♥️♥️
Mary,
You have my sympathy and prayers. I am enrolling Father John in our perpetual adoration guild at St. Francis Convent (Springfield, Il) of which I am a Sister. I am a 1953 graduate of St. Theresa high school and your brother was with my sister (Nancy Plummer) in 1950.
Sister Helen Marie Plummer, OSF (Jane Plummer)
When we began going to Mass at St. Collumcille, Father John made us feel so welcome.
Phil, Sheila and Dylan Littleton
I remember Father Sohm well when I lived in Sullivan back in the 1980's. He was a very kind, compassionate and understanding priest as well as person. I knew he had been ill for some time, so now he is with God and spreading his love and kindness to all in heaven. I am Thankful that I had the opportunity of being Blessed by presence. Ann Burke
Thank you Father Sohm for everything you did for all the people in my family over so many years in Sullivan. My kids and I are now in Little Rock, AR, but our thoughts are with you and your family. Prayers to all from Rick, Shaley, and Tyler Dean.
