----Source: Thorp Courier (Clark County) October 6, 1999

Neoma L. Hammitt, 91, died September 22, 1999 at the Sun Health Hospice Center in Sun City, AZ. She was formerly from Thorp, WI and later Holcombe, WI.

Neoma was born in Omro, WI and married Glen D. Hammitt on February 18, 1933. She was a graduate of Oshkosh Teachers College and was a grade school art teacher until starting a family, at which time she became a homemaker. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star. She actively pursued her love of art, gardening and nature. She enjoyed frequent contact with her many friends.

She is survived by a son, James P. Hammitt of Eau Claire two grandsons: Matthew of Burnsville, MN and James Jr. of Missoula, MT and six great-grandchildren. Also, a brother, Oliver Porter of Wilsonville, OR.

Private services are planned at a later date in McLean, IL. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.