Theresa Sommer

Theresa M. Sommer, 74, of Springfield, died at 4:35 a.m. on Friday, March 30, 2007 at St. John’s Hospice. Theresa was born on November 7, 1932 in Gardner Township, the daughter of Henry J. and Hattie M. Smith Sommer, Sr. She was a graduate of Pleasant Plains High School. For the past seven years Theresa worked at St. John’s Credit Union. She had previously worked for Illinois Bell Telephone Company and had retired from Carpetland USA. Theresa was a caring, giving and loving sister and aunt, who loved spending time with her family, especially her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers: Henry Sommer, Jr. and Paul Sommer. She is survived by one brother: Frank G. (wife, Gena) Sommer of Browning, Illinois; two sisters: Rose M. (husband, Russell) Albert of Chatham and Jean Peterman of Springfield and many nieces and nephews including Pam (husband, Dan) Neuman of Loami. Cremation will be accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center. A Private Family Memorial Gathering will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 3, 2007 at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield, with Memorial Ceremonies to follow, with the Rev. Robert J. Jallas officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. John’s Hospital, Hospice Program, 800 E. Carpenter, Springfield, Illinois 62702 or Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice 331 S Main St Virginia, IL 62691 or Charity of Donor’s Choice.