Phyllis Jeanette Sommers
Passed: July 01, 2017
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Phyllis Jeanette Sommers
Passed: July 01, 2017
Obituary
Phyllis Jeanette Sommers of Litchfield Park, Arizona passed away peacefully at home on July 1, 2017 at the age of 90. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on September 15, 1926 to the late Albert and Helen Steck. Phyllis was preceded in death by her brother Gordon Steck, husband Jerome Sommers, and long term special love Jack Schwellinger. She was the beloved mother of Donna, Kathy and Susie Sommers and remembered by grandchildren, Cameron and Dawson June and her precious cat, Dickens.
A special thank you to Sandra who for years managed her care above and beyond everyone’s expectations. She also loved her other caregivers – Alecia, Crystal, Renee, Kathy, Elizabeth and Jennifer.
Burial will be in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and services will be announced at a later date.
22 responses to Phyllis Jeanette Sommers
Don and Rita Spaltholz says:
July 24, 2017
So sorry to hear about the passing of your mother, she was a beautiful lady and will be sorely missed.
Kathy Sommers says:
August 10, 2017
Thank you so much Don and Rita for responding to Mom’s obituary
Please keep her in your prayers
Love,
Kathy
Rose Barry says:
July 25, 2017
Dear Kathy, Donna and Susie I can’t begin to tell you how shocked I was to see your Mom’s Obit in the paper. I was happy I had recently talked to her . While she did not sound the least bit ill. I knew dementia was there . We of course made light of it and I had her laughing. What she said to me was that she had moved several times since the last time we talked. She was living in Green Bay now. Which I knew was not the case When I asked if I could talk to the women that answered the phone she told me the only women there was the lady that works in the office with her. Because did I know she works in an office now? I am so sorry for your great loss. Phyllis was one of the first people Dave and I met when we moved here 19 years ago. We had a lot of good times together. I will miss her very much. If you have a service here please be sure I know because I will be there. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Rose
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Kathy Sommers says:
August 10, 2017
Rose,
My mother loved being your neighbor and all the parties at your house.
She did have vascular dementia and was clear in and out – but always positive and loving to the end. I decided to take her home to Milwaukee and have mass at our old church – in celebration of the full circle of her life. Life will never be the same without her here, but I know she is happy in heaven and blessed for all the happiness and love she shared with us all.
Love,
Kathy
Sandy Armbruster (Hartwig) says:
July 25, 2017
Kathy, Donna and Susie – I happened to see the obituary in the Milwaukee Journal and I am so very sorry for the loss of your mom. This is Sandy Hartwig (now Armbruster) and we were bowling buddies back in the day! I told my husband that Phyllis was the fashion-plate of our league, she had the grace, beauty and form! We all had some good times. Again, I’m so sorry.
Kathy Sommers says:
August 10, 2017
Hello Sandy,
My mother certainly was all the above. Those were such fun and happy years.
We all moved to Arizona 20 years ago and have had an amazing life here.
I would love to talk to you sometime and see how you are doing these days.
The funny thing is I feel like calling Mom to tell her that we heard from you. Didn’t know how to reach you over the years.
Send me an e-mail when you get a chance.
kathyasommers@aol.com
Judith Forsea-Lynch says:
July 25, 2017
Dear Kathy, Donna, and Susie, I am sorry to read of the loss of your Mother. I have fond memories of your mother when we hung out at your house in high school and college. She was so pleasant, funny, and always had a bit of good advice. I also remember how pretty and young your mother always looked; and I couldn’t wait until I was her age so I could look that good! Of course that never happened to me.
Sorry for your loss.
Kathy Sommers says:
August 10, 2017
Thank you Judy. It was so good to talk to you last week.
Time goes so fast. I’ll see you on your next trip to AZ
Love,
Kathy
See above says:
July 26, 2017
Dear Daughters,
I can’t say that I knew your Mom well but as a young child I remember her wedding to your Dad. She was a beautiful bride as I remember and greatly loved by her parents. I’m sure she will be missed by all of you and am sorry for your loss. She lived a very long life and hopefully did not suffer from illness as our Mother did.
Take care,
Nancy Steck Kriofsky (Daughter of Andrew Steck)
Kathy Sommers says:
August 10, 2017
Hello Nancy
Thank you so much for your posting. My mother was happy to the end of her life and dearly loved by many.
It’s been difficult without her and I know your mother has been gone a few years now.
Please keep her in your prayers
I always remember your mother and father.
Love,
Kathy