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CONSTANCE SOMMERFELD Obituary

Constance "Connie" C. Sommerfeld, nee Barylski, of Bonita Springs, FL. Former resident of Lake Ridge Club, Burr Ridge, IL, passed away on June 1, 2011. Beloved wife of 52 years to the late Leonard R. Sommerfeld; devoted mother of William F. (Laura, nee Brown) Sommerfeld; cherished grandmother of William II (Susan), Robert, John , Elizabeth and Catherine Sommerfeld; loving great-grandmother of Katelyn, Paige, and Halle Sommerfeld; kind aunt, cousin and friend to many. Family and friends will gather for a Memorial Service on Friday, June 10, 2011, 10:30 a.m. at the First Congregational Church of Western Springs, 1106 Chestnut, Western Springs, IL, Rev. Dr. Richard T. Kirchherr presiding. Burial Services are private at Bronswood Cemetery in Oak Brook, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations to Joanne's House of Bonita Springs, Hope Hospice, 27200 Imperial Street, Bonita Springs, FL 34135 would be appreciated. Arrangements by Szykowny Funeral Home, Ltd., Jonathan F. Siedlecki, Director. For funeral info 773-735-7521.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jun. 5, 2011.

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June 6, 2011

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Connie. We will miss visiting with her when we come to Florida to see our Mom (Ellie Curtin). It just will not be the same without Connie.
Bernie and Laurie (Curtin) Torvik

June 6, 2011

Bill and Family
Gus and I wish you are deepest sympathy for your lose. Connie was a good friend and nice neighbor.
Gus and Janet Wertzler

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