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Sandra Sopher Obituary
PEORIA - Sandra Jean "Sandy" Sopher, age 75, of Peoria passed away at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 24, 2015, in Morton, Ill.
She was born to Thomas and Verna (Shuppy) Duty on July 28, 1940, in Peoria, Ill. She married Clifford David Sopher on July 7, 1958. Together, they raised five children, Wendy Sue (Terry) Melaga, Terry David (Mary) Sopher, Eric Duane (Nancy) Sopher, Christopher Thomas (Lynne) Sopher and Jennifer Susan (Tracy) Stout.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Tom and Verna; and her husband, Cliff.
She leaves five grieving children and their spouses; six grandchildren, Marissa Melaga, Doug Hilst, Eric (Gretchen) Sopher, Heather Sopher, Amanda Sopher and Cassandra Stout; and four great-grandchildren, Myleigh Herd, Carter Brinker, Peyton Parrott and Audrey Adams.
Sandra enjoyed being a mother and grandmother and a homemaker and volunteered for many years at Lakeview Museum.
Services will be held on Friday, Aug. 28, 2015, at 1 p.m. at Davison-Fulton Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home in Peoria, with visitation held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Central Illinois Chapter.
Online condolences may be made through www.woolseywilton.com.
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Bill Arney
October 14, 2015
Very sorry to learn of your mother's passing. Rest in peace. God bless you all.
Dana DeWolf
August 25, 2015
Wendy, Terry, Rick, Chris and Jen. I am truly sorry for your loss. I've known all of you for so many years and we never imagine this moment happening. Just remember the good times and I know there were many, I was there for a few and I'll be holding those close to my heart.
Wendy Sue Sopher-Melaga
August 25, 2015
RIP Mama. I love you. Always & forever.Your oldest daughter, Wendy
Jen Morse
August 25, 2015
Chris, so sorry to hear of your loss. I hope you and your family can find comfort in her precious memories. Peace be with all of you during this difficult time. Jen Morse
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Aug
28
Visitation
12:00 p.m.
Davison-Fulton-Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home2408 West Willow Knolls Drive, Peoria, IL 61614
Aug
28
Service
1:00 p.m.
Davison-Fulton-Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home2408 West Willow Knolls Drive, Peoria, IL 61614
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