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Theresa Sonntag Obituary

Theresa M. Sonntag

Pleasant Hill - Theresa M. Sonntag, 79, of Pleasant Hill, died on Monday, December 18, 2017 under hospice care at Parkridge Specialty Care. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at St. Joseph Catholic Church where a Rosary will be recited following visitation at 7 p.m. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 22, 2017 at the church.

Theresa is survived by her husband of 59 years, Jerry; 8 children Judy (Michael) Sauer, Patty (Pat) Wilson, Jerry (Kathy) Sonntag, Jim (Mona) Sonntag, Joe (Terrie) Sonntag, Duane (Kelly) Sonntag, Dan Sonntag, Rob (Kelli) Sonntag, and son-in-law Pete Fix; 17 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Theresa is preceded in death by her daughter Betty Fix and daughter-in-law Kathy Sonntag.

Theresa was a registered nurse for 40 years and enjoyed quilting, reading, traveling with Jerry, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Theresa and Jerry welcomed into their home three foreign exchange students, Thierry Gueguen, Pierre Gueguen, and Richard Connell. Theresa and Jerry moved to Des Moines 11 years ago to be closer to family after living in Atlantic for many years.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Mercy Hospice, 5820 Winwood Dr., Johnston, Iowa 50131, where Theresa was a volunteer.

Online condolences can be left at www.iowafuneralplanning.com

Published by the Des Moines Register on Dec. 20, 2017.
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Thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. I remember coming over to your house in Atlantic a lot. Betty and I were best friends in High school.

Lori Christensen

December 22, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with all your family. So sorry to hear of your loss. May she Rest In Peace.

Ralph and Janet Kwapiszeski

December 22, 2017

Dan, Maria, Quinn and the Sonntag Family,
Prayers for your family. Hope you find comfort in your memories. With sympathy,
Patty Jones

Patty Jones

December 20, 2017

Dear Jerry and Family,
Jerry - you married a wonderful lady.
Family - you had a great mother.
Theresa was my sister mom.
Sincerely, Jake Jr. & Kathy

Jake Ohlinger

December 19, 2017

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