Sommers, Mary Ann b. 8 Jun 1925 Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA d. 25 Jan 2013 Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA: 1FAMILYTREE Genealogy

1925 - 2013 (87 years) Has 22 ancestors but no descendants in this family tree.

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Name	Sommers, Mary Ann
Born	8 Jun 1925	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
Gender	Female
Died	25 Jan 2013	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
Obituary	27 Jan 2013
Appleton Post Crescent
Mary Ann "Petty" Riley 87, of Appleton passed away on January 25, 2013 at Carolina Manor in Appleton, WI. Mary Ann was born on June 8, 1925 to the late Alvina and Simon Sommers. She went to St. Joseph's School and graduated from Appleton High School. As a young girl she suffered from rickets and after was given her nickname of "Petty" by her family because she became everyone's favorite. Her professional career encompassed many years in fashion retail and she became the manager of the "Bee Franks" ladies fashion stores in Oskosh and Green Bay. On April 11, 1978 she married Charles M. Riley, Sr. in South Dakota. They enjoyed 11 wonderful years together, owning a home with summer cottages in Rhinelander where family and friends were always welcomed. Both Mary Ann and Sr. came from large families that were very important to them and they graciously opened their hearts and home to many family gatherings. They also owned a winter home in Florida and a home in Appleton. Mary Ann loved the outdoors and long walks with CoCo their much loved dog. She was known to brave the cold WI winters for walking before she would leave for Florida. She loved traveling, golfing, shopping and lunches, going to the casino and spending time with her family. She is survived by a step son, Charles Jr. (Vicki) Riley, a daughter in law Audrey, who survives the deceased step son, Daryl Riley, a brother Robert Sommers, a sister in law, Nan Sommers, wife of deceased brother, Francis, step grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Sr., her sisters: Beatrice and Verona; brothers: Lyle and Francis. The Christian Funeral mass for Mary Ann will be at 3 pm, Thursday, January 31, 2013 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Appleton with Rev. Thomas Farrell officiating. Visitation prior to the service will begin at 1 pm until the time of mass also at church. The family greatly appreciates the kindness and care given Mary Ann by the staff of Carolina Manor and ThedaCare Hospice. Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from January 27 to January 28, 2013
Person ID	I186623	1FamilyTree
Last Modified	12 Oct 2015

Father	Sommer, Simon, b. 15 Oct 1897, d. 7 Jan 1985 (Age 87 years)
Mother	Gitter, Alvina, b. 16 Apr 1899, d. 7 Mar 1975 (Age 75 years)
Family ID	F63189	Group Sheet \| Family Chart