Jean Marie Sommer, 90, La Porte, IN, passed away Sunday, January 1st, 2023, at 2:06 am in Hamilton Communities, Inc., New Carlisle, IN.

 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, January 6th, 2023, at Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington Street, Michigan City, IN with  Pastor Nancy Nichols officiating. Private burial will be in Pine Lake Cemetery, La Porte, IN.  Visitation will be from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Thursday and from 10:00 am - 11:00 am Friday at the Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel.    

 

She was born September 17th, 1932, in Galien, MI to the late Leon and Muriel (Unruh) DuBois. On May 26th, 1951, in Galien, Michigan she married Wayne Sommer who preceded her on February 22nd, 2021.

 

Surviving are three sons, David (Connie) Sommer of The Villages, FL, Dr. Darry (Tena) Sommer of Vernon Hills, IL and Dr. Dennis (Dr. Kathryn) Sommer of La Porte, IN; daughter-in-law, Marlene Sommer of Michigan City, IN; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

 

She was also preceded in death by her son, Douglas Sommer.   

 

She was a retired educator for the Michigan City area school system. and a member of First United Methodist Church, Michigan City, Indiana.  Jean Marie enjoyed traveling and the hobby of collecting sewing thimbles.

 

Contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 121 E. 7th Street, Michigan City, IN 46360.