Anna Margaret Sommers

Anna Margaret Sommers

During the early morning of February 2, 2011 the Lord Jesus Christ, whom Anna loved and leaned on called her home to the place He had prepared for her.

Anna Margaret (Ann) Sommers, 91, was born January 30, 1920 in Baileyville, Kansas.  She was the seventh of ten children born to William H. and Anna Magdalene (Larkin) Broxterman.  She also had two half brothers and one half-sister who were children of William H. Broxterman.  The remaining survivor of the thirteen children is Kenneth Broxterman of Chicago, Illinois.

Ann moved to Topeka at the age of sixteen with her most recent years being spent at Presbyterian Manor.  She married Joseph M. Sommers on October 21, 1940 and they had four children.  Ann is survived by twin sons, Donald Sommers of Grain Valley, MO, Ronald (Kathy) Sommers of Topeka,two daughters, JoAnn (Kit) Carson of Colorado Springs, CO, and Joyce (Bob) Cowsert of Topeka.  Ann is also survived by eleven grandchildren, thirty-one great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

Ann worked for Ohse Meats for 20 yrs. Followed by 17 yrs. at Harry’s IGA in the deli dept. at 29th & California.

In her retirement years Ann was able to spend more time with family and friends.  She enjoyed bowling, playing marbles and cards.  She traveled with her siblings and always shared those fun times with the rest of the family.  She loved taking trips with her children and didn’t miss a family birthday or holiday gathering. 

Ann was gentle and quiet, but strong and steady.  She had a way about her that was treasured by all.  Her faith was a large part of who she was.  The legacy she leaves is the importance of faith and family.

She will lie in state at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home on Sunday after 2:00 p.m.  The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a Parish Rosary at 3:00 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Monday at St. Matthew Catholic Church.  Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Catholic Charities and sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, KS 66603.

Online condolences may be left at www.brennanmathenafh.com.