Neoma M. Sunderland Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Neoma M. (nee Johnson) Sunderland, 86, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2017, at The Pointe at Morris Senior Assisted Living Facility, with her loving family by her side. Born August 2, 1931, in West Salem, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Sadie (Weber) Johnson. Neoma was raised and educated in West Salem. She attended Eastern Illinois University and was a member of the Tri Sigma sorority. She married Donald Sunderland on February 24, 1951, who preceded her in death. They lived and raised their family in Bloomington and Normal. After retirement, they moved to Phoenix, AZ, where she enjoyed golfing and playing bridge. She was a charter member of the Eastview Christian Church in Bloomington and a member of the First Christian Church in Morris. She was active within the Christian Church and Christian Missions in Phoenix. Neoma is survived by her children Susan (Steve) Stangland, Barbara Lowenthal of San Diego and David (Susan) Sunderland of Phoenix; grandchildren Katy (Jim) Coyle of New Jersey, Chandra (Alan) Thorson of Morris, Brett (Caroline) Lowenthal of California and Todd Lowenthal of California; great grandchildren Austin, James, Virginia and Claire Coyle, Brooke and Brynne Thorson; soon to arrive Lillian Lowenthal; sister, Eleanor Seals of West Salem. She is preceded by her husband Donald and son-in-law Kenny. Visitation for Neoma will be held on Wednesday, December 27, 2017, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at U.C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home. A celebration of Neoma’s life will follow at 12:00 pm, officiated by Pastor Chuck Richardson. Burial will be at a later date. Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorials may be made in Neoma’s name to Joliet Area Community Hospice, First Christian Church or American Heart Association. Arrangements have been entrusted with U.C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home, 301 W. Washington Street, Morris, IL. For further information visit the website at www.ucdaviscallahan.com or contact the funeral home at 815-942-0084. Online condolences may be directed to the family by visiting the website.

Neoma M. Sunderland

August 2, 1931 - December 22, 2017

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Neoma M. Sunderland

August 2, 1931 - December 22, 2017

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