Nancy C. Sommers, 81 of Galena, IL passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at her home. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. Cremation rites have been accorded. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena is assisting the family. She was born June 27, 1941, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Robert and Edna (Anderson) Bower. Nancy was united in marriage to Lary L. Sommers on December 30, 1960, in Arlington Heights, IL and he preceded her in death on November 1, 2015. She was a beloved pet nanny for over thirty years. Nancy had a love for all animals since childhood, growing up on a farm in Wheeling, IL she had a special bond with all animals (from greenies “snakes”) to livestock, wild birds, cats, dogs, and horses. She was a big supporter of the St. Judes Children’s Hospital, and the Hooved Animal Humane Society, from where she adopted a horse. Nancy’s hobbies included riding horses, gardening, crafting/art, storytelling, and making everything magical at The Enchanted Cabin for her grandchildren. She was loved and adored by her family and friends and will be dearly missed. She is survived by Wendy Sommers-Wlodyga, Tim Wlodyga, Presley Wlodgya, Jack Wlodyga, Jennifer Sommers-Nyholm, Matthew Nyholm, Lauren Nyholm, Jessica Nyholm- Lyons, Joshua Lyons, Isabella Lyons, Max Nyholm, Angela Nyholm, two brothers, Robert (Lolly), David (Denise) Bower, and a sister-in-law, Patricia Bower.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers James and Richard Bower.  In lieu of flowers please make donations to Safe Haven, Elizabeth, IL in her memory. The Sommers family would like to extend a special thank you to everyone who cared for our mother Nancy.