Obituary Mildred Louise Summers, 88, of East Peoria, formerly of Winchester, passed away at 10:55am, Sunday, April 6, 2014 at her home. Mildred was born April 26, 1925 in Winchester, IL to Albert and Emma Evans Walker. She married Wilbur Eugene Summers on June 29, 1944; her loving husband of 61 years. He preceded her in death in 2006. Surviving are her children, Fred Summers of Hot Springs, AR, Sharon Gualandi of Peoria, and Debbie (Rick) Snow of East Peoria; grandchildren, Annette Rees, whom she helped raise; Larry (Sheri) Gualandi, Chris Gualandi, Michael Summers, and Sara Summers; great-grandchildren, Kayla and Jennifer Gualandi, and Kaitlin Belfield; three great-great grandchildren; and her caregiver and friend of six years, Bridgette Morden. She was also preceded in death by her parents, six brothers, one sister, one great-grandson, and a daughter in law. Mildred worked for State Farm Insurance Companies until her retirement. She was a member of the Scott County Saddle Club, until she moved to Peoria in 1965. Mildred loved to travel to her vacation home in Hot Springs, AR, and was an active member of South Side Baptist Church and Fountain Lake Baptist Church of Hot Springs. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and grandkids, being outdoors in her garden, and her pet dogs. Mildred will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Special thanks to Mary Ann, her home health nurse, Dr. David Rodenberg, Dr. Stephen Marshall, and Dr. Michael Zichterman for the excellent loving care they provided throughout her many illnesses. A graveside service will be held at 2pm, Thursday, April 10, 2014 at Winchester Cemetery in Winchester, IL. Rev. Tom Miller will officiate. Visitation will be from 4pm-6pm, Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory in East Peoria. Memorial contributions may be made to TAPS No Kill Shelter. Cemetery Details Winchester Cemetery Winchester, IL, Visitation APR 9. 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory - East Peoria 444 E. Washington Street East Peoria, IL, US, 61611 garydeiters@deitersfuneralhome.com Graveside Service APR 10. 02:00 PM Winchester Cemetery Winchester, IL, US