PALATINE, IL
Amy Louise Sonderegger, 59 of Palatine, died peacefully on October 3, 2024.
Born on August 4, 1965 in Columbus, Indiana to Bob and Anita (nee Scaggiari) Tosti, Amy was known for her helpful nature and her zest for life.
Amy grew up the middle child of three sisters. She graduated from Columbus North High School and attended Hanover College in Madison, Indiana, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She relocated to the Chicago area taking a position as an underwriter, then as a field trainer with Allstate Insurance. She met her husband, Dave, at First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights. They were happily married for 28 years, raising two children, Kristen and Brian, and several fur babies.
After taking some time to raise her family, Amy spent 14 years as a teacher’s assistant with special education students, first at Sanborn Elementary School and later at Fremd High School. She was loved by her coworkers and students alike who were drawn to her calming presence and infectious personality.
Amy was a proud member of P.E.O. Chapter IX for many years, eventually serving as Chapter President. She also took up yoga and later became a Certified Yoga Instructor, teaching classes with the Palatine Park District. She enjoyed travelling, running, knitting, seeing Broadway shows, gardening, baking, and red wine.
She especially loved spending time with her family, including her three cats, Jill, Tiger, and Lily.
She is survived by her husband Dave, her children Kristen and Brian, her father Bob (Glenna) Tosti, and her sisters Lee Ann (Dane) Wallsmith and Beth Tosti, as well as numerous extended friends and family. She is preceded in death by her mother, Anita.
Her visitation will be from 2:30 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, October 18, 2024 at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 North Arlington Heights Road, and her church service will occur at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 19, 2024 at the First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights, 302 North Dunton Avenue.
Memorial tributes may be donated via check to the P.E.O. Lulu Corkhill Williams Friendship Fund via the mailing address below, or a performing arts group of your choosing:
P.E.O. Foundation Project #7128 LuLu Fund
P.E.O. Executive Office, Treasurer’s Dept
3700 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50312
Please include “In Memory of Amy Sonderegger IX/IL” in the memo.
Funeral information and condolences can be given at www.glueckertfuneralhome.com or at (847) 253-0168.
