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Sophia Treser Obituary
November 27, 1938 - March 9, 2026
Belleville, Illinois - Sophia Dee Withrow Treser, 87, of Belleville, IL, born November 27, 1938, in Abilene, TX, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 9, 2026, surrounded by her family. Sophia was a loving homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Doc and Ruth Withrow; her sister, Nadine Thomasson; her brother, Bo Peck Withrow, and son-in-law, Dennis Snider. She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Charles G. Treser, six children, Lila (Craig) Moersch, Rebecca Snider, Jerry Mark Self, Lisa McCameron, David Self, and Joseph (Tracy) Self, 13 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be given to the Turkey Hill Grange, Belleville, IL. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Friends may visit from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, March 16, 2026, at George Renner Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. Monday, March 16, 2026, at George Renner Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. Burial will be at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Abilene, TX, at a later date.
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6 Entries
Glen A Ryan
March 14, 2026
Charlie- I'm so sorry for your loss. Sophia was such a wonderful person . I will include Sophia in my prayers. Glen Ryan
Marilyn Newell-Wikgren
March 14, 2026
Sophie and I met at the Grange. We shared like interests,pains,and all those circumstances that just draw you close.
She was always smiling,even though she had pain. We share the same birthdate. I have prayed for her,and know she will be missed on earth,but she is enjoying her rewards in HEAVEN already.
Deepest sympathy to Charles and
family.
Bill Kiser
March 14, 2026
Hello Charlie. Sorry for your loss. Our linked activities while at 2WS (1977-1980) and later will always be remembered.
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George chapman
March 14, 2026
it has been nearly 40 years, but I can still remember Sophia and Charlie as a bright uplifting team working together. Great memories.
Robert "Bob" Wolf
March 13, 2026
Sophia probably touched more lives than we can possibly imagine. I remember that infectious smile...I'm truly at a loss for words. Always positive and forgiving! I received counsel from both her and Charles many moons ago. My heart aches for this entire family. RIP "Mrs. Treser". Robert & Jody Wolf
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