Laura Lanham Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Laura Lanham of Springfield, Illinois, who passed away on August 24, 2025, at the age of 66, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Laura had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Laura may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her siblings, Brian Sommer and Beth Sommer; and her husband Joseph "Joe" Lanham. She is survived by: her children, Matthew Toenjes and Lindsie Rhodes; her son-in-law Nicholas "Nick" Rhodes; her grandchildren, Elise Rhodes and William "Liam" Rhodes; her sister Theresa (Sommer); her brother-in-law David "Dave" Law; and her brothers, Steven "Steve" (Dianne Sommer) and Charles "Chuck" (Lori Sommer). She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
