Carbondale, Illinois
Sep 23, 1934 – Aug 25, 2025 (Age 90)
CARBONDALE - Dr. Harold James "Jim" Sylwester, 90, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025 at Manor Court of Carbondale surrounded by his loving family.Jim was born on September 23, 1934 to Walter and Paula (Georg) Sylwester in Roseburg, OR. He married Kathleen Ruth Schwartzkopf on July 25, 1965...
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As a fellow historian, it was my great pleasure to get to know Jim and to call him my friend while we both members of Immanuel Lutheran here in Lawrence, and to learn about his history with University Lutheran during his student years at the University of Kansas.
Virgil Dean
September 24, 2025 | Friend
Group of 10 Memorial Trees
Univ. Central Missouri History/Social Studies Dept
September 18, 2025 | Kansas City
Rick and I enjoyed catching up with Jim and Kathy when we retired to Lawrence from Warrensburg. Truly a wonderful kind man. His tomatoes were the best! He will be missed by all who knew him!
Wendy Pinne
September 14, 2025 | Friend
I was Jim's secretary for 25 years. He was a wonderful educator and a good friend. Condolences to the family. Love, Ruth Hirner
Ruth Hirner
September 12, 2025 | Work
Jim and I shared many experiences (and laughs) while we both were at UCM. I remember him quite fondly.
Mary Ragland
September 09, 2025 | Work
