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Sylvia Podschweit Obituary

Podschweit, Sylvia A. (nee Dillard) Passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at Season Hospice in Naperville, IL. Daughter to the late James B. and Lois (Speck) Dillard, Sylvia is survived by her daughter, Kathy (Pat) Jochum; her son, Steve Podschweit and Jamie Logston; 7 grandsons, Robert (Crystal) Jochum, Mike (Liz) Jochum, Andrew (Sabrina) Jochum, Jonathan Jochum, Joseph (Annie) Podschweit, Jason Podschweit, Brad (Jordyn) Podschweit; 3 great-grandsons, Blake Jochum, Kolbe Jochum, Cole Podschweit; 3 great-grandddaughters, Tayla Jochum, Rayln Jochum, and Hadley Podschweit, and one on the way that she was excitedly awaiting; one brother, Wilburn (Joann) Dillard and one sister, Ruby (Lanny) Jakub. Preceded in death by parents, J.B. and Lois Dillard; her husband, Wayne L. Podschweit; son, Michael Podschweit; siblings, James Dillard, Curtis Dillard, and Shirley Simpson. Graveside services will be Friday, June 6, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, U.S. 30, Aurora, IL.

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Published by Beacon News on Jun. 3, 2014.

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Arlan and Debbie Fell

June 5, 2014

Kathy,Steve and Family
Sending thoughts and prayers to all of you. May all your wonderful memories bring you peace.

June 4, 2014

Kathy and Steve I have so many memories of Sylvia so sorry for your loss.Will be thinking of you tomorrow.May you have peace and comfort from God the only one that can give to you.

Terry & Judy Minor

June 4, 2014

Our deepest sympathy.

Anderson Family

June 4, 2014

Sending prayers and love.

Jim Bertram

June 3, 2014

Kathy, nothing but good memories of "Mom" from oh so many years ago! Praying for peace for all of you.

Valerie Perkins-Swords

June 3, 2014

Kathy, Steve and Family
Deepest Sympathies

June 3, 2014

Kathy, Steve & Family

Sorry for your loss

Randy Podschweit Family

June 3, 2014

Kathy,Steve & Family
Sorry for your loss

Randy Podschweit Family

Dutch Podschweit Family

June 3, 2014

Kathy and Steve sending prayers and hugs to you and your family's The Dutch Podschweit Family !

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