Miriam (Varty) Erlenborn, 93, of Sycamore, Ill., died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008, at Kindred Hospital in Sycamore.
Born Aug. 12, 1914, in Sycamore, she was the daughter of Earl W. and Lotta (Morris) Varty. Miriam was a 1932 graduate of Sycamore High School and a graduate of the University of Illinois. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority and was a member of the Sycamore-DeKalb Panhellenic since 1943.
On July 5, 1941, she married the love of her life, John F. Erlenborn, at the Episcopal Cathedral in St. Louis, Mo. They lived for a time in Texas and in Louisiana during World War II, but they always felt that Sycamore was their home.
She was a lifelong member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Sycamore and served as a Sunday school teacher and an active member of the ECW. She was a longtime member of the Sycamore Hospital Board, serving as chairwoman for several years. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary for 62 years.
She is survived by a daughter, Jean Erlenborn of Sycamore; two nieces-in-law, Julie Murray (Ron Scheele) of Houston, Texas, and Catherine (Robert) Kronschnabel of Lee's Summit, Mo.; many great-nieces-in-law and great-nephews-in-law; many wonderful friends; and her special dog friend, Cocoa.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 2006; and a brother, Robert Varty, who was killed in action during World War II.
The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 1, at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 206 Somonauk St. in Sycamore, with Father Dave Hedges officiating. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, at Quiram-Sycamore Funeral Home.
A memorial fund is established in care of Quiram-Sycamore Funeral Home, 1245 Somonauk St., Sycamore, IL 60178.
For information, call 815-895-6589 or visit http://www.quiram.com.

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Published by Daily Chronicle from Jan. 30 to Feb. 2, 2008.

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Jennie and Bill Cummings

February 1, 2008

You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss, Jean.

Debra Byrd

February 1, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

February 1, 2008

Jean,
I was sad to hear that your mother passed away. Please know that my prayers are with you in this time of sadness.

Mary Maness (Schreiber)

BILL JAMES

January 30, 2008

JOHN ERLENBORN WAS MY BOSS AT THE OLD ANACONDA FACTORY IN SYCANORE, ILLINOIS. HE WAS A VERY GOOD BOSS.

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