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Sharon Sylvester Obituary

Sylvester, Sharon Lynne Age 71, of Steger, IL, passed away on July 19th after a brief illness. Sharon is survived by her loving children, Catherine (James) Dee and James (Tania) Sylvester. She is also survived by her adoring grandchildren, Matthew, Meaghan, Shannon and Katlynn Dee and by Kirsten (Joel) Villegas and Kallie Sylvester and by one soon to be great-grandchild. She also leaves her loving brother, Rodney (Rose) Keen; sisters, Marlene Quattrocchi, Beverly (Richard) Lewis and brother, Berry Keen. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Vincent and a sister, Barbara Boomsma. Visitation for Sharon will be held on Monday, July 22, at the Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, IL from 3:00 till 8:00 P.M. A funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 23rd at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home. Interment will be at Evergreen Hill Cemetery Steger, IL. Information at Steger Memorial Chapel 708-755-6100 or www.SmitsFuneralHomes.com.

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Published by SouthtownStar on Jul. 21, 2013.

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January 5, 2014

Still crazy but HAPPY NEW YEAR !!not right not having you here but you and Jim enjoy .love You

December 12, 2013

Sorry Sis ,this is nuts but I want to wish you a Merry Christmas like all the years gone by .Love &miss you so
much Bev

Bev Lewis

July 25, 2013

you will always be 4 years apart ;joined at the hip to me .love and miss you but you are still in my heart always;Sis

Darlene Stewart

July 23, 2013

We all shared a special time, Sharon, Jim, Gordon and myself at Kiepura Stewart
Roofing, sorry to loose you gal, blessings

Harry Stephens

July 23, 2013

Whenever I happen to be in the area, on a hot mid day in Steger, I'll stop in at Martins for a cold one. Beer is beer and you can get that anywhere. But a beer with Aunt Sharon was a much more pleasant experience. I truly loved listening to her talk about her past, her family and most of all the love of her life. So now, Sharon has gone to her lifetime love and I'm sure there was a cold one waiting. God Bless you Aunt Sharon and thanks for being a small, bright part of my life.

maryann voltattorni -wilkes

July 22, 2013

I am so sad to hear aunt Sharon has passed. She was a great lady.

Ed & Kris Hudnall

July 22, 2013

We are so very sorry for your loss. We both thought the world of Sharon, and wish her peace.

Tom and Sandi Black

July 22, 2013

May you all find peace in your wonderful memories of your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Melody Fusinski

July 22, 2013

Jim and family, I am so sorry for your loss. It is always the ones left behind that grieve and suffer from that empty feeling in their hearts. Know that we are praying that God will comfort you during this time and will always be with you. Sincerely, Melody & Larry

Sharon Krause-Earl

July 22, 2013

I remember you well, You were the kindest woman I remember in my childhood, I met you thru my dad (Frank Krause Jr.) at J Martin's tap. Everyone loved you so.. Very positive memories...Plus we had the same names we both loved that...

Annette Umfleet

July 21, 2013

I am very sad to hear of the passing of Aunt Sharon. She will always hold a special place in my heart

Janie Claus-Keene

July 21, 2013

Cathy, Jimmy and Families, I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. Aunt Sharon was a very special woman and will be missed by all those who knew her. I pray that God will give you peace and comfort in the days ahead. I will cherish every memory I made with her.. Love you all!

July 21, 2013

Kathy and Jim, you Mom was a very dear friend to many and her cheerful smile will be missed by all. I pray that our good Lord comforts you during these trying days.

Bob Novak

Jim & Ellie Cooper

July 21, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss of your Mother, Jimmy & Kathy. We will keep you and all your families in our prayers.

Diana O'Banion

July 20, 2013

we will miss you

mario christofanelli

July 20, 2013

we are very sorry for your loss

Carolyn Qunell

July 20, 2013

My heart and prayers are with you, Kathy and Jimmy. May God bless you and your families.

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