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Amy Silverman Obituary
Amy was born on Jan. 29, 1979, in Evanston, Ill., to Mary Jane McHugh and Ronald Silverman. She graduated from Mayo High School in 1997 and earned a degree in nursing from Rochester Community and Technical College. Amy enjoyed spending time with her family, her dog Cooper, and above all, her nieces and nephews.
She is survived by her mother, Mary Jane McHugh; her brothers, Alan (Kara) Silverman of Pennsylvania and David McHugh of Rochester; her sisters, Jenna Silverman of Rochester, Caitlin (Michael) Blackmon of Minneapolis, and Meghan (Christopher) Taylor of Minneapolis; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, and special family friend, Joe Koerner.
She is preceded in death by her father, Ronald Silverman, and her grandparents.
She was profoundly loved and will be dearly missed.
A Memorial Service for Amy will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 8, in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home, Rochester. Visitation will start at 9:30 a.m. prior to the service. A private family burial will follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Zumbro Valley Mental Health Center Inc., Rochester.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Brenna
April 22, 2016
Oh Amy. You have made such a great difference in the lives of many. It seems as though it was not your time and I wish I could have done something more to help. Your whole family is beautiful and I know you will be sorely missed by all of them, your friends too. I enjoyed all of our chats over the years, especially the last few years. You always talked about your nieces and nephews...and how much they meant to you. Your smile is what I remember most. Miss you
Jill Jostock Plain
April 12, 2016
I'm terribly sorry for your loss. Having a child leave this earth before her mom is so difficult. Even after 25 years having passed by, my memory of her bright smile and kindness on the soccer field lives on in my memory. May you and your family find peace.
Elizabeth (Liz) Whitcomb
April 11, 2016
Jane, I am sorry for your loss. Peace and prayers.
Greg Sauve
April 11, 2016
I'm very sorry for your loss, Jane. I remember Amy working at the library in our old building.
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Carol Tracy Eichenlaub
April 10, 2016
So sorry to hear this; I played soccer with Amy; she was very welcoming and fun to be around. She will be missed.
EchoLee Christopherson
April 8, 2016
Amy was always a funny and free spirit. We had many classes together over the years, but it wasn't until after college that I really got to know her. She was so much fun and so caring. You will be missed Amy. May peace be with your family today.
Peg Morin
April 8, 2016
Jane my heart hurts for you. I am so sorry.
April 8, 2016
Jane, I am so so sorry. I'm thinking and praying for you and your family.
Sher Wood (Library)
Kara Vanderkooi (Postier)
April 7, 2016
So sorry to hear of your family's loss. Thoughts and prayers to all who loved Amy, she was a lovely person.
Jen Picker (Beckmann)
April 7, 2016
So sorry to hear of your family's loss. Thinking of and praying for you all.
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