Sylvia Ann Toth

Sylvia Ann Toth, age 88, died peacefully at Hanson Hospice Center on Friday, May 30, 2025. Sylvia was born in their home above her father’s butcher shop in Chicago, Illinois on August 22, 1936, to John Toth and Anna (Kusner) Toth.

The family left Chicago to start a market in Bridgman where Sylvia lived for many years before moving to Saint Joseph. She was a graduate of Bridgman High School. Most knew her from working at the Cook Nuclear Plant during construction, and then much later from working at Dr. Rambo’s office at the front desk.

Sylvia loved good food and was a sensational cook. Everyone loved her Chicken Paprikash, fried chicken, fried pork chops, Stuffed Peppers, and Hungarian Kolaches or Kiffles, keeping her Eastern European heritage alive. She enjoyed crocheting towels for all her friends, giving them as gifts. When out in a crowd, she could be spotted a mile away sporting her iconic huge sunglasses and orange lipstick. Sylvia enjoyed being with her family more than anything. Being a grandmother to Derrick was the best part of her life.

Sylvia leaves behind her daughter, Shari (Asa) Wallace; her grandson, Derrick (Veronica Smuda) Wilkins; her great-grandchildren, Wesley Scott Wilkins and Marlaina Smuda; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Honoring Sylvia’s wishes, family and friends are invited to her Celebration of Life at the Navajo restaurant, 8970 Red Arrow Hwy., in Bridgman on Saturday, June 7, 2025, between 12 and 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place. Memphis, TN 38105.

Arrangements are entrusted to Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, The Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

Sylvia’s final resting place will be at Graceland Cemetery in Bridgman with her immediate family attending.