Sharon Pyszka
Born: June 27, 1956
Died: January 20, 2022
Sharon Elizabeth Pyszka, 65, passed away January 20, 2022 unexpectedly at her home in Spring Valley, IL. The funeral Mass of Christian burial for Sharon will begin at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Nativity of Our Lord Parish (St. Anthony Church) in Spring Valley. The Rev. Scott Potthoff will officiate. Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Spring Valley. Visitation for Sharon will be held from 9:00 AM until the time of funeral services, Wednesday, at the church. The family asks that masks be worn during the service. The Barto Funeral Home, Spring Valley, is honored to be assisting the family at this time.
Sharon was born in Lasalle-Peru, IL on June 27, 1956, to Elizabeth and Joseph DiCarlo. She graduated from Lasalle-Peru Township High School in 1974 and married her high school sweetheart Joseph (Joe) Pyszka on June 9, 1979 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in LaSalle. After graduating college in Milwaukee, WI Sharon began her career at Walmart. She worked at Walmart for over 30 years primarily as Customer Service Manager. Sharon made lifelong friends during her years at Walmart, and particularly enjoyed visiting and talking with shoppers.
In 1982 Sharon and Joe welcomed their first daughter Lisa and ten years later they had their second daughter Elizabeth (Liz). The family spent time together enjoying outdoor activities and traveling. Sharon loved attending her daughters' school activities and Liz's dance competitions. They also looked forward to shopping and joining yearly Christmas walks together.
Sharon and Joe were very excited to welcome their first grandchild, Allison, in 2012. Allison was born in Midland, MI and Sharon and Joe were happy to frequently make the drive together to visit their new grandbaby. Her second grandchild, Michael, was born in 2015. Sharon and Joe loved traveling to see Michael and Allison participate in school and sports activities. Sharon and Joe's second granddaughter, baby Kinley, is due in 2022. Sharon's grandchildren were her life; after a long day of playing with the kids, the day would end with movies and popcorn in the living room.
Throughout her life, Sharon enjoyed walking, hiking, and traveling with family. On sunny days, she could always be found tending her beautiful flower gardens with her dogs at her side. Her family will remember her for her homecooked meals and her grandma hugs. She had a talent for interior design and capturing all of life's moments with a picture.
Sharon is survived by her husband, Joe; two children, Lisa (Michael) Weberski and Liz (Austin) Kinley; three grandchildren, Allison, Michael, and Baby Kinley; one sister, Deborah (Robert) Steinkamp; two brothers, Joseph (Laura) and John DiCarlo; two brothers-in-law, Michael and James (Molly) Pyszka; one sister-in-law, Karen (Mark) Szymski and over 40 nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews, and cousins.
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Published by News Tribune from Jan. 23 to Jan. 24, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Sharon Pyszka

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16 Entries

Aaron Haskins

January 29, 2023

What a nice lady. Sadly missed.

Linda Bacon

January 28, 2022

I'm so sad to hear about Sharon. I worked with her at Walmart for 5 years. She was a gracious lady & always had a smile. I'm praying that God will get the family through this & you will be able to cherish all the wonderful memories!

Regina Domkuski

January 27, 2022

I worked with Sharon at Walmart from 1991 to 1993. She was always very nice, helpful and fun to work with. What I remember most about Sharon is when I started playing violin with the Illinois Valley Youth Symphony. I needed a black skirt as part of my uniform. I didn’t have one so Sharon lent me one of her skirts until I could get one of my own. I will always remember her that! My deepest condolences to the entire family.

Lori Plym (Grabowski)

January 26, 2022

So sorry to hear this. Sharon and I attended high school together. Praying for the family.

January 26, 2022

Rest in peace, Sharon.

Linda Bumgarner

January 26, 2022

I was so sad to hear about the passing of Sharon. I worked with her at Wal-Mart for many years before her retirement. She was such a hard working lady, so kind, always had a smile for you, loved her customers and cashiers. She was and always will be greatly missed. Heaven has another beautiful angel. Please accept my deepest sympathy and may our Lord comfort her family in His loving arms in the coming days.

Jane Bauer

January 24, 2022

Sharon was beautiful inside and out. I remember her from Colonial Trust Bank, KMart, and Walmart. She was always a kind people person, serving others to make everything better.

Bridget Cahill

January 24, 2022

I remember Sharon as a kind and sweet friend in high school. Prayers to her family and friends at this time.

Gina Steele

January 24, 2022

I was so sad to hear of Sharon’s unexpected passing. I’ve known her since high school, attending Homecomings and Proms together with our close knit group of friends. It was nice to run into Sharon when she was working at Walmart, so we could catch up with one another. Sharon was truly a beautiful person, inside and out. My deepest sympathy to the entire Pyszka family. I pray you are comforted by the remembrance of our Lord’s promises.

Susan Wolf

January 24, 2022

My thoughts and prayers are with Sharon’s family. She was a lovely lady, a friend to all and a dependable hard worker. She will be greatly missed. I feel so fortunate to have known her. She now rests in The Loving Arms of Jesus. RIP
Susan Wolf, coworker and friend

Lucia Haase

January 23, 2022

Sincere sympathy to the family. I worked with Sharon for many years. She was such a sweet lady.

Karen Rios

January 23, 2022

Sharon was such a great person . I worked with her at the Peru Walmart and she was the best person at her job . Kind amd beautiful ❤ So sorry for her passing

Rick Elgin

January 23, 2022

To the Pyszka Family, I would like to extend my deepest sympathies and condolences. I worked with Sharon for several years and I never met anyone with such a beautiful and sweet personality as she had. She was one of the greatest people in each and every way, and I know that she will be greatly missed by every person whose life she was blessed to be part of. My thoughts/prayers are sincerely with you during this, your time of loss.

Anita G

January 23, 2022

I worked alongside Sharon at Wal-Mart a few years ago. She was a gracious human being. Always had a smile. Always happy to see you. She fought off some serious health issues over the years. I felt terribly sad to see
her suffer through it, but she returned to work. She was resilient. My heart goes out to her family. She will be
missed beyond words. Everyone loved her !

Patricia Boroski

January 22, 2022

Pyszka Family,
Have known Sharon since we were both 16 lots of great memories.
Thinking of you and sending prayers and sympathy to all your family
RIP my friend
Patty Boroski

Amber Dhesse

January 22, 2022

We are so terribly sorry to hear about Sharon’s passing. She was always so friendly and so kind. She will be missed. Hugs to you during this difficult time. Love from the Dhesse’s

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