Spending weekends and several weeks during the summer growing up on the farm with Sylvia and Claire, Sylvia always wore a smile. She was the one that if was handed lemons, she said...let's go make some lemonade. The constant smile always kept us happy, even if times were bad.
Once I left Minnesota, I lost contact, but not spirit. Sylvia was always my friend. Heaven gained a smiling angel. Her love for her family will be missed, but her smile will always be present.
Laurie Bailey
Live Oak , TX
Posted: 9/26/2025
I met Sylvia at Winona State and have treasured her friendship since our college days. Sylvia came home from Australia to be in our wedding. The four of us enjoyed loads of fun when Rich came on the scene. Our daughters are
close in age so they loved spending time with Hayley & Stacey or the Iwinski girls, as we always called them. Sylvia had the most beautiful spirit and was a wonderful friend. God's peace go with you!!
Pat & Dan Blaskowski
Oakdale, MN
Posted: 9/21/2025
I have such fond memories of Sylvia when I was young and spending a lot of time at the farm. She was not only one of the sweetest cousins of mine but such a wonderful caring person. My sincere condolences and prayers to her loving family.
Sue (Ashelin) Bronk
Fountain City, WI
Posted: 9/19/2025
I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. Sylvia will be truly missed. God Bless. Sandy Erpelding
Sandy Erpelding
Winona, MN
Posted: 9/17/2025
I grew up with one if the sweetest cousins one could ever hope for.I wish I would have keep in better touch later in life. Sylvia will be missed by so many, including me. Rest with God dear sister.
Peggy (Ashelin) (Turnmire) Long
Las Cruces, NM
Posted: 9/17/2025