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Sylvia Schmidt Obituary

Schmidt, Sylvia L. (nee Darchun), age 69, beloved wife of the late Robert, devoted mother of Robert (Bonnie), Anne (Steve) Stadler-Azzoli, Elizabeth (James) Vandivier and John (Debora) Schmidt, cherished grandmother of Brendon, Brooke, John and Christina Schmidt, John Stadler, Kelly, Robert and Michael Sullivan, Jessica and Jennifer Vandivier, dear sister of Violet Hay, Lino (Sydnee Conway) Darchun, loving companion of the late James Hilton, dearest friend of the late Ruth Moore, fond sister-in-law, aunt and friend of many. Resting at the Schmaedeke Funeral Home, 10701 South Harlem Ave., Worth, where service will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2008. Interment Saint Mary Cemetery, Evergreen Park. Visitation 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Cardinal Joseph Bernadin Cancer Center at Loyola Medical Center appreciated. 708-448-6000.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 14, 2008.

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Michael Miller

November 26, 2008

My sincerest condolences Anne, John,Bob,Liz to you and your family's

Teresa Stallone

August 1, 2008

I am very sorry for your loss. I am also very saddened by Sylvia's passing. Upon reflection, I realized I knew her for the past twenty years. I was a young girl when I met her when John and Deborah started dating. Sylvia was very kind to me. I will always hold her kindness, love, and zest for life dear in my heart.

Pamela Schmidt

August 1, 2008

My deepest sympathies and prayers to all of Sylvia's family. She will be missed. Pam Schmidt (sister in law)

Pamela Kozicki

July 30, 2008

To all of Sylvia's friends and family,

My deepest sympathy to you. Sylvia was a kind person with a loving soul. I will miss her smile and shmirks at CVS. She is a great addition to the angels. God bless.

Barbara Spangler

July 16, 2008

To Sylvia's Family;

I worked with your Mom at Marquette Bank for several years, and she was just a wonderful friend to me. She was always so kind and caring. I will miss seeing her at the retiree's dinners. My deepest sympathy to all.

Chris McEvilly

July 16, 2008

To Sylvia's Family
I was saddened to hear of her passing. She was always a wonderful and kind woman. She will be missed by many, you are in my thoughts and prayers

Linda Miller

July 15, 2008

Dearest Anne and family:
Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your dear mom. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with your family during this difficult time.
With much love,
Brad, Linda, Amber & Keith Miller
John 14:1-4

Cynthia Rose

July 15, 2008

I just wanted to say how sorry I was to hear about Sylvia's passing. I worked with her at Osco and she was a terrific lady. She will be missed by many. God's peace to her family.

July 15, 2008

Dear Uncle John, Aunt Debbie, John, and Christina,
We were very saddened to hear about your mom and grandma. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Victor, Stephanie, and Makenzie

Mike Strzykalski

July 14, 2008

John you and your family continue to be in my prayers. Hang in there

JANICE IRVIN

July 14, 2008

John you and your family have my deepest sympathy.
John youy mother was taken from this world much too fast
The pain will ease, but the love will last
So remember when you feel like crying, feeling sad and blue,
Know that your precious mom isn't feeling no pain and she loves you

SHE IS SMILING AND LAUGHING WITH THE ANGELS ABOVE,
AL CAPONE

Frank Carrera

July 14, 2008

Our sincerest condolences John to you and your family. I do hope John Jr. and Nina are doing OK.

The Carrera Family

John, Bonnie, Dennis, Cindy, Victor, Cristina, & Dora

July 14, 2008

A woman of strength, gentle and kind;
These are words Sylvia brings to mind.
Her earthly body is freed.
Her eternal soul soars;
As she lives in peace with Him, forevermore.

Pat Krejca

July 14, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

Pat Krejca

July 14, 2008

To all of Sylvia's family:
There are no words to tell you how very saddened I am at the loss of Sylvia. She was one of my nearest and dearest friends and a friend of many. My heart goes out to all of you and you are in my thoughts and prayers. I will miss her terribly, as I know you all will. Love & Prayers, Pat

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