Sylvia Zifkin Obituary

"Ah, how happy one would be In this fair seductive spot If, by Sylvia ne'er forgot, Loving to eternity, With her he could cast his lot!"

She was a kind woman who welcomed me as family. She shall be remembered with love.

Dear Zifkin family - A neighbor at the 2525 Wellington building informed me a couple of days ago. I was Sylvia's next door neighbor and I met many of you through the years. Ever since your mom moved away, I missed her not being next door. We had lunch once at the Mather and we would talk on the phone from time to time. I was just thinking of her the other day and then I found out. Your mom would ask me questions about my strong faith in God. I know
that he loves her very much. I pray His love and comfort to you all in the loss of a great woman. All the best to you -

Dear Zifkin family - I received a call from a neighbor here at the Wellington Ct. building to tell me the news. I was just thinking of your mom this past week. (I was her next door neighbor, and I met many of you through the years.) She was the nicest, and I've missed her ever since she left. I did visit with her once at the Mather - she had me there for lunch - and we would talk on the phone occasionally. I had a harder time keeping up recently since my own mom passed away and I have been with my dad a lot. You are a special family, and I wish all of God's blessings on each of you. I have a strong faith in God, and your mom and I would talk about the eternal matters on occasion. All the best to you -

Marc Seeger
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I met Sylvia Zifkin through her daughter Laurie. I liked Sylvia immediately.
Things I liked: She used her dishwasher to store files.
She bought Holloween candy a week ahead of time, ate it all, then hid in the dark when the trick or treaters came.
Loved her grandchildren.
Pronounced "been" like "bean."
Always offered food when you visited.
Made Laurie take something with her when she left - which annoyed Laurie.
Was always kind, was always thoughtful, and was always interested in your life.

Jan Erkenbrack

To the family of Sylvia Zifkin,
Please know that when our journey started together, we were coming to visit in an attempt to provide support for her with our four legged friends. With each visit, the tables turned and she brought laughter, comfort and support to us. Its funny how lessons are learned and where you learn them. Sylvia began as a complete stranger and in the end became such a dear friend to us all.
Our Best,
Lisa, Katy and all of us at Our House of Hope K-9 Rescue in Gurnee, Il.

Sylvia, we're going to miss you terribly here at The Mather. No one had a quicker wit or more deadpan deliver than Sylvia Zifkin. One of my personal favorites--I invited Sylvia to a ladies' tea party. Her response? "Will Sarah Palin be there?"