Sylvia
H.
Syfert
Obituary
Sylvia H. Syfert, 91, of Fort Wayne, passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 5, 2023. She was born in Chicago on June 24, 1932, the daughter of the late Clarence and Marie (Saiger) Swiontek. Sylvia was a kind, loving soul who always placed the needs of others ahead of her own. She was a great teacher of life and selflessness; she enjoyed travel, golf, cooking and classical music. Sylvia truly cherished the time she spent with her family; she attended her grandchildren’s games and supported their artistic endeavors; she rarely missed an event. She is survived by her sons, Alan (Catherine) Syfert of Bloomington IN; Steve (Darci) Syfert of Palm Springs CA and Jon (Janet) Syfert of Somerset MI; her grandchildren, Sarah (Mathew) Benz, Sean Syfert, Jessica Syfert Berndt, Christine (Andrew Aluko) Syfert Berndt and her great-grandson, Mason Syfert. She is also survived by her brother, Mike Swiontek of Chicago and her sister, Odessa Swan of Seattle WA. Sylvia was preceded in death by Gene Syfert, her husband of 69 years, and 5 of her 7 siblings. There are no services currently scheduled. Arrangements were through Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave. The family’s preferred memorial is Neighbor Link of Fort Wayne, online at neighborlink.org or by mail to 2826 S. Calhoun St, Fort Wayne IN 46807.
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Thinking of you Dear Mom, and missing you! I knew Alan was a special person when I realized how close he was with you. The bond you both had was so sweet to see, and to be welcomed into your family by you, Pops, and the whole family was such a joy! You were always so fun, and lively, and your home was filled with love, laughter, and gourmet eating for sure! We spent so many wonderful holidays there, had so many fun vacations, and shared so many memories as we watched our family grow. You and Pops helped us so much over the years, and we still enjoy the beautiful wallpaper borders you both did in our home in those early years, the Christmas cookies, and all the amazing gifts you had given us. There was never a dull moment, and we are missing it all, and You! It is a comfort to know that you are at peace, and once again have joined Pops, and your dear family. Thanks for being such a dynamic, smart, funny and dear Mom, and Grandmother to our girls. We miss you, and love you so much!