Where Caring Is A Family Tradition
Where Caring Is A Family Tradition
Sylvia R. (Lust) Banville, 91 of Pickett went to work in her master English Country Garden on August 18, 2016. She was born on August 4, 1925, to Alvin and Dorothy (Allen) Lust in Oconto Falls, WI.
Sylvia grew up in Kaukauna and graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1943. After graduation she hopped on a train to Chicago to attend and graduate from Michael Reese Nursing School. After graduating Sylvia married Merrill Banville on October 20, 1946, and made Pickett her home where she became an active member of the community and the Elo Methodist Church.
Sylvia was the Administrator of Park View Health Center for several years and finally was able to retire in February of 1988. From there she hopped in the RV with Merrill and they traveled the country. When she wasn't traveling, camping, attending her grandchildren's or great-grandchildren's events, exercising at the Y, or attempting to be a Rummy Cube Shark, Sylvia enjoyed attending to her garden placing her finishing touches on her master piece around her house.
Sylvia is survived by her daughter, Leda Kettner; her six grandchildren, Rick (Beth), Russell (Shawn), Martin (Kelly), Kandice (Vicki), Dusty (Lindsey), and Casey; and her twelve great-grandchildren, Brittany, Kyle, Jesse, Dakota, Dalton, Aidyn, Hannah, Eli, Noah, Taylor, Spencer, and Bradi.
Sylvia was preceded in death by her parents; husband Merrill; son Roy; brother Bud; and great-grandson Christopher.
A visitation for family and friends will be on Thursday, August 25, 2016, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Elo Evangelical Church 1134 Williams Rd. Pickett. A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 3:00 p.m. at the church with Pastor Judith Lipp officiating. Inurnment will be in the Liberty Prairie Cemetery, Pickett.
If you wish please submit online condolences to muellerfuneralhomeinc.com.
Jim Tichonchik wrote on August 25, 2016
Leda:
My sympathies on the loss of your Mother. She was a great lady, and always had a good word and thought. Please pass my condolences to you and Roy's families.
Jim
S. Tyler wrote on August 23, 2016
Please accept my sincere sympathy. The Bible says that a person who lives for 80 years is especially strong. (Psalm 90:10) What a privilege that your mother lived for 91 years. Take comfort in God's promise concerning the hope of seeing her again and living in a world without tears where heartache and death will be no more.
Bill Wagner wrote on August 23, 2016
Having worked with Sylvia for more than 9 years, I found her to be a highly effective administrator at Park View with a special touch of compassion. Please accept my sincere condolences upon her passing. I will always remember her as a great lady. Bill Wagner, former Winnebago County Director of H.R.
Robin Peterson(Wiegand) wrote on August 22, 2016
To Leda and Family I feel so Blessed to have known your Mother She was a Wonderful person.We will all miss her. Sweet memories of your family has flooded my mind. My thoughts and Prayers are with you I hope you can take comfort in knowing that she was missed by many.She was a Beautiful Lady Ill never forget her Day by Day the pain gets easier to deal with God Bless You (Bob Wiegand's Daughter Robin
Erwin Teichmiller wrote on August 22, 2016
I was the minister of the Elo Methodist Church from 1960 to 1965. Sylvia was very active, serving as our Church School Superintendent. We celebrated our 100th anniversary and Sylvia was a key leader for the event. What a wonderful woman! ErwinTeichmiller, 1273 E Harbor Dr, Arbor Vitae, WI 54568
Nancy (Potratz) Houle wrote on August 21, 2016
My sympathy Leda and family, May happy memories make this time easier.
Harriet Brandt Arnold wrote on August 21, 2016
My mother, Mary Brandt, was Sylvia's colleague, carpool mate, and good friend. When Mama moved to Chicago, we enjoyed visiting Sylvia and seeing what was blooming in her gardens when we came back to visit friends in the Ripon area. Sylvia was always interested in what I was teaching my students and shared things with me for my class. My mother will write a note to Leda and the family. Sylvia will be very much missed.