Sylvia Grace Darby, 86, of Des Plaines, IL. passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at St. Alexis Hospital in Hoffman Estates, IL. Sylvia was born in Monaca, PA on October 23, 1933. She survived her husband, Donald Darby of 36 years.
Sylvia was a loving and caring mother, grandma, GiGi (great grandma) and friend to many. She was a dedicated Registered Nurse for more than 50 years. She loved nursing and all the people she worked alongside. She was always busy with her many hobbies; reading (mysteries were her favorites), gardening, quilting, chocolate house making, traveling the world or just setting time aside to chat. Sylvia is survived by her children; Deborah (Tom) Johnson, Daniel (Linda) Darby, Patrick (Liz) Darby, and Pam Darby; grandchildren Brian (Elizabeth) Johnson, Paul (Staci) Darby, Christopher (Karri) Johnson, Keith Darby, Kevin Johnson, Brittany (Adam) Personett and James Darby; and great-grandchildren Ella Darby, Garrett and Brandon Johnson, Alexandria Johnson and Bert Personett.
A private visitation and prayer service will be held for immediate family at Oehler Funeral Home, 2099 Miner Street in Des Plaines. The service will be available via livestream on the Oehler Funeral Home Facebook page beginning at 11am on Friday, September 11 by clicking on the following link:
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