Sylvia Sophia (Fiene) Unruh

Sylvia Sophia Unruh, 102, of Beecher, IL died at St. James Hospital, Chicago Heights, IL on Sunday, August 11, 2013. Sylvia was born on November 21, 1910 in Beecher to John and Caroline (nee Wehrman) Fiene. She was a life long member of St. John United Church Of Christ and was very active in the church playing the organ for over 30 years and many other church activities. Sylvia married Vern H. Unruh December 6, 1930 who preceded her in death in 1996. She was a farmer, a quilter loved games and belonged to the Will County Farm Bureau. Surviving are one son Franklin (Patricia) Unruh, one daughter Marilyn (Donald) Waterman both of Beecher; 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 4 great great-grandchildren. Besides her husband and parents, 2 sisters Matilda Unruh and Ella Kappe preceded her in death. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 14, 2013 from 3 until 8 pm at Hack Funeral Home, Beecher. Services will be at St. John United Church Of Christ, Beecher, Thursday, August 15, 2013 at 11:00 am. Rev. Susan Lock will officiate and burial will be at St. John Cemetery. Memorials may go to St. John Church.