Sylvia J. Ploeckelman, age 91, a resident of St. Mary's Home at Felician Village, and formerly of 2112 Rankin St., Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at her residence.

Sylvia was born on April 23, 1923 in Adyeville in Perry County, Indiana to the late Abraham and Oma Beard Aders. On July 5, 1941, Sylvia married Walter W. Ploeckelman in St. Louis, Missouri. He preceded her in death on October 5, 1993. Sylvia was employed at Mirro Aluminum. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were the joy of her life. Sylvia was a very good cook and well known for her chili and cheeseburgers which she shared with her family and friends. Sylvia enjoyed spending time gardening in her flower garden, cross stitching, making Christmas seasons special for her family, and just being with her family and friends. She had a gentleness to her that was appreciated by all who knew her.

Survivors include Sylvia's four children: Bonnie (Charles) Heinzen, Patty (Kent) Holschbach, Alice (Ken) Kohlmann, and Bill (Cheryl) Ploeckelman, all of Manitowoc; eight grandchildren: Deb (Len) Rentmeester, Green Bay; Carrie (Keith) Gauthier, Reedsville; Kathie (Ryan) Eiden, Stevens Point; Joe (Angie) Heinzen, Manitowoc; Nathan (Amy) Holschbach, Oconomowoc; Brian (Erin) Kohlmann, Milwaukee; Amy Kohlmann and her fiancé Jason Hernandez, Glendale Heights, IL; and Shawn (Erica) Ploeckelman, Manitowoc; 15 great grandchildren; also nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Sylvia was preceded in death by her parents, husband, five brothers and two sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, October 10, 2014 at Blessed Angela Chapel at St. Mary's Home at Felician Village, 1635 South 21st Street, Manitowoc. Rev. Gerald Foley will officiate with burial to take place at Evergreen Cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends at the chapel on Friday from 11:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12:30 p.m. Online condolences may be sent to www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com

The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

Sylvia's family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to the staff of St. Mary's Home at Felician Village for all the care and compassion they provided.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials in Sylvia's name.