Sylvia Zacharias
Date of Death: 06/14/2010

(Nee Weitzman) Of Milwaukee, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2010, age 92.

Beloved wife of the late Henry. Loving mother of Allen (Ruth) Zacharias and Judy (Ken) Kaplan. Cherished grandma (and grams) of Connie, Teri and Josh. Great-grandma of Dannah. She is further survived by many relatives and friends. Sylvia was preceded in death by her siblings Phyllis, Lou, Sally and Irv. Also survived by dear friend Jeanne Lotz.

Sylvia was a happy, compassionate person who adored her family. She became the matriarch of her family, to whom her children and nieces and nephews turned for her plentiful advice, support and love. All fondly remember her wit, teasing, cooking and many sayings of wisdom. She loved to knit afghans for her family and friends. Sylvia volunteered her time to benefit her community. Sylvia will be missed by everyone who knew her.

Sylvia’s family wishes to thank the staff of the Helen Bader Center of the Milwaukee Jewish Home for their wonderful care, kindness and compassion. Thanks also go to Vitas Hospice for their compassion during her last days.

Friends and family are welcome to attend the graveside service, to be held at Spring Hill Cemetery, 166 South Hawley Court, Milwaukee, WI, on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at 11AM.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Helen Bader Center of Jewish Home & Care Center, 1400 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202; Vitas Hospice, 2675 North Mayfair Road, Suite 500, Wauwatosa, WI, 53226 or Jewish Family Services, 1300 North Jackson Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53202.

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