Sylvia A. Fritz's Obituary
Decatur – Sylvia A. Fritz, 91, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024, in her home surrounded by her loving family.
Sylvia was born on September 23, 1932, in Centralia, IL the daughter of John and Sylvia Foglia. A member of Life Four Square Church, Sylvia liked to walk, read, and sew. She worked as a nurse’s aide at Decatur Memorial Hospital for 10 years then went to St. Mary’s Hospital where she worked an additional 18 years before retiring in 1995. Sylvia married Stanley D. Fritz on June 8, 1952.
Sylvia is survived by her husband Stanley of Decatur; sons: Stanley D. Fritz Jr of Decatur, Steven E. (Patricia) Fritz of Decatur, Karen A. (Lee) Best of Decatur, and Karol S. Whitmer of Decatur; 10 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Sylvia was preceded in death by her parents; 4 brothers and 4 sisters and son-in-law Robert Whitmer.
Funeral service will be 1pm, Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home; visitation will be one hour prior in the funeral home. Burial will take place in Graceland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Camp Wilson Four Square Church.
Moran & Goebel Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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