Sylvia A. Held

October 14, 1936 - October 6, 2025 (88 years old)

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Sylvia A. Held

October 14, 1936 - October 6, 2025 (88 years old)

Ransom, Illinois

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Sylvia A. Held Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Sylvia A. Held of Ransom, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 88, on October 6, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Sylvia A. Held to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Andrew Berta and Leona A. Berta (Shotick). She is survived by: her husband B. Donald Held; her children, Julie Navejar of Kingsville, TX, Kathy Armstrong (Tim) of Ransom, David Held of Ransom and Karla Held (Krista Ridder) of Bloomington; her grandchildren, Ashley Martinez-King (Michael), Matthew, Ryan Armstrong, Jonathan Soucie and Ian Seger-Held; her great grandchildren, Katie Soucie and Michael Ray King; and her sisters, Janet Yeck (Fred) of Elgin and Andrea Pettigrew (Steve) of Tualatin, OR. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

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October 8, 2025

Phyllis Sampson wrote a sympathy message

“My deepest condolences to the Held Family and her sisters, Janet and Andrea. Sylvia was a wonderful and very kind woman. May she rest in peace. Sincerely, Phyllis Sampson”

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Oct 10

Visitation

Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home
205 High St, Streator, IL 61364

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Oct 11

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Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
101 Trinity Dr, Streator, IL 61364

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Oct 11

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Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
101 Trinity Dr, Streator, IL 61364

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Oct 11

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Allen Township Cemetery
1557-1555 W 26th Rd, Ransom, IL 60470

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