Sylvia J. Burns Lyons Township – Sylvia J. Burns, 62, died unexpectedly at her home on Friday, May 5, 2006. She was born in Menomonie, WI on July 27, 1943 to Harley and Leona (nee: Schoenoff) Kostman. On March 20, 1976, she married Thomas E. Burns in Minocqua, WI. He preceded her in death on August 22, 1988. Her survivors include her daughters, Patricia Allar, Donna Allar-Falk; grandchildren, Lauren Allar, Caitlin Keilholz, Samantha Pearson; mother Leona Kostman all of Racine; sisters and brothers, Sally (Gary) Hoag of Boyceville, WI; David (Marie) Kostman of Westfield, WI, Ilene (Robert) Folk of Racine, Jerry (Barbara) Kostman of Mukwonago, WI and numerous nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her father and brother, James Kostman. Family and friends are invited to meet at the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. for a service of remembrance. There will be a time to meet with the family from 12-1 p.m. Private interment will take place next to her husband, Thomas, in West Lawn Memorial Park.
Jennifer Suprak says
To the Family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. My husband and I have lived two doors down from Sylvia for years. We talked about the weather alot. We didn’t get to know her well enought yet. But I knew that she was a good person. Again I’m sorry for you loss.
Jennifer Suprak