Sharon Lynne Sylvester age 71 of Steger, IL, passed away Friday, July 19, 2013 after a brief illness. Sharon is survived by her loving children, Catherine (James) Dee and James (Tania) Sylvester. She is also survived by her adoring grandchildren Matthew, Meaghan, Shannon and Katlynn Dee and Kirsten (Joel) Villegas and Kallie Sylvester and by one soon to be great grandchild. She also leaves her loving brother Rodney (Rose) Keen, sisters Marlene Quattrocchi, Beverly (Richard) Lewis and Brother Berry Keen. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Vincent and sister Barbara Boomsma. Visitation for Sharon will be held on Monday, July 22, 2013 at the Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, IL from 3:00 till 8:00 P.M. A funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home. Interment will be at Evergreen Hill Cemetery Steger, IL.