Verkuilen, Sylvia H. 83, died on August 18th, 2021. She is survived by five grown children; Peter, Jean, Daniel, James and Robert and their mates Sheryl, Al, Cherrie, Jennifer and Colleen, and eight grandchildren; Rudy, Katie, Ben, Grace, Maggie, Travis, Abby and Kylee. Sylvia was preceded in death by her husband, William; parents Chester and Theresa Groshek; infant son, Joseph and infant grandson, Chester. Sylvia was a loving and caring person that was genuinely interested in getting to know everyone she encountered. She truly was a friend to all. She loved being a homemaker, wife and mom. Her pride and joy were her husband, children and grandchildren. Above all, she loved being one of God’s true stewards. Sylvia was a longtime member of Our Lady of Consolation Fraternity of the Franciscan Order. She possessed a deep faith and an unfailing trust in the Lord. Visitation Wednesday, August 25, 2021 from 9:30-11 AM followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM all at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Savage, MN. *Live streaming of the service will begin at 11 AM on the McNearney-Schmidt Funeral and Cremation Facebook page: Click here for the live stream. In lieu of flowers, please donate to children’s causes.