Sylvia M. McKinstrey, 97, of Lena, died Sunday March 15, 2015 in her home. She was born September 14, 1917 in Jo Daviess County, IL, the daughter of William and Carrie (Dittsworth) Trost. She married Leo McKinstrey April 6, 1935 in Savanna, IL; he died October 28, 1993. Sylvia was a member of Evangelical Church of Lena, and a former member of Nora Community Church. She enjoyed playing cards and dancing. Sylvia is survived by her son, Norm (Joan) McKinstrey of Lena, IL; her daughter, Shirley (Robert) Hodgson of Gratiot, WI; nine grandchildren, Robert (Joan) McKinstrey and Greg (Sherri) McKinstrey both of Nora, IL, Vicki (the late David) VanScoy of Winslow, IL, Valerie (Rob) Wallace of Juda, WI, Michele (Ron) Vick of Warren, IL, Mike (Tami) McKinstrey of Machesney Park, IL, Teresa (Art) Pratt of Madison, WI, David Hodgson of Gratiot, WI, and Jeff (Tammie) Hodgson of Belmont, WI; Also surviving are 17 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, her son, Donald McKinstrey; one sister, and six brothers. Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday March 20, 2015 at Evangelical Church of Lena with Pastor Jim Erb officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 P.M. Thursday also at Evangelical Church of Lena. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Warren, IL. A memorial has been established in her name. Please visit www.burketubbs.com to sign her online guestbook and to share memories.
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