Sylvia L. Oltman

Sylvia L. Oltman, 85, formerly of Green Valley passed away at 8:45AM Tuesday, April 9th, 2019 at Sherman Home-Hospice of the Valley, Phoenix, AZ. Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 16 at 11:00AM at Henderson Funeral Home, 2131 Velde Dr., Pekin, lL officiated by Pastors David Ziegenbein, Derek Proehl, and Lt. Bridger Bond. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 15 from 5-7PM.Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens, Pekin, IL. She was born on March 15, 1934 in Evansville, IN to Charles Arthur Sabine and Estella B. (Tice) Sabine. She married James J. Oltman on December 26th, 1954- Pekin, IL. Sylvia was preceded in death by: her parents, one daughter, Debra Lynn; and one sister, Joyce Udry. She is survived by; her husband James, daughter, Marilee (Michael) Proehl, of Peoria, IL; son, Clark (Kelly) Oltman of Princeville, IL; and daughter, Patricia (Bradley) Fox of Scottsdale, AZ; eight grandchildren: Derek (Ilona) Proehl of St. Charles, IL;Travis Proehl of Brentwood, CA; Carter (Ellen) Oltman of Davenport, IA;Collin Oltman of North Chicago, IL; Kennedy Oltman of St. Louis, MO; Parker (Hannah) Fox of Phoenix, AZ; Lt. Tiffany (Lt. Bridger) Bond of San Antonio, TX; and Cameron Fox of Scottsdale, AZ; and 3 great grandchildren, Lucas Proehl, Caleb and Briella Proehl; 2 sisters: Dianne (Dr. David) Bertsch of Montross, VA, and Cyndy (Steve) Mehrer of Columbia, MO. Sylvia graduated from Pekin High School in 1952. She sang with the Pekin High Melody Maids and continued the tradition by singing with the Melody Mamas after graduation. She graduated as a Registered Nurse from Methodist School of Nursing, Peoria, IL in 1955. Sylvia's working career consisted of working for a Doctor's office in Pekin, followed by employment at Pekin Memorial Hospital in a variety of roles including Assistant Director of Nurses and Infection Control Nurse. While living in Green Valley, Sylvia served as choir director at the United Methodist Church. From 1975-1994 Sylvia served as choir director at Valley Chapel. In 1994, she and Jim moved to Horseshoe Bend, AR. She was actively involved as an EMT on the volunteer ambulance service, sang with the Horseshoe Bend Blenders and Methodist Church choir and served on the welcome committee of the Manor Home Association. In 2017, Sylvia and Jim moved to Brookdale Central Paradise Valley in Phoenix, AZ. Together, they were active in the many activities provided and recently were crowned King and Queen of Brookdale. They were regular attenders of Scottsdale Bible Church. Sylvia was a proficient floral gardener, loved and excelled at crafts and poetry, and had the gift of hospitality. With all of her accomplishments, her greatest joy was her husband, children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren.She will be greatly missed. Memorial contributions can be made to Brookdale Central Paradise Valley, Phoenix, AZ or Sherman Home Hospice of the Valley, Phoenix, AZ. Cemetery Glendale Memorial Gardens 18119 Illinois Route 9 Pekin,IL 61554 Funeral Service Tuesday, April 16, 2019 11:00 AM Henderson Funeral Home and Crematory 2131 Velde Dr. Pekin,IL 61554 Visitation Monday, April 15, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Henderson Funeral Home and Crematory 2131 Velde Dr. Pekin,IL 61554