Sylvia Kennedy

Stoughton
Sylvia C. Kennedy, age 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Azura Memory Care on Wednesday, April 15, 2015. She was born in Stoughton on November 9, 1924, the daughter to Theodore and Inger (Bohle) Johnson. Sylvia was united in marriage to Phillip Kennedy on May 12, 1951 in Stoughton. Together they raised three children. Sylvia was a lifetime resident of Stoughton, graduating from Stoughton High School in 1942. She then continued her education and graduated from St. Mary's School of Nursing in 1946. Sylvia enjoyed visiting her cottage on Lake Camelot with her family and friends. She also enjoyed knitting and making quilts. Sylvia is survived by her children Gary, Barbara (Tom) Bollig and David Kennedy; two grandchildren Tim Kennedy and Shelby Bollig; two great grandchildren Zaerik Kennedy and Keira Bollig; sister Ruth Kaupanger and brother Ted Johnson. She was preceded in death by her husband Phillip and sister Thelma. Funeral services for Sylvia will be held at 11:00am, Friday, April 24, 2015 at Covenant Lutheran Church, 1525 N. Van Buren Street, Stoughton with Reverend Jerry Tews officiating. A visitation will be held from 10:00am until the time of service at the church. Following the service a luncheon will be held at the church. Sylvia will be laid to rest at Roselawn Memorial Park Mausoleum following the luncheon. The family would like to give special thanks to Azura Memory Care, Agrace Hospice Care and Covenant Lutheran for their compassionate care.


Cress Funeral Home
206 W. Prospect Street
Stoughton, Wisconsin
608-873-9244