Freeport – Sylvia A. Kerchner, 75 of Freeport passed away on May 5 ^th , 2023 at Azura Memory Care in Monroe, WI. She was born on August 11, 1947 in Freeport to the late John and Mary (Slaght) Adams. She married the love of her life, Gary G. Kerchner on July 12, 1963. He passed away on February 8, 2008.

Sylvia was a member of the Dakota Mennonite Church, and a member of First Church of the Nazarene in Freeport. She was humbled and proud of her missionary work for the church that led her to Haiti. She loved donating her time to the church, whether it be cooking, cleaning, leading Sunday school classes or just being there for anyone who needed a strong shoulder. She loved to travel and had the chance to see Hawaii, Ireland, and Branson, MO just to name a few. She talked fondly and smiled whenever she spoke of her lifelong friendships with the Rineharts. Linda was not only her friend, but her sister 'by choice'. She spent hours with her sister, Deb. You could find them playing a good game of scrabble together often. She was most proud of her children and grandchildren and great grandchildren. Sylvia spent a great deal of time with them and they would often speak of how Grandma would give them one of her dancing hugs. She loved all genres of music, but Elvis held a special place in her heart. She was a woman who touched many lives. She will be missed immensely.

Sylvia is survived by her children, Gary L. (Susan) Kerchner, Alejandro "Alex" Kerchner both of Freeport. Daughter, Jody Patterson of Arizona; Brother, David (Nancy) Adams of Iowa; Nieces, Amber Goebel of Freeport and Iris Thill of Florida; Nephew Oether Adams. Brother and Sister-in-laws on the Kerchner side of the family as well as many nieces and nephews. Her legacy also includes her grandchildren, Nicholas Love, Staci Bianchetta, JoDean Kerchner, Samantha Sloan, Tony Pals, Niles Aronson and Ryan Ames. She also leaves behind 14 great grandchildren and one on the way.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Gary G. Kerchner; Sister, Deb Goebel and one grandson, Michael Pals.

There will be a visitation on Saturday, May 13 ^th beginning at 1:30pm followed by a memorial service at 2:30pm all at Walker Mortuary. A memorial has been established in her name for St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Condolences can be left for the family at www.walkermortuary.com .