Sylvia Finley Hecker Malott

Sylvia Finley Hecker Malott, 92 years young, died at 11:31 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010 surrounded by her family, and went immediately to heaven. Born Mar. 17, 1918 in Belvidere, IL, the daughter of Burr and Meta (Clark) Finley. Graduated from Rockford Central High School. Formerly employed by Pierce Packaging Co. Married Edward W. Hecker in Rockford on May 5, 1939. He died Aug. 15, 1966. She married Everett "Buster" Malott in Rockton on June 14, 1975. He died April 18, 1980. She attended Court St. United Methodist Church and she loved walking. Now she is walking the universe with God. Sylvia also enjoyed bowling, skating, and golfing. Survivors: children, LeRoy (Sally) Hecker, Thomas (Peggy) Hecker, Karen (Robert) Schmidt, Margaret Lowe, and Timothy (Teresa) Hecker, grandchildren, Daniel, Eric, Paul, Karen, Butch, Connie, Tisha, Melanie, Shane, Carie, Tera, Nick, Joshua, Matthew, Joe, Randi and Shelbi; great-grandchildren, Nathan, Faith, Jacob, Brian, and David, a sister, Doris Ellison, numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by 2 daughters, Geraldine Hecker and Lynn Hecker, and a great-grandchild, Kevin.

Service noon Wed., December 22, 2010 in Sundberg Funeral Home, Ltd., 215 N. Sixth St., Rockford. Visitation from 11:00 a.m. until service time. Burial in Roscoe Cemetery. Memorials to American Cancer Society. Online condolences at www.sundbergfh.com.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010 11:00 am - noon in Sundberg Funeral Home, Ltd.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010 12:00 pm in Sundberg Funeral Home, Ltd.