Sylvia D. Olejnichak

1935-2023

Sylvia D. Olejnichak, 87 of Gilman, died on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at her home under the care of Hope Hospice.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at the Gilman Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Meadowbrook Catholic Cemetery-Gilman. Visitation will be one hour prior to services Thursday.

She was born on Dec. 17, 1935 to the late Jesse and Bertha (Virnum) Barnett. On Aug. 3, 1957 she married Raymond Olejnichak at Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church-Gilman.

The couple farmed and raised their children on the farm just east of Gilman. She enjoyed gardening.

She is survived by her children, Patti (Jim) Czahor, Larry (Linda) Olejnichak and Jeff Olejnichak all of Gilman; eight grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; and her sister, Delores Thompson.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ray; and siblings, Delmar, Annabell, Jesse, Judith, Mahlon, Ellen and George.

Paid Obituary 134077