On Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017, Sylvia Ann (Fiene) Iserman, 83, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her family after a lengthy illness. She was born on April 13, 1934, in Freeport, IL the daughter of Alfred and Florence (Horstmeier) Fiene. She graduated from Dakota High School. She married Eldon Iserman on December 18, 1955. She was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church in Warren, IL, where she was a Sunday School teacher and pianist. She instilled a love of music in her children who each learned to play the piano, sing, and play a brass instrument. Her love of music continues with her grandchildren. She also was an avid gardener and a talented seamstress. She even made her eldest daughter's wedding gown. Another talent she had was baking. She enjoyed feeding her family and making treats for them. She was especially known for her sweet pickles. Sylvia had a strong faith in the Lord, which she shared with others; and her children considered her to be a prayer warrior. Growing up on a farm, she had a love of animals and most recently doted on her cats.

She is survived by four children, Linda (Kevin) Boyer of Winslow, David (Chris) Iserman of Hazel Green, WI, Mark Iserman of Warren, Patty (Brian) Bowley of Belvidere; six grandchildren, April (Chris) Moore of Baileyville, Sarah (John) Gehling of Cresco, IA, Adam and Alyssa Iserman of Platteville WI, Andrew Bowley of Davenport, IA, and Jennifer Bowley of Villa Park; and three great-grandchildren, Matthew Gehling of Cresco, IA, and Jillian and Allison Moore of Baileyville; one brother Richard Fiene of Davis and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband, and her favorite cat, Tiger.

She will be greatly missed by her family. Her family would like to thank the staff of Liberty Village and FHN Hospice for their care, and Dr. Lawrence Luy.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Bartell-Leamon Funeral Home in Warren, IL.

A visitation will be from 9:00 until time of services on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the funeral home.

Pastor Ryan Bare will officiate the services.

Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery in Warren, IL.

In lieu of flowers, memorials will be given to the Safe Haven Humane Society of Jo Daviess County.