of Fremont
Died Wednesday May 21, 2014
at the Fremont Area Medical Center
Sylvia was born to Joseph and Catherine (Kudron) Spes on November 8, 1933 in Ewing, Nebraska. She spent her childhood in Ewing where she received her education.
On January 12, 1952, Sylvia was married to Carol Frey. Fremont has been their home since their marriage. Sylvia was a stay at home Mom while their daughter and son were growing up. During this time, she was an Avon sales representative. Later, she went to work for the city and was the meter maid for 32 years.
She was a member of Salem Lutheran Church.
Survivors: husband Carol
daughter Cynthia Gustafson of Fremont
son Edwin and wife Nancy Frey of Fremont
3 grandchildren Cody and Kimberly Frey of Fremont
and Kerry and husband David Greunke of Bennington
2 great grandchildren Maria and Clara Greunke
brother Leo and wife Janice Spes of Fremont
sister-in-law Eleanor Becker of Oregon
Sylvia was preceded in death by 5 sisters Josephine Kosinski, Monica Martin, Rose Marie Rodgers, Evelyn
Tierney Killingsworth, and Leona Sazma; 2 brothers Ted and Edwin Spes; and 2 infant siblings.
The funeral service will be 10:30 AM Wednesday (May 28, 2014) at Salem Lutheran Church with the Rev. Michael Thomas. The committal will follow in Memorial Cemetery. Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary will be on Tuesday (May 27th) from 2 to 8 PM, with the family present from 6 to 8 PM. Memorials are suggested to Salem Lutheran Church and Dodge County Humane Society.
online guestbook @ www.ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(7)
Mary Stanek
Bellevue, NE Saturday, May 24, 2014 Dear Cindy and Family,I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. I know she was such a little spitfire and loved you all so much. Know that she is shining brightly in Heaven and knows she's in the best place ever. Keep the faith! She will always be with you, your Dad, brother and family; forever watching over you all. Love you, Gus!
Gary and Nancy Hopper
Fremont, NE Friday, May 23, 2014 Our sincere condolences to you and your family.Larry & Jean Brodahl
Omaha, NE Friday, May 23, 2014 Cindy:So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts.
Kim Spicka
Elkhorn, NE Friday, May 23, 2014 Cindy,I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. She was a very sweet, special lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
May the memories you have of your Mom help you though this difficult. With those memories she will always be with you.
Larry & Kim Spicka
Steve and June Westphal
Fremont, NE Friday, May 23, 2014 To Ed and family,We are sorry to hear about your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with.
Shelli Sorich
Carter Lake, IA Friday, May 23, 2014 Cindy and family. I'm so sorry for your loss. Such a lovely photo of her. A wonderful way to remember her.Barb (Smith) Christiansen
Littleton, CO Thursday, May 22, 2014 To Ed & the entire Frey family, Please accept our sincere sympathy on the loss of your Mother, Sylvia. You may not remember me, Ed but we graduated together & also went to Lincoln school together. I never had the pleasure of meeting your mom but I know she was a wonderful person because I know you. She will live forever in your hearts with cherished wonderful memories.With sincere condolences to you & your family,
Barb & Dave Christiansen