Sylvia P. Shinberger, 84, of Thomasboro passed away at 7:50 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Baier Family Funeral Services, 406 E Pells, Paxton.

Visitation will be 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Saturday prior to the service at the funeral home.

Sylvia was born July 31, 1934 in rural Urbana the daughter of Cletis and Gladys Slade Rogers. She married Orion "Joe" Shinberger February 23, 1980. He survives.

Along with her husband, Joe, she is survived by three sons, Kelly Ayre of Bloomington, David Ayre of Thomasboro, Alfred Shinberger of West Burlington, IA; three daughters, Melinda (Don) Patten of Champaign, Ruth Rockwell of Champaign, Diane (Greg Fink) Sullivan of Paxton; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and son, Stephen William Shinberger.

Sylvia was a member of the Rantoul American Legion Post 287 Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed playing pool, scrabble, camping and working jigsaw puzzles. She had a passion for spending time outdoors but nothing meant more to her than spending quality time with her family.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be offered at www.baierfuneralservices.com.