formerly of Macomb
Sylvia June Hofer died peacefully Sept. 10, 2025 at home in Palatine, IL where she recently moved to be with her daughters after living in Macomb, IL since 1969. The former Sylvia June Wilson was born on Feb. 26, 1937 to Mervin and Hildred (Frederick) Wilson in Bucktown, Sullivan County, Indiana. She married Jarrel Hofer on Dec. 23, 1963 in Batesville, IN. He preceded her in death on Jan. 25, 2004.
She is survived by three daughters, Jeanette (Ramon) Mascarenas, Mount Prospect, IL; Linda Hofer, Ames, IA; and Ellen Hofer, Palatine, IL; a sister, Wilma (Gerald) Jett, Carlisle, IN; a brother, Larry (Debbie) Wilson, Carl Junction, MO; and two nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant sister and two nephews.
Sylvia graduated from Carlisle High School, Carlisle, IN in 1955. She earned an Associate of Arts degree in Elementary Education at Vincennes University, Vincennes, IN. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from National College, Kansas City, MO with a major in psychology. She then attended the University of Missouri, Columbia, MO and earned her Master’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling. Sylvia and Jarrel met at church in Columbia, MO.
She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Macomb, IL serving as church Deacon and Elder. When her daughters were young she taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School for several years. She also participated in Presbyteers and many other church activities.
