Sylvester Peter Suchomski

Sylvester Peter Suchomski, 78, of Pinckneyville, passed away at 11:57 a.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015 at the Des Peres Hospital in Des Peres, Mo.

Suchomski Equipment started in 1952. Syl attended one semester at the University of Illinois and came back and was affiliated with Suchomski Equipment in 1954.

Syl was a member of St. Mary Magdalen Church in Todds Mill, the Knights of Columbus in Pinckneyville and the Suchomski Bowling Team. Syl was a very witty person, enjoyed fishing, polka dances and was an avid Pinochle card player. Syl was greatly loved by his grandchildren.

Syl was in the Army Reserves from 1957-1962.

He was born Oct. 6, 1936 at Todds Mill, Ill., the son of Louis John and Hattie (Ochap) Suchomski.

He married Rosemary Kujawa on Aug. 26, 1959 at St. Michaels Church in Radom, Ill. and she preceded him in death on March 2, 2013.

He is survived by his son - Jeffrey G. Suchomski and wife Bernadine of Pinckneyville, daughter - Judy Limper and husband Neil of Springfield, Ill., three grandchildren - Haley Limper, Kevin Suchomski and Annabelle Suchomski, brother - Adam Suchomski and wife Lois of Springfield, Ill., brother - Lawrence Suchomski and wife JoAnn of Knoxville, Tenn., sister - Bernadette Turner of Jefferson City, Mo., brother - Gerald Suchomski and wife Linda of Auburn, Ill. and brother - Richard Suchomski and wife Nancy of Champaign, Ill.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at the St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church at Todds Mill with Fr. Bernard C. Goedde Jr. officiating.

Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at the St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church at Todds Mill.

Burial will be at the St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery at Todds Mill.

Friends may make memorials to Masses or St. Mary Magdalen Church and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa is in charge of arrangements.

For additional information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.searbyfuneralhomes.com.