Sylvia J. Gehm, age 86 of Shawano, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2012 at a local nursing home, just one week after the death of her husband, William Gehm. Born on April 13, 1925 in Caroline, she was the daughter of the late Emil and Dora (Nuske) Dallmann. She was united in marriage to William Gehm on October 12, 1946. Sylvia worked as a bookkeeper for Montgomery Ward's Department Store and Dairafo Company in Shawano and was a member of the St. James Lutheran Church. In her free time she enjoyed canning, sewing and spending time with the members of her sewing club. She also enjoyed quilting and graciously quilted blankets for her children and grandchildren. Sylvia is survived by: her 2 sons, Nick (Kathy) of Green Bay, Joel (special friend, Kelly) of Shawano; 2 grandchildren, Shawn (Caryn) Gehm of Green Bay, Mandy (Marty) Froelich of Green Bay; and 5 great-grandchildren. Sylvia was preceded in death by: her husband, Bill; her parents; a granddaughter, Jolene; 2 sisters, Vivian Kriewaldt, Margie Edwards; and 1 brother, Eugene Dallmann. The family is honoring Sylvia's wishes to have only a private family service. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano. Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano is assisting the family with the arrangements. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Maple Lane Health Care Center for the wonderful care given to Sylvia during her stay. www.swedbergfuneralhome.com