Virginia Syslo

Virginia Syslo, age 92, of Columbus died, Tuesday, March 24, 2020 in Columbus.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held in a private manner. Visitation is Thursday 1-5 p.m. March, 26, 2020 at the McKown Funeral Home. In compliance with COVID-19 restriction set by the CDC, no more than 10 people will be allowed in at one time. We have extended visitation hours to accommodate this requirement. Burial will be in the Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery-Krakow.

With approval of the family, we will attempt to use Facebook Live to show the funeral. Live streaming will begin at 10:15 a.m. Friday, March 27, 2020. To access our Facebook page, click here .

Virginia Syslo was born April 11, 1927 in rural Boone County, Nebraska to John and Elizabeth (Drozd) Czarnick. She graduated from Genoa High School in 1943 and taught in rural Platte and Nance County for eight years. Virginia and Henry (Hank) Syslo were married on November 28, 1946 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Genoa, Nebraska, and began a happy life as a Nebraska farm wife. Two children were born to this union: Mark James on November 20, 1947, and Stephanie Kay on April 13, 1953.

Virginia was active in church and community organizations. She was a member and served as officer in the Council of Catholic Women, American Legion Auxiliary, Nebraska Extension Clubs, National Farmers Organization, and as organist, choir director, and soloist in her parish churches.

She was preceded in death by husband, Henry, in 1995; son, Mark, in 1998; daughter, Stephanie, in 2013; and her parents.

She is survived by her brother, Gerry Czarnick, Columbus, Nebraska; sisters-in-law, Connie Czarnick, Margie Syslo, Celestine Syslo; and brother-in-law, Charles Syslo