Sylvia E. Fasbender

Sylvia E. Fasbender, 85, Cadott, and formerly of Jim Falls, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021, at home, under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice.

Sylvia E. Helland was born Jan. 31, 1936, the daughter of Henry and Beulah (Downer) Helland, in the Town of Colburn.

She was united in marriage Dec. 29, 1953, to Robert E. Fasbender and together, they had five children.

Sylvia worked at the Eagleton Nursing Home for many years. She enjoyed camping, gardening, fishing and crafts.

She is survived by three children – Ron (Debra) Fasbender, Dan (Lorraine) Fasbender and Julie (Ken) Tarbox; 17 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; daughters in-laws – Jodi Fasbender and Joni Fasbender; sister – Gladys Barnett; sister-in-law – Donna Helland; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband – Robert Fasbender; two sons – Wayne and Gerald Fasbender; three great-grandchildren – Mitchell, Nikolai and Kayden; sisters – Lila Pahl, Mary Pahl and Norma Lange; and brothers – Delbert, Darrell, Melvin and Vernon Helland.

Services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, March 26, at Borton-Leiser Funeral Home in Cornell, with pastor Greg Sima officiating. Interment will follow at the Cornell Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Thursday, March 25, and also one hour prior to the service, Friday, at the funeral home. Social distancing and face coverings are mandatory.

Online condolences may be expressed at leiserbortonfuneralhome.com.