Sylvia LaCosse

March 5, 1949 - August 9, 2018

Sylvia (nee: Cruz) LaCosse, 69, passed away at Sharon Richardson Hospice in Sheboygan Falls, WI on Thursday August 9, 2018 with her family by her side. She was born in Racine on March 5, 1949, the daughter of the late George and Argentina (nee: Guyllon) Faz Cruz. Sylvia attended Wm. Horlick High School. She was employed as a laborer for BibPack. On June 22, 1968, Sylvia was united in marriage to Richard LaCosse. Surviving are her husband, Richard of Racine, daughter, Rachel (Michael) Larabell; grandchildren, Erik and Laura Larabell all of Adell, WI. She is further survived by her sisters, Mary Cruz of Racine, Esther (Ralph) Hall of Loves Park, IL, Elia Mendez, and Ermalinda (Mike) Nelsen; brothers, George, David, and Larry Cruz, all of Racine; sisters-in-law, Darlene Turkoski of Waukesha, and Charlotte (Dale) Sorenson of Sebring, FL; brother-in-law, Jake (Penny) Mycon of Racine. Sylvia is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends. She was preceded in death by daughter, Kimberly, and brother-in-law, Jerry Mendez. Memorial service for Sylvia will be held at Sturino Funeral Home on Saturday August 18, 2018 at 11am. Following services Sylvia will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery next to her daughter Kimberly. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until service time.