Sylvia Jean Brandt, age 91 of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Well Care Home in Highland, IL.

She was born on Tuesday, June 13, 1933, in Caney, KS, the daughter of Ellis and Yvonne (nee Lambiotte) Stallard.

Sylvia was born in Caney, Kansas. She graduated from Eastern Illinois University and started a family. She started working in 1976 for the Edwardsville-Collinsville Board of Realtors, retiring in 2024. She moved from Edwardsville to Highland Home after retiring. She was very social and loved to talk to everyone. Sylvia was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. In her early years, she enjoyed making handmade blankets. More than anything, she adored her grandchildren.

Survivors include:
Son - Gregory L. Brandt, Valley Park, MO
Son - Christopher E. Brandt, Saint Peters, MO
Grandchild - Matthew (Brooke) Brandt, Saint Louis, MO
Grandchild - Lauren (Chris) Tsevis, St. Louis, MO
Grandchild - Sarah (Korey) Eggleston, Sunset Hills, MO
Grandchild - Chad A. Davis, Mattoon, IL
Grandchild - Amanda Brandt, Mattoon, IL
Great Grandchild - Corrine Davis, Mattoon, IL
Great Grandchild - Arianna Davis, Mattoon, IL
Great Grandchild - Shelby Barker
Great Grandchild - Zoey Barker
Great Grandchild - Maxwell Eggleston, Sunset Hills, MO
Great Grandchild - Beckett Eggleston, Sunset Hills, MO
Great Grandchild - Louis Tsevis, St. Louis, MO
Great Grandchild - Rose Tsevis, St. Louis, MO
Sister - Dianne Funkhouser, Highland, IL

She was preceded in death by:
Father - Ellis Darwin Stallard, died 1968
Mother - Yvonne Mary Stallard (nee Lambiotte), died 8/20/1962
Son - Michael Paul "Bear" Brandt, died 03/14/2016
Sister - Julia Gude, died 5/29/2013

Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.

A Private Family Service will be held later.

Memorial contributions may be made to Highland Home.