She was born in Beatrice, NE, on September 11, 1940, the daughter of Milton A. and Alice L. (Jarchow) Brott. Sondra married Joseph E. Szillagyi on June 6, 1981, in Springfield.
Sondra graduated from Washington High School in Missouri with the class of 1958. She retired as a personal banker from First National Bank. Sondra enjoyed reading, playing Pinochle, and travelling.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Donna.
Sondra is survived by her husband, Joseph; sons, Gregory (Lucie) Schmidt of Phoenix, AZ, Randall (Sylvia) Schmidt of Peoria, AZ, and Joseph Michael Szillagyi of Denver, CO; daughters, Rachel Stocker, Beth (Roy Sims) Szillagyi of Springfield, and Dianna Szillagyi of Denver, CO; grandchildren, Ryan (Janece) Jackson of Oakhurst, CA, Tyler Schmidt of Phoenix, AZ, Levi Stocker of Calvert City, KY, Blake Ruggles of Springfield, and Jenny Steffen of Bloomington, IN; and brother, Douglas (Sharon Hilt) Brott of Kansas City, MO; great-grandchildren, Riley and Madison Jackson of Oakhurst, CA; several nieces and nephews; and beloved cat, Molly.
The family will be hosting a Celebration of Life at a later date.
Memorials in memory of Sondra may be made to Forever Home Feline Ranch, Animal Protective League, Wounded Warrior Project, or the charity of donor’s choice.
The family is being served by Butler Funeral Home- Springfield, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield.
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