Eva Annette (Siggaard) Sindberg

Eva Annette Sindberg (née Siggaard), 83, a long-time resident of Trout Valley, IL, was born December 1, 1935, in Copenhagen, Denmark to Niels and Ketty (née Gren) Siggaard. She passed away surrounded by her family Tuesday, January 29, 2019, after a short hospital stay due to an accidental fall.

Eva lived a full and blessed life in three countries. Born and raised in Denmark, she moved to Canada after marrying the love of her life Ole Sindberg in 1956. They then immigrated to the United States becoming citizens in 1976. Eva and Ole had a child in each of the three countries.

Eva’s huge heart set the foundation for her life and her family. She was a thoughtful daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother, and grandmother. In addition, she had an extended and varied group of dear friends. They included her church, neighborhood, swim class ladies, and Danish cultural family.  Eva participated in life, usually with Ole by her side. They raised their family, travelled, danced, went to the theatre, ran around in a motorcycle, hosted legendary dinner parties where she highlighted her culinary skills, and gave back to their community. Always one to help, Eva used her creative skills to benefit others. She recently knitted hundreds of hats which she sent to service members with the simple tag, Love Eva. She was always there to lend a hand or an ear. She will be missed.

Eva is survived by her husband of 62 years, Ole Sindberg; her children, Annette (Bjarne) Sorensen, Paul (Kristina Zahorik) Sindberg, and Carol (John) Scheidelman; her grandchildren, Matthew (Kevin Yingling) Barnum, Jenna Barnum, Sonya, Paul Thomas, Peri, Ryan, and Ali Sindberg, and Benjamin Scheidelman; and her sister, Lis (the late Bent) Jakobsen. She is preceded in death by her parents.

A celebration of Eva’s life service will be held at 3pm, Sunday, February 10, 2019 at First Congregational Church of Crystal Lake, 461 Pierson St., Crystal Lake with a reception immediately following at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to First Congregational Church of Crystal Lake.