Sylvia Konstant died June 12, 2013, at St. William's Care Center in Milbank, having reached the age of 83 years. Services will be held Friday, June 21, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milbank. Rev. Keith Bicknase will officiate and burial will be in the Milbank City Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, June 20, 2013, from 5 – 7 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home and continue at the church, one hour before the memorial service. Musicians will be Kristy Tostenson, organist and Ray Ogdahl, vocalist. The urn bearer will be John Konstant. Sylvia Jean (Stengel) Konstant, daughter of Harry and Luella (Hof) Stengel, was born on February 22, 1930 at home in Melrose Township, rural Milbank. Sylvia attended Melrose #8 grade school and graduated from Milbank High School in 1948. Following graduation she attended Macalester College in St. Paul, MN. Sylvia was united in marriage to Elwood Konstant on June 18, 1950, at the Evangelical United Brethren Church, Milbank. The couple resided in rural Milbank dairy and grain farming until Elwood retired in 1993. They moved into Milbank in 2001. Elwood preceded her in death on June 11, 2004. Sylvia was actively involved in her extension club, her children's many 4-H activities, teaching piano lessons and assisting with farm duties. She worked as a secretary at First National Bank and was an organist at Emanuel Lutheran Church for many years. She was instrumental in starting and nurturing the organist training program at Emanuel and took great pride in the accomplishments of its organ students. Sylvia's interest in clothing and fashion lead to her involvement in the Make It Yourself With Wool program and 4-H fashion review judging. Also, she had several related home-based businesses including Doncaster Fashions, Karla Jordan jewelry, and Beauty For All Seasons cosmetics and color consultation. She was an accomplished seamstress. Sylvia served on the Milbank Community Foundation Board for several years. She was active in her Red Hat group and with the Chautauqua Concert Association. She spent many winters at Sun Village in Surprise, Arizona. She took up golf after retirement and enjoyed playing for several years. Sylvia was united in marriage to John (Jack) Lieffort on August 14, 2010, at Emanuel Lutheran Church, Milbank. The couple enjoyed their time together traveling, attending art shows and enjoying the companionship of family and friends. Sylvia passed away June 12, 2013, at St. William's Care Center in Milbank, having reached the age of 83 years.