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Phyllis J. Anderson

Hinsdale, Illinois

1941 - 1999

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Phyllis J. Anderson, 57, Broker/Manager of Coldwell Banker of Hinsdale (formerly Prudential Burnet), died of cancer at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois, on Thursday, March 18, 1999.

Born in Toledo, Ohio, on June 4, 1941, Mrs. Anderson moved with her family to Burr Ridge, Illinois, in 1978. She began her real estate career as a sales associate with First United Realtors and was soon recognized for her leadership and management skills.

She managed offices in the Hinsdale/Oak Brook area for 15 years, and was instrumental in the purchase of the current office building at 8 East Hinsdale. Based upon an original photograph provided by the Hinsdale Historical Society, Mrs. Anderson managed a complete restoration of the building to its original, circa 1910 condition.

Mrs. Anderson and her family were also leaders in establishing The Ronald McDonald House near Loyola University Medical Center. She co-chaired one of the annual fundraising balls and "worked behind the scenes in bringing that wonderful project to fruition," said Robert Aument, Chairperson of The Ronald McDonald House.

She is survived by her husband, Craig; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Anderson of Leesburg, Florida; her sister, Mary Bauer of Louisville, Kentucky; a daughter, Julie Kryzaniak of Western Springs, Illinois; a son, Kenneth of Hinsdale; and three grandchildren.

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Yes, Phyllis would also have turned 80 this year, June 4th, 7 days before my own. As Craig said many times - 22 years ago at her memorial service, Phyllis was "so special" and on each anniversary we remember that very character of my dearest cousin. I will always remember her.

March 18, 2021, Andrea and I again lit a Yahrzeit candle and said a prayer for you this year.

We will both be 80 years of age this year if you can believe it. So, many of your friends have offered sweet comments on my Facebook page after reading your eulogy. You were highly respected and loved by many—what a wonderful tribute.

Your family hasn't changed much since my last posting, but there are a few new developments. Max has a lovely, caring, very serious girlfriend...

I followed the tradition I started last year and again lit the YAHRZEIT CANDLE for you yesterday at 4:00pm.

An update for you: Our Julie continues to follow in your real estate footsteps, although, unfortunately, she had to change companies. Mark continues with his engineering career and "Max" will be graduating form college this year. Our son Ken continues as a hugely successful businessman, supported every day by Tina. Christopher is trying to follow in his dad's...

20 years, my dear Phyllis, since you entered heaven. It is so hard to believe, 20years!

This year I lighted a Yahrzeit candle and said a special prayer for you. It is a Jewish tradition I learned about from a friend. I lit the candle yesterday before sundown and it will burn for 24 hours. It just seemed to be something special.

You are loved and missed by all. Your children and grandchildren continue on their various life paths and are happy and healthy. I am better...

March 15, 2018

Dearest Phyllis

This past year has been sad and happy at the same time. Our dear friend Bronson Haase joined you in heaven last September. I hope that the two of you are enjoying a tennis match, as we so often did in Green Bay. I regularly visit with Jackie and share great memories.

On a happy note Avery began her nursing career after graduating from Duke, while Max is studying in Europe for a semester, and Christopher is about to start his own...

Phyllis, Chris and Avery

Julie and I were visiting yesterday and noted that it doesn't seem possible that 18 years have passed since your journey to the heavens began.

Nearly every year that I have posted on this page there is a notation of what a wonderful person you were, a loving wife, a terrific mother, and an inspiration to all who met you.

Julie placed a remembrance of you on her Facebook page this year and I was struck by the number of people who commented. So many of your friends and...

March 15, 2016

I came across a letter from my father that was written in 1962 intended to cheer me on. I was a second-year medical student working my tail off to get through the basic sciences at the University of Wisconsin medical school. I must have gotten depressed that spring because the letter was written some time after Kenneth was born.

It is a 5-page letter of encouragement with many of classic "LeRoy" quotes. (The letter is stored in my safe deposit...

Tomorrow marks a most tragic day for our family, as my dear Phyllis departed this earth way too early. Surely, she is in a better place.

Within this "Guest Book" there is an opportunity to "Light a Candle", I know why that link is there but it caused me to reflect upon the fact that you lit a candle for all of us. You provided a light that always glowed with warmth, love, care and concern for your family. A light that gently guided us along life's path. We are...

Rembered, Loved, and Never Forgotten