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Phyllis Burkett Obituary
MISHAWAKA - Phyllis C. Burkett, 80, of Mishawaka, IN passed away at 10:54 PM Thursday, October 27, 2011 at Morningcrest Nursing Home. Phyllis was born on September 30, 1931 in Brimfield, IN to the late Russell and Bessie (Gillespie) Loutzenhiser. On January 7, 1950 in Michigan City, IN she married Richard L. Burkett. They were married 60 years. Richard preceded her in death on May 22, 2010. Two sisters, Mona Lou Eaton and Janice Fields, and one brother, Russell Loutzenhiser, all preceded her in death. Mrs. Burkett is survived by two daughters, Brenda (Steven) Treber and Linda (Gregory) Dolezal both of Mishawaka; one son, Gary C. (Rashel) Burkett of Walkerton; and eight grandchildren, Steven R. (Michelle) Treber, Kevin M. (Jen) Treber, Patrick J. (Jennifer) Dolezal, Scott B. (Angela) Dolezal, Alicia E. (Jason) Landro, Lucas J. Burkett, Daniel S. Burkett, and Abigail E. Burkett. Also surviving are seventeen great grandchildren, Kyle, Reece, Gabby, Ryan, Mikayla, Steven, Chancellor, Brandon, Phoebe, Lincoln, Sophia, Ethan, Owen, Rebekah, Caythan, Liliana, and Sarah; two sisters, Beverly Wincek of South Bend and Carolyn (Bob) Martin of Elkhart; and three brothers, Jack (Ellen) Loutzenhiser of Mishawaka, Richard Loutzenhiser and Lynn (Patricia) Loutzenhiser, both of South Bend. Phyllis served for 28 years as deputy clerk in the St. Joseph County clerk's office, retiring in 1998. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, South Bend. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, October 31st at Palmer Funeral Home-River Park, 2528 Mishawaka Ave., South Bend. Rev. Lauren Hall will officiate. Private burial will be held at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger. Friends may visit with the family from 4:00 - 8:00 PM on Sunday at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to Grace United Methodist Church, 3012 S. Twyckenham Drive, South Bend, IN 46614 or to Alzheimer's Services of Northern Indiana, 922 E. Colfax, South Bend, IN 46617. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.palmerfun eralhomes.com.
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Becky & Dewey McFarland
October 31, 2011
We wish to express our condolences on the lost of Phyllis. We knew her at River Park United Methodist Church where she was a great energy and loved doing for others. She always had a grace and loving way with all she met and we will miss her. May God give you the comfort in this time but know that she is definitely in the Father's prescence.
Joanne Quig Bara
October 31, 2011
Prayers for comfort for your family..I will always remember the beautiful bush that bloomed on the corner of your yard! Alzheimers has robbed of us special times with our parents...a difficult disease to cope with. But we have good memories of our time on Panama Street and the great parents who raised us!
October 31, 2011
When someone loses a loved one who has meant so much to them, it's hard to know how to begin to express sympathy and words of comfort. We can only say that because you're so important to us, your sorrow touches us deeply... and we want you to know that we care much more than we could ever find words to tell you.
With Our Deepest Sympathy,
Bolden & Parris Families
John & Shirley Strauser
October 30, 2011
We want to Express our Deepest Sympathy to the Burkett and the Loutzenhizer Familiesin the lost of Phyllis We had the Pleasure in knowing her as both her and our Families as we lived on Panama St in Mishawaka. Shirley was a Class Mate of Phyllis at Lincoln School May God be with the Families at times like this. Now she will be with her husband Richard.
Marshall Romine
October 30, 2011
May the members of Phyllis family know their loved one was a most kind and gentle lady. Many fond memories from the Lincoln School days and John Adams H.S She has a most wonderful family too. May you rest in piece in your heavenly home.
Steve & Melanie Adams
October 30, 2011
To Gary & Family
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Gloria Rhymer Platz
October 30, 2011
To my good friend, Phyllis Loutzenhizer Burkett, from the Lincoln School days. My deepest condolences to the family.
Michael Barnes
October 30, 2011
Phyllis was so kind to me and my family.I will never forget her graciousness.Our condolences to you all
Eunice Carson
October 30, 2011
We were sad to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With Deepest Sympathies,
Eunice (Stover) Carson and Family
Tom and Mary Laskowski
October 30, 2011
Brenda, Linda, and Gary I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing, in my heart I know she is with your Dad. God Bless all of you
Brenda Treber
October 30, 2011
Mom I will miss you so much. May you rest in peace till we meet again.
Love you,
Brenda
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