Phyllis A. Pamper

Phyllis A Pamper, of Marshfield, Mo., formerly of Skokie, Illinois, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2018 in Springfield, Mo. Born in 1938 in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Carl Flynn and Beryl (Klene) Flynn. Phyllis graduated St. Ben's high school in 1956, and married George Pamper. They settled in Skokie and raised their family in a home full of the richness of life. When the children were grown, and she was divorced, Phyllis worked for Rust-O-leum Corp. in Skokie and then Kraft Foods in Glenview. She retired to Missouri in 2004 to enjoy "country life" with partner, Gerry Parrilli. Preceded in death by her sons, Kirk Pamper and Keith Pamper, and by her late partner, Gerald Parrilli. She is survived by her brother, Timothy Flynn, her daughters: Kristyn Gresham and Kimberly Lenderts, her grandchildren: James, Teresa, Melissa, Jessica, Carolyn, Annelise and Marielle, and her great-grandchildren: Mason and Monroe. Phyllis enjoyed cooking, crafts and gardening, and generously shared these joys with her family and friends. She wished for those who love her to remember her whenever they see a butterfly. Private memorial services will be held at a future date. Special gratitude to the staff of Compassus Hospice and The Manor at Elfindale, Springfield, Mo.