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Ethel Phillips Obituary
Ethel M. Phillips (nee Govert)
VALPARAISO, IN - Ethel M. Phillips of Valparaiso passed on August 6, 2019. She was born September 21, 1925 to Joseph and Sylvia (nee Miller) Govert in Griffith, IN.
Ethel was a resident of Valparaiso, IN since 1948 and formerly of Hobart, IN; Graduate of Hobart High School in 1943; Retiree of First National Bank after 25 years in 1990; Past President of the Altar Rosary Society; Oasis Club; Volunteer at St. Paul Church Clothing Center; Volunteer at Banta Center, Tax Preparer.
She is survived by children, Mark (Kathy) Phillips, Karen (Gerald) Roberts, Jeanne Bugyis, Michael (Pam) Phillips; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Robert (Joyce) Govert, Norman (Beckie) Govert), Alan (Janet) Govert; sister, Elaine (Michael) Ryan; sisters-in-law, Marina and Martha Govert.
Preceded in death by husband, Bernard Edwin Phillips in 1964; parents; sisters, Irene Killigrew, Viola Sanderson, Joan Richter; brothers, Gerald, Victor, and Donald Govert; son-in-law, Michael Bugyis.
Visitation on Monday, August 12, 2019 at DYKES FUNERAL HOME from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wake service at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
Visitation on Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church.
A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, 1855 W. Harrison Blvd., Valparaiso. Rev. Douglas Mayer officiating. Interment St. Paul Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul Catholic Church or St. Agnes Adult Day Service.
Many thanks to the Staff at Avalon Legacy and Dunes Hospice for their exceptional, loving care and service.
Arrangements made by DYKES FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2305 Campbell St. Valparaiso IN, 46385, 219-462-3125.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ethel Phillips
Glenn Hyatte
August 3, 2024
Always in our thoughts and prayers
Glenn Hyatte
August 3, 2023
If they have taxes in heaven I am sure you are preparing them for someone. RIP
Glenn Hyatte
August 3, 2022
A fantastic neighbor and a great and elegant lady.
Glenn Hyatte
August 3, 2021
Ethel will always have a spot in my heart. A beautiful and graceful lady.
Glenn Hyatte
August 3, 2020
She was one of the most wonderful and poised woman I have ever met. She is truly missed.
January 20, 2020
Ethel was one of the nicest persons I ever worked for, way back when! She was kind, tolerant, and I learned so much from her. I thought of her often in the years since working with her. My condolences. Karen Stoner, Oak Park IL
Glenn Hyatte
August 12, 2019
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Ethel's family and friends. She was a wonderful and gracious neighbor who had a kind word for everyone. She will be sadly missed. Bernhardine Hurley, Tim Hurley and Glenn Hyatte.
Rita Molengraft
August 11, 2019
My condolences to the family. I worked with
Ethel and always admired her. She was the 1st woman Vice President at FNB. She was a role model to many.
Tom Hampson
August 8, 2019
Mark,my sincerest condolences. She was a very nice lady. I always enjoyed talking with her. God bless you and your family.
Anna Hall
August 8, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful person. I will love you and miss you always as we were friends for 35 years.
Marie Michiels
August 7, 2019
It was an honor to care for Ethel at Avalon Springs. She brightened our days and had a beautiful soul. We will miss her so much and we will miss seeing the family as well. Praying for strength for all.
Emily B
August 7, 2019
Sending you all my deepest condolences on the loss of Ethel. She was a firecracker and I always loved seeing her (and all of you) when I was able to work at Legacy.
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