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Phyllis Hocking Obituary
age 81, of Louisville, passed away Monday Dec. 23, 2013. She was born in North Canton, Ohio on March 23, 1932 to the late William and Leone (Shook) Essig. Phyllis retired from the Jackson School System after 32 years as an elementary school teacher. She was a member of Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church in Louisville where she was a member of the quilting group. She was also a member of Delta Tau.
Phyllis was also preceded in death by her husband Robert Hocking in 2004; a sister, Beverly Turner and two brothers, Richard and Maurice Essig. She is survived by a daughter, Julie (Rick) Flory of Louisville; 2 sons, Roy (Lynne) Comfort of East Canton and Dennis (Penny) Essig of Jackson Twp.; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Stier-Israel Funeral Home in Louisville with Pastor Karin Himstedt officiating. Calling hours will be from 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Sunset Hill Memory Garden.
Stier – Israel Funeral Home
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330 875-1414
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for Phyllis Hocking
January 10, 2014
Sorry to hear of Phyllis' passing. She was a former classmate. Ralph Miller
Chris Lusk
December 29, 2013
I was so sorry to hear of Phyllis's passing. She was a good friend and mentor to me at Sauder School. I was lucky enough to have taught with her in First Grade. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Jim Mitchell
December 29, 2013
ROY, LYNNE, AND FAMILY, I AM SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER! EVEN THOUGH THE SORROW IS GREAT PLEASE KNOW THAT SHE WILL NEVER HURT AGAIN!!!
PLEASE TAKE CARE,
MITCH
Jim & Sandi Brockway
December 28, 2013
So sorry for your loss. May God guide you and your family and hold you in his loving arms.
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Debbie Snyder
December 28, 2013
My sympathy to Phyllis' family. She was a special person to work with the little ones for so many years. I was on staff at sauder when she taught first grade. She was always so patient with them.
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Sara Sarac
December 27, 2013
Denny, Julie, and Roy, my deepest condolences to you. Your mother was a wonderful lady and I am blessed to have known her. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Much love and hugs
Mardi Edwards
December 26, 2013
I had the best time teaching first grade with her at Sauder Elementary School. I learned a lot from her and enjoyed her art projects and creative thinking. She was a great friend and we laughed and cried together at times in those years. I will always have a tender place in my heart for her. Jesus will take care of her now. Love and prayers to her family.
Patti Garrott
December 26, 2013
I always enjoyed talking to Phillis when she came in our office. She talked of her children and grandchildren and her great-grandchildren when she was just in the office in Dec. She had such a wonderful bright spirit! I will miss seeing her. From all of us at Rocci Insurance Agency, Inc. you have our sympathy.
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