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Phyllis R. Giesche Obituary

After a long and brave battle with Parkinson's, Phyllis R. Giesche, age 86, recently passed away in her home from complications of the disease.

Phyllis and her late husband, Thor Giesche, built Giesche Shoes in Glen Ellyn, where she remained an active participant into her 80s.

She is survived by her loving sons, Gary, Brian (Cindy) and Gregory (Margaret); her loving granddaughter, Stephanie; and loving step-grandchildren Stacy, Paige and Evan.

Calling will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, at the Leonard Memorial Funeral Home, 565 Duane St., Glen Ellyn, where her funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Giesche will be interred in Oakridge Cemetery in Hillside.

For information, call 630-469-0032.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Kane County Chronicle on Oct. 22, 2010.

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