Phyllis I. Rea

*PHYLLIS I. (GUERTIN) REA* age 66 of Sturgis, Michigan, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend died unexpectedly Wednesday January 31, 2007 at the Sturgis Hospital Emergency Room.

She was born January 24, 1941 in Kankakee, Illinois a daughter of the late Exor & Mary (Trumble) Guertin.

Phyllis had resided in Sturgis for the past 23 years coming from Momence, Illinois.

She was a home maker and had been employed by Summit Polymers in Sturgis for 4 years.

Phyllis enjoyed her computer, crafts and playing cards. Her greatest joy in life was time spent with her large family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Phyllis’s door was always open to anyone who wanted to join the family. She will be loved and missed by all.

She is survived by 2 Sons, Frank Rea and William Rea both of Sturgis, 5 Daughters, April Livingstone, Christine Wilson both of Sturgis, Mary Navarro of Kouts, IN, Pamela Fee of Bronson and Paula Nowak of Hillsboro, IN, 2 Brothers, James Guertin and Michael Guertin both of Portage, IN, 2 Sisters, Alice Hyatte of Rosedale, IN and Sharon Gasper of Portage, IN, 12 Grandchildren, 15 Great Grandchildren and a special friend, Lynn Lewis of Sherwood and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husband, 1 daughter, Donna Rea, 1 brother and 1 sister preceded her in death.

The family will receive friends from 2:00-4:00 P.M. Saturday at the *Rosenberg-Schipper Funeral Home* of Sturgis. Funeral services celebrating the life of Phyllis Rea will be held at 4:00 P.M. Saturday at the funeral home. The Rev. Brian Poole of the Sturgis Wesleyan Church will officiate. In accordance with her wishes cremation will follow the service.

Memorial donations would be appreciated to the Sturgis Wesleyan Church, 907 N. Nottawa St., Sturgis, MI 49091. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

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