Dianne M. Phillips

Dianne M. Phillips obituary, Monroe, MI

Dianne M. Phillips

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Address: 1201 South Telegraph Road, Monroe, MI 48161

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Address: 1201 South Telegraph Road, Monroe, MI 48161

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Dianne Phillips Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bacarella Funeral Home, Inc. on Oct. 31, 2025.

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Dianne M. Phillips, age 86 of Live Oak, FL, formerly of Monroe, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 27, 2025 at Haven Hospice in Lake City, FL after suffering a massive stroke.
Born March 7, 1939 in Osceola, WI, Dianne was the daughter of the late Virgil and Lillian (Johnson) Cain. She moved to Monroe with her family as a teenager and was a 1957 graduate of Ida High School where she loved being in the school band and playing piano.
Dianne taught piano for over 30 years from her home in Monroe. She loved her piano students, gardening, and her husband, Joel Phillips.
Dianne is survived by her beloved daughter, Jill (Bruce) Calhoun; son, Donald (Jennifer) Brost; step-son, Chad (Amy) Phillips; daughter-in-law, Sandra Brost; ten grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
In addition to her parents, Dianne was preceded in death by husbands, Donald L. Brost, Sr. and Joel Phillips; daughter, Roxanne Brost; and son, Lynn Brost.
Family and friends may visit from 11 a.m. until time of funeral at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov.6th at Bacarella Funeral Home. Dianne's step-son, Chad Phillips, will officiate followed by burial at Roselawn Memorial Park.
Online condolences and special memories may be shared with the family by visiting the obituary page at www.bacarellafuneralhome.com.

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Upcoming Events

Nov

6

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Bacarella Funeral Home, Inc.

Address: 1201 South Telegraph Road, Monroe, MI 48161

Send Flowers

Nov

6

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Bacarella Funeral Home, Inc.

Address: 1201 South Telegraph Road, Monroe, MI 48161

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Bacarella Funeral Home, Inc.

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.