Philip Lance Obituary
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He was born on November 16, 1945 in Granite City, IL to the late James "Paul" Lance and Mina (Cripps) Lance. He served 6 years in the US Navy and when he returned he worked as an Inspector for Olin Brass. He was married to Shirley Marie Marler, she precedes him in death. Philip was a great person; he loved to make people laugh.
He is survived by 3 daughters: Nancy Strubberg, Paula (Kyle) Archer, Pamala (Nelson) Calahan-Robaina; a son: Phillip Calahan; 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Besides his wife, he is preceded in death by a son: Mark Copeland; 2 brothers: James Lance Jr, Grover Lance; and a sister: Dorothy Parks.
Visitation will be help on Friday, October 27, 2023 from 10:00 am until the time of service at noon at Wojstrom Funeral Home and Crematory. Burial will be held at 10:30 am, Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Sunset Hills Memorial Estates.
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November 14, 2023
Tony & Phil worked together at Olin, we went to dinner with him and Shirley never a dull moment with them. May God hold them both close. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
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George Ray Smith
October 27, 2023
We served together in the navy. It was cold times but we kept each other up, he was my best friend and best man at my wedding, long live Philip.
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