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Philip Walter Van Alsdorf, 67, Bald Knob, AR, died on November 4, 2025, at his home. Born December 16, 1957, in New Orleans, LA; son of Philip & Bertha (Lee) Van Alsdorf.
Philip served in the US Army & the Kansas National Guard for 17 years. While physically able, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, Kansas State sports & spending time with his dogs.
On June 27, 1998, he married Angela Vallina Van Alsdorf who survives, as well as step- children Gary (Alena) Zomant, Junction City, KS, and Kristen Zomant, Bald Knob, and sister, Phyllis Van Alsdorf. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Anita Van Alsdorf, and Annie (Penny) Stubblefield.
A memorial mass will be officiated by Fr. Polycarp Ssebbowa at noon, Monday, December 8, 2025 at St. Richard Catholic Church, Bald Knob, AR. www.searcymceuenfuneralhome.com.
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2616 South Main St., Searcy, AR 72143

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