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Phyllis O'Halleran Obituary
Born: August 8, 1936
Died: January 31, 2020
Phyllis M. O'Halleran, 83, of Richmond, IL, passed away Friday, January 31, 2020 peacefully at home, with her immediate family by her side.
She was born in Hebron, IL on August 8, 1936, a daughter of the late Gertrude (Bogard) and William B. Covell.
She was married to James J. O'Halleran on August 1, 1953, at St. Patrick's in McHenry and he passed away May 14, 2011.
She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Richmond, and a member of the Altar and Rosary Society.
She was a graduate of Richmond-Burton High School in 1953. She had a infectious laugh which would make you smile. She loved spending time with her family.
Phyllis is survived by three daughters, Pam (Steve) Fiedler, of Richmond, IL; Chris (Dennis) Holian, of Richmond, IL; Kathleen (Jeremy) Marx, of Ramsey, IL; three sons Tom (Debbie) O'Halleran, of Pell Lake, WI; Jamie (Amanda) O'Halleran, of Crystal Lake, IL; Kevin (Sandy) O'Halleran, of Powers Lake, WI; 21 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; a sister, Patricia (late Melvin) May, of Charlotte, NC; a brother, Mike (Gay) Covell, of Castle Rock, CO and daughter-in-law Joan O'Halleran of Genoa City, WI.
She was preceded by a son David, a granddaughter Natalie OHalleran, a great grandson Tanner O'Halleran, a brother William Covell, a sister Jean Fischer and stepmother Dorothy Covell.
Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wed. Feb. 5, 2020 at Ehorn-Adams Funeral Home 10011 Main St., Richmond. Mass of Resurrection at 1:00 p.m. Wed at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 10519 Main St., Richmond, IL, with Msgr. Martin Heinz officiating.
Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Richmond, IL.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Richmond Fire/Rescue District 5601 Hunter Dr. Richmond, IL 60071.
For information, please call 815 678-7311 or visit www.ehornadams.com.
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Robert & Connie WESTPHAL
February 8, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Marlene Slavin-Fogarty
February 6, 2020
Another important member of the O'Halleran family leaves us with wonderful memories of family reunions. There's a saying from St. Thomas More that seem fitting for Phyllis:
Pray for me as I will for thee that we may merrily meet in heaven.
My deepest sympathy to the family and my prayers as well.
Marlene Slavin Fogarty
Linda Davis
February 5, 2020
My Deepest Sympathy. Hugs, Kisses and Prayers to All. God Bless.....Linda Davis
Mark Anderson
February 4, 2020
My prayers and condolences to the family during this difficult time.
Pam Nordstrom
February 4, 2020
Tom: I am so sorry for your loss.
(we worked together at RDG)
Terry Kerkman
February 3, 2020
If Real beauty is skin deep, Phyllis O'Halleran was the most beautiful woman our family had the privilege to know. She lived life with such joy, kindness, selflessness, a faith filled heart, and an endless love for us. My Mom for a time was a single parent raising 4 children on a shoestring budget. Phyllis was a true friend, who treated her with grace and dignity when she needed it most. All of us kids embraced her as our second Mom. Phyllis opened her heart, her home, and in even greater amounts she lived as an example of generosity and unconditional love. As my mother reminded me the memories we hold dearest are all those days that turned into months, that turned into years of our times together as family. "Death and love are the two wings that bear the good woman to heaven" upon her passing we are sure they materialized to fly her up to those who have made the journey before her, jubilant, and joyfully in reuniting again. Phyllis was an ordinary woman who did extrodinary things for so many, her love, and laughter will forever live on in our hearts. Our deepest condolences to all her family.
SuLyn Musselman
February 1, 2020
Phyllis was one of the sweetest bonus moms I ever knew. Always loving and welcoming. I am so grateful for her influence in my life, and for the love she and Jim showed me, and for my friendship with your family. O'Halleran family, Kathleen and Kevin, you are in my prayers, and I send you all my love and friendship.
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