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1941
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2022
Jon Phillips Obituary
March 4, 1941 - May 31, 2022
Survived by wife of 45 years, Mary Smithey Phillips; sons, J.D. (Cathy), David (Ann), Peter, Craig Bryne, and Kirk Bryne (Erika); sisters, Alice Robbins and Mary Johns (Mark); grandchildren, Nikki Lefebvre (Jason), Aidan Phillips, Wynn Phillips, Jack Phillips, Evan Phillips, Zane Phillips, Ashley Wainwright, Megan Nelson (Steven), and Calub Bryne; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by mother, Harriet Pfeil Cunningham; and father, Frank Maurice Phillips (pen name, Frank O'Rourke).
VISITATION: Tuesday, June 7, 1-2pm at Church, followed by MEMORIAL SERVICE at 2pm at Christ Community Church, 404 S 108th Avenue, Omaha, NE. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be donated to Christ Community Church Missions Fund.
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2819 S 125th Ave, Ste 367
Omaha NE 68144 402-393-0319
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Andrew Rajah
June 29, 2022
My condolences to your family. Your legacy, Colonel, lives on in your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Kenny Anderson
June 7, 2022
I have a lot of memories with Colonel at the Fish Camp. Our sympathy to you and your family. This picture taken at the fish camp.
mike r. hansel
June 7, 2022
sorry for your loss. god bless the family
Billy Bezoni
June 6, 2022
I am from KCHE radio in Cherokee Iowa. I always loved talking to the Colonel when i could. What an awesome guy and broadcaster. You became a true friend Colonel even if we did not meet. So a true legend has been lost. God bless you Colonel and know you will always be remembered. John 14:6
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