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Phyllis Kaskavage Obituary

PHYLLIS H. KASKAVAGE, 73 OREGON - Phyllis H. Kaskavage, 73, of Oregon died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008, in Pinecrest Manor, Mount Morris. Born Dec. 6, 1934, in Berlin, Wis., the daughter of Henry and Mabel Calkins Morrow. Married to Thomas Kaskavage on Oct. 2, 1952, in Berlin; he died April 26, 1999. Phyllis moved from Oregon to Fairbury with her husband, Tom, in 1979 and returned to Oregon in 2000 following his death. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church of Oregon and the Catholic Daughters of America. Phyllis was a volunteer for Lifeline Food Pantry and at many church activities. Survived by sons, Michael (Joan) Kaskavage of Nevada, Texas, and Patrick (Margaret) Kaskavage of Forrest; daughters, Laurie (Jeff) Corcoran of Oregon and Julie (Tony) Hooker of Villa Grove; daughter-in-law, Julie Kaskavage of Oregon; 18 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; broth-er, Patrick (Marsha) Morrow of Wild Rose, Wis.; and sisters, Ramona (Artie) Hicks and Carol (Ralph) Montgomery, both of Lubbock, Texas. Also preceded by her parents; and son, Mark. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, in St. Mary Catholic Church, Oregon, with the Rev. Richard Kramer, pastor, as celebrant. Burial in St. Mary Cemetery, Oregon. Visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, in Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, Oregon. Memorials may be made to KSB Hospice or charity of the donor's choice. Visit farrellhollandgale.com.
Published by Rockford Register Star from Feb. 10 to Feb. 16, 2008.

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Marlon Taylor

February 13, 2008

It's times like this when my usual command of the language seems to falter. Just know that Janie and I feel your loss and will be thinking of you in the days to come and morn with you the loss of your mom. Remember to lean on your friends. We're all here for you whatever you may need.

Justin THEIM

February 13, 2008

My thoughts are with you.

Barbara McDonald

February 13, 2008

Phyllis was a paitent in our Pulm Rehab group at Rockford Memorial and she was always such a joy and motivated person. It was a privilage to have know her. We are so sorry for your loss.

Mar Roy

February 12, 2008

Our thoughts are with you.
God Bless you All.
Mark & Deb

Russell Harradine

February 12, 2008

Sorry for your loss Mike we are thinking of you and your family.

Tom Harradine

February 12, 2008

Wanted to tell you that my thoughts are with you during this hard time,we are so deepley sorry for your loss, our prayers are with you always, sincerely Tom,Tyler and Jacob Harradine

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