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Phyllis Tinker Obituary

PHYLLIS A. TINKER, 80 LOVES PARK - Phyllis A. Tinker, 80, of Loves Park passed away Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, at home. Born July 13, 1932, in Doniphan, Mo., daughter of John and Lula (McArdle) Allen. Married Floyd Tinker on Sept. 22, 1952, in Rockford. Employed by Atwood Manufacturing for 25 years. She enjoyed bowling, fishing and camping. Survivors include husband, Floyd; children, Barbara (Jim) Woodard, Gary Johnson, Pamela (Patrick) White and David Tinker; grandchildren, Penny (David) Vaughn, Brandon (Nicole) Johnson, Brian Johnson, Shelly (John Ford) Cunningham and Amber (Tyler Stevenson) Tinker; great-grandchildren, Blake and Chance Vaughn, Tyler, Brandon Jr., and Kaylee Johnson, and Shea Cunningham; sister, Donnie (Raleigh) Rackley; many nieces and nephews; and pet poodle, Lil Bit. Predeceased by grandson, David and brother, Carl Allen. Service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, at Delehanty Funeral Home Ltd., 401 River Lane. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at the funeral home. Visit delehantyfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Feb. 10 to Feb. 11, 2013.

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Trudy Brown Murdock

June 11, 2023

I loved Phyllis and I sure do miss her. I miss all of you. Love, Trudy Brown Murdock 618-417-9499

February 11, 2013

To the family of Phyllis Tinker. I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this diffcult time. I worked with Phyllis at Atwood. Her sense of humor was great. She will live on in your memories and in your heart. She will be with you always.
Marie Larson

Gabe Smith

February 11, 2013

I am so sorry for the loss of one of my dearest friends. I will always treasure the memories and fun times I had with Phyllis. She was like a Mom to me. To the Tinker family, I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time as I know family was such an important part of Phyllis's life. She loved you all so much. I will always love you Phyllis and will keep you near in my heart. I know your up in heaven pulling those golden handles. I love you and already miss you so much.

February 11, 2013

I am so sorry for the loss of one of my dearest friends who was also like a Mom to me. My thoughts and prayers to the Tinker family. Family was so important to Phyllis and she loved you all so much. She will always remain in my heart. I love you Phyllis Tinker, may you pull the golden handles in heaven.

Darla Ward (Graham)

February 11, 2013

To the Tinker family: I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort with all of Phyllis' wonderful memories. I will never forget her humorous phrases she used frequently such as "Aww piddle" and "God love it" just to name a couple of my favorites. Love and prayers to the Tinker family. RIP (Rest in Paradise), Phyllis!

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