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Phyllis Cheeseman Obituary

Phyllis Cheeseman
Born: May 30, 1931 in Morrison, IL
Died: August 23, 2023 in Woosung, IL
Phyllis Lancaster Cheeseman, passed away on August 23, 2023. She was born May 30, 1931 in Morrison, IL to Clifford and Vivian (Gibson) Lancaster. She received her education in Whiteside County Schools.
Phyllis worked many years as an inspector for Multi Products. Later working for Raynor Garage Doors in Dixon where she served as lead for several years in the operator department, retiring after 25 years. She taught Sunday school for many years and belonged to the Order of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed going to BINGO with her daughters, doing scratch off tickets, and spent many hours outside puttering around in her flowers and doing yard work.
She is survived by three daughters, Brenda Vazquez, Charlotte (Keith) Lench, and Rogean (Gale) Keime; five beautiful grandchildren, Lynette, Erika, Jacqueline, Gino, and Daniel; seven great grandchildren; and four great, great grandchildren; one brother, Charles (Joyce) Lancaster; several nieces and nephews and close friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved children, Phillip Cheeseman and Lucille Hall; four brothers; and three sisters.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2023 from 1:00-2:00 P.M. at the McDonald Funeral Home in Milledgeville. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 P.M.at the funeral home with Pastor Bunyan Cocar officiating. Burial will conclude at South Elkhorn Cemetery in Milledgeville.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. For online condolences, please visit: www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Sauk Valley News on Aug. 25, 2023.

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Steven Weathers

August 19, 2024

As long as we continue to speak her name and relive memories we have all shared About Phyllis, her spirit will rest comfortably in our hearts and minds. What a cherished gift to receive!

Shelly Frye

August 26, 2023

Phyllis I love you and miss you. You were like a mama to me and I will see you
again in heaven !

Steven Weathers

August 25, 2023

What an amazing spirit and zest for life Phyllis demonstrated. She wanted us to believe she couldn“t be bothered with us as we gathered in her house made a number of messes in her kitchen over the years, but she was a push over. I know all of our hearts are aching as we have to let her physical being go, but her spirit will forever reside in our hearts and in the countless memories we were gifted. Condolences to her family.

Susan D Slaughter

August 25, 2023

I will miss you...
Love,
Susie

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