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Phyllis Powers Obituary
Born: November 20, 1928 in Sterling, IL
Died: January 14, 2022 in Sterling, IL
Phyllis Nell Lendman Powers, Mother, Grandma, GG, 93 of Sterling, passed away peacefully Friday, January 14, 2022 at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, with her family by her side.
Phyllis was born on November 20, 1928, in Sterling, the daughter of Russell and Nellie (Coats) Zigler. She attended Sterling Community High School. Phyllis was united in marriage to Bill Lendman in June of 1948. He preceded her in death on February 11, 1979. She then married Dean Powers and he preceded her in death on May 22, 2007. Having a passion for flowers, she had been employed at Lundstrom Florist, as well as, Swartley's Greenhouse. She lived life to its fullest and enjoyed golfing, evenings out with her sister, Kay, and Sunday breakfast with her buddy David. She enjoyed walks with her girls and cherished time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She never met a stranger she couldn't talk to. Phyllis was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling.
She is survived by her children, Terry (Karen) Lendman of Sarasota, FL, Theresa (Carl "Chuck") Swanson of Sterling, Kim (Judy) Lendman of Sterling and Janice (Curt) Repass of Sterling; one sister, Kay Thayer; one brother, Mike (Bev) Zigler; sisters-in-law, Betty Zigler and Betty Arnold; eleven grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren and one on the way; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, Bill and Dean; sister, Bev Longanecker; brothers, Norv, Bob, and Barney Zigler; and great granddaughter, Charlotte Dawson.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 from 9:00-10:30 A.M. at the McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling, 505 1st Avenue. Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 A.M. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling with the Reverend James R. Keenan, Celebrant officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Sterling.
Memorials may be made in her memory to St. Mary's School or Rock River Hospice and Home.
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Marlene K Vogel
January 18, 2022
I have fond memories of the many holiday & taco family gatherings Phyllis always had. There would always be a house full people all talking and laughing and the kids would be running around half-wild but she never let the chaos phase her. She truly enjoyed family time. I´ll remember her graciousness, her great sense of humor and how she always spoke exactly what was on her mind. RIP Phyllis. You´ll not be forgotten.
Marcia Bauer
January 18, 2022
I am so sorry to hear your sweet mother has passed away. I loved her personality and her ever ready smile.
Prayers for all the family.
Sandi Arduini
January 17, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss her smiling face and friendly chats when I walk my dog by her house.
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