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2012
Phillip Gormley Obituary
Phillip was born in Genoa, Ill. on Sept. 1, 1922, the son of the late Louis V. and Laura R. (Crawford) Gormley. He married Shirley Olsen on Sept. 21, 1974, in Genoa, Ill.
Phillip was retired from from the United States Air Force after 28 years of service to his country. He served as a flight instructor and Squadron Commander. After retirement from the service, he enjoyed fishing at his cabin in Canada.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Gormley, of Amherst Jct.;
daughters, Tammy (Sam) Cavarretta, of Carbondale, Ill., Carol (Albert) Ryczek, of Amherst, Sandy (Con) Deering of Vernon Hills, Ill.; grandchildren, Zach Cavarretta, of Las Vegas, Nev., Nicholas Cavarretta, of Carbondale, Ill.; Ryan (Marcy) Peterson, of Amherst, Megan Deering, of Vernon Hills, Ill.; Sister, Jean Merritt, of Surprise, Ariz.; Nephews, Richard Merritt of Phoenix, Ariz., David (Vickie) Merritt, of Clayton, Calif.; Niece, Diane (Joe) Bloyd of DeKalb, Ill.
Phillip was preceded in death by a brother, Tom Gormley and a sister, Betty Ollmann.
Memorial Service will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m., Jan. 14, 2012, at Nelsonville Lutheran Church, with The Rev. Dwight Anderson officiating. Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment of cremains will be in the Nelsonville Lutheran Cemetery.
Register Book and online condolences may be sent by visiting www.voiefuneralhome.com
Voie Funeral Home
120 S. Main St
Iola, WI. 54945
715-445-2560
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Memories and Condolences
for Phillip Gormley
Mary Hollenbaugh
January 25, 2012
So sorry to hear of your loss, Shirley. My love to you and your family.
Joe & Dianne Bloyd
January 14, 2012
My wife Dianne, her father and I just returned from the service for Dianne's Uncle Phil. It was a very moving experience and we learned so much more about Phil than we ever knew before. He touched many people in his life, more than I bet he ever realized. Tammy and Shirley our thoughts are with you always.
Rhonda (Raddatz) Garceau
January 14, 2012
Ryan , your grandpa will dearly be missed
Barbara Andree
January 13, 2012
Heartfelt comfort from Barbara Andree, daughter of Andy & Lois Andree of Genoa. I recognize your name from days gone by at the Vets Club
Alice & Edward Paulaon
January 13, 2012
Phil was a true Patriot and he served his country well His stories from his travels around the world were fascinating and he told them well. He will be missed.
Jim Sachs
January 12, 2012
May it be a source of comfort
at this time of sorrow
That others share your loss
and wish that they could comfort you
Jim Sachs, Adjutant
Plover VFW Post 10262
Barbara Fritz
January 11, 2012
I so enjoyed the visits I had at the Nursing Home with Phil and Shirley. The short time I have known Phil, I have just admired him and his loving relationship with Shirley. I loved all the stories he told about his flying... what a great man. I will miss him and I will miss my visits with Shirley. My father Bob Klein was Phils roommate at Iola Living Assistance. Take much care Shirley...
Ben Collins
January 11, 2012
Phil was always cheerful, and smiling when I came to fill the fuel oil tank. Many times he gave me a cassette tape of favorite music he had recorded. May God's presence comfort you in this hard time.
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