Marion F. "Leahr" Phillips

Marion F. Phillips, age 93, formerly of Detroit, IL passed away on September 26, 2025 at her son's home in Lebanon, IL. She was born on July 10, 1932 in Chambersburg, IL to Francis and Myra (Dennis) Leahr. Marion married John R. Phillips on March 21, 1954 at the Detroit Christian Church and he preceded her in death on July 8, 2019. Marion graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1950 and went on to attend Lincoln Christian College. When John returned home from serving our country in the Korean War, they soon got married and started their family. Marion became a true farmer's wife always supportive of her husband and the farm endeavors, while taking care of their family and home. She grew a large vegetable garden of which she canned or froze her produce. She was a wonderful baker, making excellent candy and cookies, especially her oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. Besides being a dutiful wife and mother, she was very loyal to her grandmother, visiting her daily to make sure she had what she needed. Marion was a servant behind the scenes, as she always put others ahead of herself. She was a member of the Detroit Christian Church, the Silver Tea Group, was an election judge, and served on the Detroit Town Board for many years. After moving to Lebanon and living with her son and his family, her grandsons Joe and Jared became very special to her in her final years. Marion was a hardworking, thoughtful, resilient and determined person who loved the Lord and her family. She will be missed by all who knew her. Marion is survived by her two sons, Jack (Rebecca) Phillips of Lebanon, IL and David (Angela) Phillips of Blue Springs, MO; two daughters, Barb (Mark) Ringler of New Berlin, IL and Sarah (James) Baker of Pittsfield, IL; grandchildren, John (Sylvia) Phillips, Joseph Phillips, Jared (Joy) Phillips, Corban (Elizabeth) Phillips, Noah (Natalee) Phillips, Enoch (Macy) Phillips, Jeff (Ann) Lacey, Ben Lacey, Dan Lacey, Faith Baker; great grandchildren, Jameson Lacey, Juliana Lacey, Landon Harshman, Cassia Phillips, Silas Phillips, Lily Phillips; sister, Kathleen Leahr of Galesburg, IL; sister-in-law Betty Bradshaw of Quincy, IL; numerous nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband John; and one brother Myron Leahr. Services will be held on Monday September 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield, IL. Burial will be at the Blue River Cemetery near Detroit, IL. A visitation will be held prior to the service on Monday from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Memorials are suggested to be made to the Detroit Christian Church or the Blue River Cemetery. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Marion F. (Leahr) Phillips, please visit our floral store.