Phyllis
Phyllis Jean Miller
d. June 13, 2008
Phyllis “Jean” Miller, age 78, of Elizabeth, Illinois, was called home to her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 13, 2008 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Mt. Carroll, Illinois, after a brave battle with Muscular Dystrophy. A Funeral Service will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 16, 2008 at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Massbach, Illinois, with Pastor Steve Anderson officiating. Burial will be in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, Massbach. A visitation will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., Sunday, June 15, 2008 at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Massbach. A memorial fund has been established in Jean’s name. Online condolences and memorial tributes may be sent to the family at
www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com
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Jean was born on September 6, 1929, the daughter of William and Mildred (Endress) Randecker in Freeport, Illinois. Phyllis graduated from Mt. Carroll High School, Class of 1948. She then attended Shimer College in Mt. Carroll, and received her teaching certificate. Jean taught school at Logan and Barret schools. On September 30 1951, Jean married Harold Miller at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Massbach.
Jean enjoyed being a homemaker and helping on the family farm. She was a member of the 4 C’s Club, a card club member for over forty-three years, and a 4-H Leader for fifteen years. Jean was a fantastic cook and enjoyed collecting recipes. One of her wine punch recipes was used at a wedding reception in California. She also enjoyed dancing, was an avid gardener, and especially loved her flowers, birds and wildlife that wandered across their property. Jean had a collection of over 800 owls. Most of all Jean enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
Jean will be dearly missed by her husband, Harold of Elizabeth; two sons, Larry (special friend Barb) Miller of Elizabeth and Russell H.(Theresa) Miller of Savanna, Illinois; two grandchildren, Kurtis and Michael Miller of Champaign, Illinois; two brothers, Robert (Linda) Randecker of Savanna and Allen (Margaret) Randecker of rural Elizabeth; two sisters, Ione (Fred) Mueller of rural Ridott, Illinois, and baby sister,Norma Randecker of Orangeville, Illinois; and many nieces and nephews.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents and one nephew, Randy Gelwicks.
Jean was born on September 6, 1929, the daughter of William and Mildred (Endress) Randecker in Freeport, Illinois. Phyllis graduated from Mt. Carroll High School, Class of 1948. She then attended Shimer College in Mt. Carroll, and received her teaching certificate. Jean taught school at Logan and Barret schools. On September 30 1951, Jean married Harold Miller at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Massbach.
Jean enjoyed being a homemaker and helping on the family farm. She was a member of the 4 C’s Club, a card club member for over forty-three years, and a 4-H Leader for fifteen years. Jean was a fantastic cook and enjoyed collecting recipes. One of her wine punch recipes was used at a wedding reception in California. She also enjoyed dancing, was an avid gardener, and especially loved her flowers, birds and wildlife that wandered across their property. Jean had a collection of over 800 owls. Most of all Jean enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
Jean will be dearly missed by her husband, Harold of Elizabeth; two sons, Larry (special friend Barb) Miller of Elizabeth and Russell H.(Theresa) Miller of Savanna, Illinois; two grandchildren, Kurtis and Michael Miller of Champaign, Illinois; two brothers, Robert (Linda) Randecker of Savanna and Allen (Margaret) Randecker of rural Elizabeth; two sisters, Ione (Fred) Mueller of rural Ridott, Illinois, and baby sister,Norma Randecker of Orangeville, Illinois; and many nieces and nephews.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents and one nephew, Randy Gelwicks.
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