Phyllis E. Mennenga

Phyllis E. Mennenga, 93, of Forreston, went to be with her heavenly father Friday February 10, 2017 at Presence St. Joseph Center in Freeport. She was born September 14, 1923 in Ogle County, IL, the daughter of Henry and Luella (Van Raden) Kampen. Phyllis worked for Pinecrest Nursing Home, Micro-Switch, and was a "mini" school bus driver. She was an active member of Forreston Reformed Church. She volunteered for meal on Wheels. She was the Spelling Bee winner in her golden years. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, lawn work, singing, listening to music, ice cream socials, visiting with friends, caring for people in need, and spending time with her "grand dog" Laci. Phyllis is survived by her daughter Lucinda Ashton Forreston, IL; her sister Marguerite "Mag" Simler-Green of Forreston; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother Donald; and her two sisters Burness Goertz and Lillian Schreiber. Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Thursday February 16, 2017 at Forreston Reformed Church. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 P.M. Wednesday at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home in Forreston. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Freeport. A memorial has been established in her memory. Please visit www.burketubbs.com to sign her online guestbook and to share memories.