Phyllis L. Crandall

South Beloit, IL

Phyllis L. Crandall, 84 years young, OF South Beloit, IL, passed away Sunday September 6, 2009 at UW Hospital Madison. She was born August 16, 1926 to the late Ora and Ruby (Bradley) Couture in Detroit, MI. Phyllis married Lewis Henry Crandall Jr. on July 27, 1946.

She is survived by her adoring husband, Lewis Crandall; her children, Richard, Gerald and Judy, beloved grandchildren, Tasha, Gregory and Breezy; sisters, Joanne, Beverly, Karen, Pat, CeCe and a multitude of cherished nieces and nephews

She was preceded in death by her parents, Rudy and Doc, daughter, Jacqueline, and sisters, Do Do and Donna.

Over the years, in addition to full time mother and caretaker to the worlds sick, homeless and hungry, she worked for Western Union, Calvary Lutheran Church, Yates American, Warner Electric, Public Defenders and volunteered for Hospice.

Phyllis sang in night clubs and later with the Sweet Adeline’s was a member of Grinnel Hall and a cherished dancer with the Marx Dance Academy where she became everyone’s Grandma. She enriched the lives of everyone privileged to know this fun loving vivacious woman.

Friends and family are encouraged to use the occasion of her passing to join together at the BRIAN MARK FUNERAL HOME, 1000 Inman Parkway, Beloit, WI on Monday September 14^th, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. to remember and celebrate Phyllis’s life with Reverend David Meding of Christian Central Church officiating. Friends will be received on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. A luncheon will be served in the Reflections Room in the funeral home immediately following the service. A memorial is being established in her name.

BRIAN MARK

(formerly Schoenfeld-Mark)

Funeral Home