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Florence Phillips Obituary

Phillips, Florence Rose 75, November 27, 2004, loving wife of the late Glen (1985), loving mother of Terry (Steven) Stortz and Lori (Edward) Ossey, fond grandmother of Valerie (Bill) Reimer, Kristin, Marty, Danny and Ryan Stortz and Glen Ossey and the late Rose Stortz, adored great grandmother of Emma Reimer, dear sister of Andrew Jr., Daniel (Connie) and the late Esther and other family members. Visitation Tuesday, 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral service Wednesday, 11 a.m. at Drake & Son Funeral Home, 5303 N. Western Ave. Chicago Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Memorials to the Salvation Army appreciated. Funeral Inquiries: 773-561-6874.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 30, 2004.

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Glen Ossey

April 9, 2021

Past by the old house the other day.
Every Christmas, I think about all of us rushing up the stairs to open gifts and the unique Hello you have when we would walk in. We all miss you dearly and our love grows more every day.

Kristin Stortz

December 1, 2004

I love you With all my heart grandma you were a wonderful woman.....I LOVE YOU

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