Phyllis A. Lalleman
November 7, 1942 – June 20, 2019
She will be laid to rest next to her husband at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Michigan and a private family gathering to celebrate her life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Milwood United Methodist Church or Cuff and Ladder Fund-Kalamazoo County.
Obituary
Age 76, passed away at her home on June 20, 2019. Phyllis was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on November 7, 1942, the daughter of the late James W. and Violet L. (Eddy) Plating. On July 26, 1986, she married Joseph M. Lalleman, who preceded her in death on February 6, 2001. Phyllis is survived by her daughter, Vickie Hartness; son, James Hartness; grandchildren, Justin, Maggie, Jessica (Sean), Elizabeth, Sarah and Brandon; sisters, Gail (John) Hill and Donna (Bruce) Jones; and nieces and nephews, Randy (Tonya) Hill, Robin Hill, Jacob (Jessica) Jones, Kimberly (Zach) Bowerman and Jen (Dale) Thomas. Phyllis was also excited about the arrival of her first great-grandchild due in December.
My deepest sympathies to the children and grandchildren of cousin Phyllis, as well as her sisters Gail and Donna, and their families. I have so many wonderful memories of Christmas Eves spent with my Father, Elwood Eddy’s sister Violet, her husband Jim, and their daughters Phyllis, Gail, and Donna, as well as sleepovers at the cottage on Crooked Lake, joined by the cousins from Lockport, Illinois (our Grandmother Davis’ family), with our Dads out fishing at night for bass, and our Moms playing cards on the oil cloth covered round table in the dining room. I love the photo chosen for her Obituary … her smile was contagious, and I find myself smiling back at her picture as I compose this message. To the family: share memories and stories … they will bring you comfort in the days, weeks, and months to come. Remember her … Release her … Rejoice for her! May she rest in eternal peace. Keep an eye out for a cardinal … When you BELIEVE beyond what your eyes can see, signs from HEAVEN show up to remind you LOVE never dies. That cardinal is Phyllis keeping watch over you.
You will be missed Aunt Phyllis, I hope you brought your lipstick with you to give everyone smooches in heaven.
So sorry for your loss.Your mother , grandmother was such a wonderful lady she will surely be missed haven\’t seen her since my dad died but thought of her allot prayer for you Vicki and James and the family for peace and comfort