Phyllis Lorraine Angsten (nee Stomner), 91, born Oct. 23, 1922, died April 29, 2014 in Woodstock at Journeycare Hospice. She was born to Orville and Cora(Bartness) Stomner in Wisconsin Dells, Wi. On November 29, 1947, she married Philip J. Angsten in Chicago, Il. They moved to Crystal Lake in 1949 and began to raise their 4 children. Phyllis was a loving wife & mother, possessing a smile and sense of humor that could fill a room, and was cherished by friends and family alike. An avid Chicago White Sox fan, she enjoyed watching games with her family. She also loved to dance, and managed to get in a few spins at her granddaughter’s wedding recently. Before retirement, she worked at Home State Bank in Crystal Lake, but her family was the career that she valued most. She was especially proud of her grandchildren, Christine & Andrew, whom she loved dearly.
Phyllis is survived by her children, Nancy Angsten of Madison, WI, Dan (Pat) of Crystal Lake, Rick of Crystal Lake; her grandchildren, Christine (Ben) Volling, and Andrew Angsten, all of Crystal Lake. She is also survived by numerous nieces & nephews, sisters Dorothy of Stamford, Ct., and Beverly Shandor of Rolling Meadows. She is also survived by special friends Merle & John Buhrow of Crystal Lake, & Dick Lee of Naples, Fl.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Philip, and son Greg, along with several brothers & sisters. The family would like to acknowledge devoted son Rick’s wonderful care and companionship to his mother these past several years.
Visitation will be held at Davenport Funeral Home, 419 E Terra Cotta Ave (Rt 176), Crystal Lake, IL 60014, Saturday, May 3rd, from 11:00-1:00, with memorial service to follow. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Journeycare Hospice, 405 Lake Zurich Rd., Barrington, Il. 60010.