Phyllis F. Brook, 88, of Burlington, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Geneva Lake Manor.
Phyllis was born in Lyons on May 9, 1931 to Leonard and Lauretta (nee Dreesman) Heck. Her early life was spent in Lyons, where she graduated from St. Joseph’s Grade School and St. Mary’s High School. On Nov. 28, 1959 at St. Joseph’s Church in Lyons, she was united in marriage to Charles Brook. Since marriage, Burlington has been their home. Charles preceded her in death on Dec. 30, 2016.
After marriage, Phyllis worked as a bookkeeper for Dardis Lumber. She became a homemaker after having children but went back to work part time at Trostels in Lake Geneva after her children were grown. She was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church and enjoyed watching the Packers and Brewers and tending to her flower gardens. She also enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandkids and great-grandkids.
Phyllis is survived by her daughter, Elaine (Tony) Vos; son-in-law, Ernest Grulich Jr.; grandchildren, Amanda (Josh) Schuster, Lindsay (Chad) Held, Justin (Keena) Vos, Ryan (Brittany) Vos and Matthew (Jillian) Grulich; and great-grandchildren, Finley and Caroline Held, Cole and Madelyn Schuster, Brooke, Lainey and Emma Vos and Jamson Grulich. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, husband and daughter, Carol Grulich.
The family would like to thank Randall Schmidt and the staff at Geneva Lake Manor, along with the staff of Aurora at Home Hospice for their care and compassion during this time.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family would be appreciated, so that they may make a charitable donation in Phyllis’ name.
Visitation and a Mass of Christian Burial for Phyllis were held on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Phyllis was laid to rest at St. Charles Cemetery immediately following Mass.
Schuette-Daniels Funeral Home is serving the family. Well-wishers may visit www.danielsfamilyfuneral.com.
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