Phyllis M. Stockdale, 81, of Kenosha, passed away on Monday morning, August 29, 2011, at St. Catherine’s Medical Center surrounded by her family. Born in Milwaukee on April 22, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Caroline (Handel) Reiter. She moved to Kenosha in 1942 and graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School in 1948. On November 14, 1955, she was united in marriage to Robert Stockdale at Trinity Lutheran Church. Phyllis’ favorite job was raising her boys. In her younger years she was employed at Bardens Department Store, the Kenosha County Court House, The Music Center, Dayton Hotel, and the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America, The Robert Wayne Music Center and most recently, P&R Estate Sales. Phyllis loved to travel the United States and Europe. Though she would have never admitted it, she loved to cook and bake. Phyllis is survived by her loving husband, Robert; two sons, Eric (fiancée Ali and her son, Matthew) and Todd (partner Tony); ex-daughter-in-law, Rebecca; her beloved granddaughter, Kelsey; brother, Gary (Sara) Reiter; nieces, Jenny and Heidi; and nephews, Jeff and Mark Reiter. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Dr. Donald E. Reiter. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Emergency and ICU staff at St. Catherine’s Medical Center for their great care and compassion during such a difficult time. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 2nd, at Trinity Lutheran Church at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Thursday at Proko Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. and on Friday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials to Trinity Lutheran Church or a charity of one’s choice would be greatly appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Phyllis’ Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Jerry Johnson and Mark Heffron
September 6, 2011
We are grieved to hear about the passing of Phyllis. We were blessed by her smile and sunny disposition at parties and estate sales. You are in our prayers and we hope that you can receive some comfort from knowing how well liked she has been. Phyllis will be sorely missed. Sincerely, Jerry and Mark
SAMUEL PERRI
September 2, 2011
CECELIA & I WISH TO OFFER CONDOLENCES FOR YOUR LOSE.
Elvin and Jean Kranen
September 1, 2011
Just learned of the passing of Phyllis, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to so many. Our deepest sympathy.
Jimmy Jones
September 1, 2011
Dear Robert & Family, I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your wife & mother. Times like this are hard, but with God's help we make it through! "May she Rest in Peace" Jimmy Jones