Obituary for Phyllis Joy Nielson
Phyllis Joy Nielson, 71, of Rockford, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at her home following a brief illness. She was born July 17, 1950 in Rockford, the daughter of Edward Lawrence and Emma Augusta (Barr) Mueller. She graduated from Winnebago High School in 1968. Phyllis married Terry Lee Nielson on April 7, 1973 at the First Presbyterian Church of Winnebago.
Phyllis worked in the Winnebago school district for over 20 years. She enjoyed knitting, reading, playing cards, cross word puzzles, watching Chicago sports teams especially the Cubs and Bears.
Phyllis is survived by her husband, Terry Nielson of Rockford; sons, Randy (Becky Moore) Nielson of Machesney Park, Michael (Stephanie Schneider) Nielson of Rockford; granddaughter, Megan (Rick Skryd) Nielson of Clearwater, FL; brother, Edward (Judy) Mueller of Davis; several nephews and nieces.
Phyllis is predeceased by her parents, Edward and Emma Mueller, sister, Pamela Mueller.
A visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Genandt Funeral Home, 602 N. Elida St., Winnebago.
Interment 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 13, 2022, at the Lawndale section in Willwood Burial Park, 7000 W. State St., Rockford.
In lieu of flowers a memorial will be established. For an online obituary and tributes go to www.genandtfuneralhome.com.
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Phyllis worked in the Winnebago school district for over 20 years. She enjoyed knitting, reading, playing cards, cross word puzzles, watching Chicago sports teams especially the Cubs and Bears.
Phyllis is survived by her husband, Terry Nielson of Rockford; sons, Randy (Becky Moore) Nielson of Machesney Park, Michael (Stephanie Schneider) Nielson of Rockford; granddaughter, Megan (Rick Skryd) Nielson of Clearwater, FL; brother, Edward (Judy) Mueller of Davis; several nephews and nieces.
Phyllis is predeceased by her parents, Edward and Emma Mueller, sister, Pamela Mueller.
A visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Genandt Funeral Home, 602 N. Elida St., Winnebago.
Interment 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 13, 2022, at the Lawndale section in Willwood Burial Park, 7000 W. State St., Rockford.
In lieu of flowers a memorial will be established. For an online obituary and tributes go to www.genandtfuneralhome.com.
Previous Events
Visitation
Thursday
12
May
5:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Genandt Funeral Home
602 N. Elida St.
Winnebago, IL 61088
Interment
Friday
13
May
11:00 AM
Willwood Burial Park
7000 W. State St.
Rockford, IL 61102
In the Lawndale section.
Cemetery Details
Location
Willwood Burial Park
7000 W. State St.
Rockford, IL 61102
Memorial Contribution
In lieu of flowers a memorial will be established.
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