Phyllis Lee Selke
August 3, 1946 - November 8, 2014
Phyllis L. Selke (nee Bennage) Age 68, of Wilmington, IL, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2014 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home in Joliet, IL. Born August 3, 1946 in Chicago, IL. Member of the St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Morris, IL. Phyllis was previously Past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Holly Chapter #183 in Braidwood and also Saradee Moon Chapter in Lockport, IL. She enjoyed ceramics, and was always willing to help others in need. Surviving are her husband, Verne, whom she married March 13, 1965 in Chicago; two daughters, Carol Zelaya of DeKalb, IL and Sandy (Tim) Theis of Blandinsville, IL; one son, David (Tina) Selke of Downers Grove, IL; six grandchildren, Cameron, Krysta, Lauren, Tyler, Mariah, and Josh; one sister, Betty (Tony) Martinez of Traverse City, MI; and nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was her parents, Earl Bennage and Betty Jane (nee Massey) Churchill; and one brother, Richard Bennage. Funeral services will be at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory, Braidwood Chapel, Friday, November 14, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Rev. James Steele will officiate. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Joliet, IL. The visitation will be Thursday, November 13, from 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in her name may be directed to the Kidney Foundation. For more information and to visit her online guestbook, please log on to www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com or find us on Facebook at www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com. R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory 401 E. Main St., Braidwood, 815-458-23336 www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com
Phyllis L. Selke (nee Bennage) Age 68, of Wilmington, IL, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2014 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home in Joliet, IL. Born August 3, 1946 in Chicago, IL. Member of the St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Morris,... View Obituary & Service Information