Phyllis Mae Ewert, 93, died peacefully, December 8, 2022.
Phyllis was born November 6, 1929, the daughter of Louis and Vera Ermel. On August 25th, 1951, she married Melvin Ewert. They met, made their first home, and started their family in Norfolk, Virginia where Melvin was stationed in the Navy.
Phyllis was a Real Estate Broker for over 40 years in the Fox Valley area. She also worked for the Kane County Department of Transportation as a Right of Way Agent. She held many other notable positions in her working life. Phyllis was the first female mail carrier in Carpentersville, IL. Other jobs included working at Huntley High School as a secretary and at Hodges West Side Truck Center.
Phyllis was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who will be missed by all who knew her. Later in her life she moved to Huntley Del Webb. She loved playing cards and especially enjoyed playing pinochle. She was a long-time member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Huntley and was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone in need.
She is survived by her children, George Ewert and Cindi (Don) Cook; four grandchildren, Scott (Kristen), Jana, Matthew (Amber) and Aimee (Kyle); four great grandsons, Bryan, Elijah, Knollyn, and Finnley; and by many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death her husband, Melvin, daughter-in-law, Michele, her parents, Louis and Vera Ermel, and siblings, Julie, Louie, Fred, Ron, Marilyn, Paul, and infant sister.
Please join in celebrating Phyllis’s life with a visitation held on Thursday, December 15, 2022, from 4-8pm at DeFiore Funeral Home at 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. Her funeral service will be held on Friday, December 16, 2022, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Huntley at 12 Noon. The burial will be in Lakewood Memorial Cemetery in Elgin following the service. Flowers are welcome and may be sent to DeFiore Funeral Home at 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. Any contributions in memory of Phyllis may be made and directed to Trinity Lutheran Church, Huntley.
For further information please contact the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to ww.defiorefuneral.com
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George, Cindi and families, you have my deepest sympathy. Aunt Phyllis will definitely be missed. Such a sweet, caring soul. Loved her dearly!
Phyllis was a wonderful very giving person. Never did I hear a mean or hateful word come from her. I think there are two words that best describes Phyllis Love & Respect she will be missed!!!!!
My condolences to family, friends and anyone who may have had the pleasure of meeting Grandma Ewert (Phyllis). I will miss her infectious smile and comical responses to my always humorous questions. May you rest easy and give our loved ones in heaven a hug, kiss and ensure them that they are thought of daily as you will be too!
My most sincere condolences. Phyllis was so kind to me and had the sweetest soul. I always loved her wit and caring nature. I will miss her deeply!
Aunt Phyllis was a very caring person she will be missed by all.
Cindi and Don so sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences. Cherish the memories of her.
Phyllis~ A true sweetheart. So blessed to have known her and the love and light that was in her. May all the love she gave to others, return to her in her heavenly home with Christ. My deepest sympathy to all her family and God’s sustaining peace.
We would like to extend our sympathies and send caring hugs to your families. I look back with fond memories during this time of the year of Aunt Phyllis and the Ewert family on Christmas day at Aunt Shelby's. Wishing you all well during this difficult time.
George and family, I am very sorry for the loss of your family. My most sincere condolences and hope for a speedy resignation.
George and family, I am very sorry for the loss of your family. My most sincere condolences and hope for a speedy resignation.