Obituary of Dottie Phillips

Phillips, Dottie D. (nee Saltsman) Age 91. Passed away peacefully Monday, April 16, 2012 at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, IL. with her family by her side. Born in Seneca, IL. She was a Dwight resident for 20 years, and a Joliet area resident since 1965. Retired from Wieboldt's Department Store as a Department Manager after many years of service. Employed by Uniroyal Corporation at the Joliet Arsenal. She was a member of the Women of the Moose Joliet Lodge # 300, and the Ladies Auxiliary Cantigny Post #367 for over 56 years. A volunteer at the Rialto Square Theater for over 14 years. Dottie was a die-hard Cubs fan since seeing her first game over 70 years ago. She is such a huge fan that she loved to hear, Cubs Win, Cubs Win, Cubs Win. Preceded in death by her husband, George A. Phillips (1993); a son, George "Danny" Phillips (2011), her parents, Daniel and Ollie Saltsman; one brother, Fred (Lucy) Saltsman; and three sisters, Hallie (Carma) Erickson, Doris Saltsman and Pearl Lovel. Survived by a son, Roger (Linda) Phillips of Shorewood; one daughter, Debi (Patrick) Ryan of Joliet, daughter-in-law, Pamela Phillips of Machias, ME; nine grandchildren, Melany Maker, Miles Phillips and Mason (Leslie Ann) Phillips of Machias, ME; Allison (Demetris) Anderson of Joliet, Lisa (Terrance) Tate of Joliet, Roger A. Phillips, Jr. of Shorewood, IL and Tracy Phillips of Shorewood, IL; James (Jackie) Kinney of Channahon and Sarah Kinney-Owano (Mickey Owano) of Joliet; 17 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and one brother, Leonard (Mary) Saltsman of Brighton, CO; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by her entire family, especially her cherished grandchildren. Funeral Services for Dottie D. Phillips will be Friday April 20, 2012 where services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home chapel. Interment Lisbon Cemetery, Lisbon, IL. Visitation Thursday 3-8 p.m. at: FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet For information: (815) 741-5500