Charles P. Phillips

Phillips, Charles P. 'Charlie'

McFarland -- Charles P. Phillips, age 84 of McFarland, passed away at HospiceCare in Fitchburg on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 surrounded by his family. He was born in Madison on September 9, 1924, a son of George and Mabel (Murray) Phillips, and graduated from East High School. Charlie was united in marriage to Magdalen Kuntz. He worked as a plasterer for Fix Brothers in Madison, and retired from the City-County Building as a painter. He was a devoted caregiver to his wife Magdalen for 41 years. Charlie was an honorary member of the McFarland Historical Society, on the board of McFarland Senior Citizens, a lifetime member of McFarland Lutheran Church, played first base for the McFarland Home Talent Baseball Team, and was a member of the 1945 and 1946 Championship teams. He enjoyed fishing, crossword puzzles and spending time with his family. He is survived by his son Mark (Ken Hughes) Phillips; daughter, Mary (William) Gross; grandchildren, Amy (Jared) Thatcher, Scott (Tania) Gross, Eric Gross, and Lisa Gross; great grandson, Charlie Gross; and his beloved pet, Lizzie. Charlie was preceded in death by his wife, Magdalen; son, Alan; and 2 brothers, Ralin and Samuel. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 2:00pm at McFarland Lutheran Church, 5529 Marsh Rd., McFarland, with the Rev. Jeffrey Tomberlin officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Monona. The family will greet friends at the Olson-Holzhuter-Cress Funeral Home in McFarland on Friday, January 16^th from 4pm to 7pm, and again at church on Saturday from 1pm until the time of service. -Special thanks to Laurie and Tom Downs-

 

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