Phyllis M. Damken of Rockford, Illinois, age 89, born on December 11, 1932, was called home Saturday May 21, 2022. She was married to Charles Damken on February 8, 1963. She was a waitress at many restaurants in her younger years. She retired as a supply clerk for Bergners Distribution Center after 25 years of service in 2007.
She enjoyed many trips to Vegas to play Bingo and Keno. Shopping with the grandkids always put a smile on her face. Phyllis was a member of the Blackhawk Athletic Club and Verdi Auxiliary. She loved all the neighborhood cats and was devoted to her indoor cats, Lulu, and Kiki.
She is survived by her daughter Marianne (David) Hoel, son Daniel (Charlotte) Kite, Lawton OK, stepson Gordon Damken, Lakewood CO., 10 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, sister Barbara Goehring, and stepbrother Robert Goehring. She is preceded by daughter Patricia Sue Kite, husband Charles Damken, sister and brothers, grandson Michael Kite.
Funeral Service will be Friday June 3rd, 2022, time 11:00 a.m. at Sundberg Funeral Home 215 N. 6th St. Rockford, Il. 61107 Rev. Daniel Wynard of Alpine Lutheran will officiate. Friends may visit Thursday June 2, 2022, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Memorials can be sent to the Rockford Firefighter’s Widows Pension Fund. Condolences can be made to Sundbergfh.com
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