Phyllis Dewitt

Phyllis J. DeWitt, 88, of Machesney Park entered into eternal rest Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in Fernandina Beach, FL.  Born July 26, 1933, in Rockford, the daughter of Arthur William and Pearl Marie (Spielman) Link.  Married Crawford Dean DeWitt on January 17, 1953, in Rockford.  Employed by Pierce Chemical for more than 20 years, retiring in 1980.  Member of Beth Eden United Methodist Church.  Phyllis was an avid bowler, loved reading science fiction and doing puzzles.  She was a Chicago White Sox and Green Bay Packer fan.  Survivors include daughters, Judy Ward of Fernandina Beach, FL., and Karen (Tom) Seay of Machesney Park; son, Mike (Wendy) DeWitt of Rockford; grandchildren, Justin (Paige) Seay, Meggan (Joe) Drilling, Richard (Amelia) Seay, Andrew (Liz Madey) Seay, Peter DeWitt, Emily (Adam Engesetter) Seay, Emery (Brittney) Ward, and Evan Ward; great-grandchildren, Averie Seay, Harper Seay, and Kinslee Seay; many nieces and nephews; and loving cat, Lucy.  Predeceased by her parents; husband; granddaughter, Kimberly Seay; brother, Arthur Link; sisters, Betty Mason, Lois Lukow, and Darlene Stern.

Service at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 11, 2021, in Delehanty Funeral Home, Ltd., 401 River Lane, Loves Park, with visitation from10 a.m. to service time.  Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens.  In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established.