Phyllis Josephine (Maternoski) Linders

Phyllis J. Linders, 86, Ledgeview, passed away on November 3, 2015, ending her courageous battle with cancer. The daughter of the late Bernard (Ben) and Sophie (Rosek) Maternoski was born on June 7, 1929, in Glenmore. In 1946, Phyllis graduated from East De Pere High School. She was employed with the local telephone company and worked at St. Norbert College for over 25 years as a Switchboard Operator and in Admissions. Before retirement, she provided care for the elderly for over 19 years. She married Ignatius “Spike” Linders on September 15, 1951 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in De Pere. Phyllis was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. She enjoyed sewing and doing crafts. In her free time, she could often be found at the casino playing bingo and the penny slots. While in her home, a highlight was to watch the wild turkey, deer and variety of birds who visited, especially the cardinals. She is survived by her children: Gary (friend Jan Piechota) De Pere; Linda (Don) Cavanaugh, Denmark; Sandi Healy, De Pere; Sharon (Alvin) Styczynski, Pulaski; eight grandchildren: Eric (Amanda) Linders; Keith (Bekkie) Cavanaugh; Krista (Ken) Bjorklund; Melanie (Brad) Hanold; Megan Healy; Ryan (Carly) Healy; Jamie (Lori) Gajewske; Jeremy Gajewske; 12 great-grandchildren: Ethan Linders; Regan and Michael Cavanaugh; Izzy and Jayce Bjorklund; Macie and Braxton Hanold; Alannah and Kendrick Healy; Andrew, Matthew, and Jacob Gajewske; sister, Millie (Ken) Bain; sisters-in-law, Bernice and Ruth Linders; former daughter-in-law, Susan Linders; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many wonderful friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ignatius “Spike” Linders; infant daughter, Mary Jo; four brothers-in-law: Roger (Elaine) Linders; Kenneth Linders; Delmar Linders; Aloysius (Elaine) Linders; sister-in-law, Rita Kinnard; stepfather, John Vaessen and former son-in-law, Roger Gajewske. Friends and family may visit at Cotter Funeral Home, 860 N. Webster Ave, De Pere, on Monday, November 9, 2015 from 3:30pm until 7:30pm. A prayer service will be held at 7:00pm. Visitation will continue at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 220 S. Michigan St, De Pere, on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 from 9:30am until 10:45am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Phyllis at 11:00am, with Rev. Richard Getchel, officiating. Burial will take place at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotterfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established. The Linders family would especially like to thank Dar, Lana, Leah, Gwen, Barb, and the entire Unity Hospice “Team” for their compassionate and professional care of our mother.

Reception:
The Fr. Tony Dolski Parish Center
220 S. Michigan St.
De Pere, WI 54115