Phyllis Swanson

Phyllis (Tillman) Swanson, 79, De Pere, formerly of Three Lakes, passed away June 16, 2015, after a long illness. Born in 1936, in Three Lakes, she is the daughter of the late Donald and Genevieve Tillman. Phyllis married Harold Swanson in Wausau, WI, in 1956. She was a very independent person and enjoyed living at her home for many years in Three Lakes. Phyllis was an avid follower of the Packers and the Brewers. She loved her family, her Yorkies, and the outdoors, especially feeding the wildlife.

She is survived by her three children, Curt (Pam) Swanson of Green Bay, Laurie (Gene) Watters of Pulaski, Kevin (Barb) Swanson of Suamico; four grandchildren, Courtney (Ben) Baeb, Kelsey Swanson, Ben (Tera) Swanson, and Logan Swanson; one great grandchild, Noah Baeb; three brothers, Ken (Sandy), Tony (Kathy), and Tom (Kris) Tillman; six sisters, Donna (Sam) Pesl, Sandy (Jerry) Bodoh, Patti (Maynard) Nigbor, Karen (Mark) Poull, Billie (Randy) Tushoski, and Terri (Todd) Kielman; many nieces and nephews.

Phyllis is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold; one sister, Carol Saltness and one brother, Art Tillman.

Graveside service to take place Friday June 26th, at 1 PM at the Town of Three Lakes Cemetery. Visit www.simplycremationgb.com to send the family an online condolence.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of fourth floor Aurora Hospital, and Aurora Hospice especially Sam.

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in her name.