Phyllis Marie (Reisenburg) Bacon (1924-2017)

BACON, REISENBURG, ERICKSON, KLING, SCHOEPPACH

Posted By: Mark Christian
Date: 2/4/2017 at 11:30:28

From Rasmusson-Bacon Funeral Home & Crematory obituary, Nevada and Maxwell, Story County, Iowa:

Phyllis Marie Bacon, 92, of Elkhart, formerly of Goshen, passed away Monday, January 16, 2017 at Hubbard Hill Retirement Community.

Visitation will be 5-8 PM Thursday January 19 at the Brenneman Memorial Missionary Church in Goshen. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday January 20 at Brennamen Memorial Missionary Church. Entombment will take place at Rice Cemetery in Elkhart, Indiana.

Phyllis was born September 24, 1924 near Colgate, North Dakota, the daughter of Heinrich and Ida Marie (Erickson) Reisenburg. She graduated from Colgate High School and attended Chicago Evangelical Institute in Chicago, Illinois. Phyllis was united in marriage to R. Gordon Bacon on June 2, 1944 in Sharon, Wisconsin. She was an excellent hostess, musician, cook, and entertainer, allowing her to be the perfect wife for Gordon, as they pastored several churches in Michigan and Indiana. When her children where in school, Phyllis became a substitute teacher, and then a sales representative for Field Enterprises, winning many awards and achieving position of Regional Manager. In 1969, Phyllis and Gordon moved to Carol Stream, Illinois. Phyllis worked for many years as chief receptionist for the National Association of Evangelicals in Wheaton, Illinois. Upon retirement, the couple moved to Goshen where they lived for 22 years, traveling throughout the world and spending time with family. They moved into Hubbard Hill in Elkhart in 2014. Phyllis was always happiest when surrounded by her friends and family. She was a gifted pianist and singer but above all, Phyllis loved singing the praises of God.

Phyllis is survived by her husband, Dr. R. Gordon Bacon of Elkhart, Indiana; three sons and daughters-in-law: Ronald J. and Deborah Bacon of The Villages, Florida, Dr. Joel F. and Carol J. Bacon of San Antonio, Texas, Robert P. and Carol A. Bacon of Slater, Iowa; one daughter and son-in-law: Barbara E. and Dr. David Kling of Miami, Florida; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren, and four nephews.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers: Wesley (Luella) Reisenburg, Marvin (Blanche) Reisenburg; and two sisters: Marjorie (Myril) Schoeppach, and Lucille who died in infancy.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Brenneman Memorial Missionary Church and/or Bethel College.

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