Phoebe Jean Phillipson, age 79, of Whitehall, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, July 29, 2021 in the Trempealeau County Health Care Center in rural Whitehall.

Phoebe was born on November 1, 1941 in Taylor to Arnold and Rhena (Martin) Simonson.  She married Robert Phillipson on March 12, 1960 in Waukegan, IL.  They shared 51 memorable years of marriage together prior to Robert's death on October 24, 2011.

Phoebe worked many years at Western Dairyland as an Executive Administrative Secretary.  She enjoyed sewing, cooking and watching her husband, Bob, work in his gardens.  She devoted her life to raising her children and loving the grandchildren.  Phoebe loved the company of her doggy, Little Lady Jean, who was so dear to her.  She was a wonderful mother who will always be cherished and remembered by her children, family and friends.  Phoebe is now our Angel.

Phoebe is survived by four of her children, Allen (Kris) Phillipson of Lake Wissota, WI, Colleen (Steve) Radsek of Alma, Richelle (Roger) Ekern of Pigeon Falls and Stuart Phillipson of Alma; ten grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, a brother, Arnold (Ruthie) Simonson; three sisters, Phyllis Linnell, Sonja (Dale) Lyngen and Annabelle (Steve) Stenberg; a brother-in-law, Jerome Neitzke; several nieces, nephews and friends.

In addition to her parents and husband, Phoebe was preceded in death by a son, Cheyne; a sister, Barbara Neitzke and a brother-in-law, Gerald Linnell.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Jack Funeral Home in Whitehall.  A graveside service will follow in the Old Whitehall Cemetery in rural Whitehall with Pastor John Oscar officiating.

The Jack Funeral Home in Whitehall is assisting the family with arrangements.