Mrs. Phillips was quite an inspiration to the music community through her many years of work at B&G Music House, Belleville, IL. After retirement, she and her husband Raymond established the Hickory Hut BBQ, Belleville, IL, which they owned and operated for 18 years. Dorothy was known for her many famous recipes. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer E. and Florence I., nee Wilbert, Schroeder.
Surviving are her husband, Raymond E. Phillips of Belleville, IL;
two daughters, Judith (Vince) Bemowski of Swansea, IL,
and Kathleen Kehrer of Belleville, IL;
two sons, Douglas Phillips of Swansea, IL,
and Lawrence (Cindy) Phillips of Belleville, IL;
nine grandchildren, Stephen (Linda) Hickey, Thomas (Katie) Hickey, Joseph Hickey,
Anna Kehrer, Samuel Kehrer, Scott Phillips, Cameron Phillips, Molly (Ryan) Fassbinder,
and Cassie (Joe) Hill;
and eight great-grandchildren, Miranda, Madelyn, and Malaina Hickey, Charlie Hickey, Jake and Alyssa Phillips, and Morgan and Grace Fassbinder.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Funeral: Private family services will be held Friday, November 13, 2015, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.
Burial will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO.
Condolences Left For Dorothy Phillips
Dear Judy and Family,
Your Mother is beautiful!! And now she will be glorious with God. My deepest sympathy to everyone who loved her.
Sincerely,
Marija Allen, BELLEVILLE, Illinois, 62223
My Mom and Dorothy were the Best of friends. and I had the honor of being a long time friend of all of the family.
She is in God,s hands, and will be missed. I will be there in sprit. GOD BLESS to all
Love, Don
Don Shannon, Wildwood, Fl, 34785
Dear Doug and Family; So Sorry to hear of the loss of our Mother. Our thoughts and prayers or with you and your whole family.May she be at peace at home with God.
Jerry and ,Nancy Hurst, Belleville, Illinois, 62223
Dear Dad, Judy, and Ray,
I am so sorry for your loss. She is a beautiful person. You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers, especially during this time sorrow and grieving and need.
God Bless you all.
I love you.
Love always,
Lucy
Lucy Bemowski, Appleton, WI, 54914
Our family sends our deepest sympathy for your loss. May God continue to watch over your family, especially during this grieving period.
With love from Rob, Tracey, Evelyn, and Angelica Lisch
Rob and Tracey Lisch, Overland Park, KS, 66221
We are so sorry for your loss, memories, and are sure there are many, cannot be taken from us. God Bless all of the family, sincerely Ken and Phyllis, from the former Basic Hardware. Miss all of you.
Kenneth and PHyllis Haas, Millstadt, IL, 62260
Doug, Larry, Kathy, Judy and Ray our thoughts and prayers are with you as we share in the sorrow of your loss. Dorothy was a very special lady and I will miss the chats we had over the past few years about our mutual Schroeder and Wilbert families. Fond remembrances, always.
Jim and Sharon Beckett, Glen Carbon, IL, 62034
Doug, Larry, Kathy, Judy and Ray our thoughts and prayers are with you as we share in the sorrow of your loss. Dorothy was a very special lady and I will miss the chats we had over the past few years about our mutual Schroeder and Wilbert families. Fond remembrances, always.
Jim and Sharon Beckett, Glen Carbon, IL, 62034
Dear Vince and Judy,
I’m sorry to hear of your temporary loss, as I know how close you were to your mom.
I’m just glad she was able to see her daughter get married to a good man, my GodFather, and become happier.
Prayers and love,
Michael
Michael Seyfert, Princeville, IL, 61559