Phyllis M. Severson

Phyllis "Babe" M. Severson, 90, Rockford, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2011 at MorningStar Village. Born April 24, 1921 in Rockford; daughter of Phillip E. and Elsie (Mumma) Colvin. She graduated from Central High School class of 1939. Phyllis married Sigurd Severson on September 27, 1941. She was a member of Second Congregational United Church of Christ and was actively involved, as she served in; adult choir, senior bell choir, choir guild, choir mother, sanctuary guild and deaconess. Phyllis was also the director of volunteers at SwedishAmerican Hospital from 1969 to 1970 and a volunteer in the emergency room for many years. Former member of the Women's Club. Worker and usher for Community Concert Association, Mendelssohn Club and Guild of Rockford Symphony. Survived by sons, Gary (Julie) Severson and Richard (Deborah) Severson; daughters, Janise (Tom) Kline, Sandra Spitzmiller and Susan (John) Anderson; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Kathryn Klint; several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents; husband, Sigurd; sisters, Leta Cutting and Helen Johnson; brothers, Charles, Fredrick, Harry and Robert. Memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, May, 20, 2011 at Second Congregational United Church of Christ, 318 N. Church St. with Rev. Fred Krauss officiating. A memorial visitation will be held from 1:30 until the time of service at the church. Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Riverside Chapel assisted the family. Share memories and extend condolences at www.fitzgeraldfuneralhome.com