Phyllis Stadtmueller, 86, (Rockford, IL) departed this life on October 21, 2026 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born July 7, 1940 in New Holstein, WI, daughter of the late Clarence and Alice Wilberscheid-Halfman. Phyllis married Robert Stadtmueller on October 8, 1960 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Chilton, WI. Phyllis and her husband Bob managed the Octopus Car wash together for 23 years. Upon retirement, they enjoyed travelling the United States as ambassadors for Winnebago Itasca motor home club. Phyllis was an amazing matriarch who loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren unconditionally supporting them in all aspects of their lives. She was a devoted Catholic and an active member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Her compassionate, empathetic and philanthropic spirit was expressed through her participation in the Catholic Women’s League. Phyllis also volunteered for Alpine Kiwanis annual Brat Days where she distributed and counted tickets. A talented seamstress, she won awards in quilting and sewing competitions. She enjoyed the comradery of her many close friends and the company of her family. A lifelong Green Bay Packer fan, she was most animated when watching games or discussing the team.

Survivors include her children, Lorri Ingrassia (Ted Ingrassia III), Lynn Stadtmueller (Pam Douglas); grandchildren, Angela Arwady (Dan Arwady) and Theodore Ingrassia IV (Jess Ingrassia) ; great-grandchildren, Robert and Altair Ingrassia and T.J., Tyler and Leila Arwady; brothers-in-law, Dennis McHugh, Jim Schmelzle and Jim Schwanke and sister-in-law, Sandy Stadtmueller. She is further survived by her nieces and nephews. Predeceased in death by her husband Robert (Bob) Stadtmueller, parents, Clarence and Alice Halfman, step-father, Robert Zierer , her siblings Shirley Stenklyft and Jean Schwanke, step siblings, Mary (Howard) Zentner, John Stadtmueller, Franz Stadtmueller, Kate (Bob) Janssen, Margo McHugh, Theresa Schmelzle and Len (Pat )Stadtmueller.

Family expresses their sincere gratitude for the outstanding and thoughtful care of the staff of St. Anthony Medical Center especially Drs Naeem and Hanif, Keegan, Christy and Faith.

The wake will take place Tuesday October 27th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 South Mulford Road, Rockford. The Funeral Mass will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 4401 Highcrest Road, Rockford, preceded by a visitation beginning at 10am at Holy Family Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Catholic Women’s League, P.O. Box 1854, Rockford, IL 61110 Send condolences and share memories at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.