Phyllis K Bixler, age 83, of Joliett, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at her residence.

She was born on Friday, June 5, 1936, in Hegins Twp, a daughter of the late David Wolfgang and the late Carrie Schlegel Wolfgang.

Phyllis was a seamstress in area garment factories prior to her retirement.

She was a member of Joliett United Methodist Church, Joliet.

Her husband, Leonard L Bixler, Sr, passed away in 1984.

She is survived by two sons, Leonard L Bixler, Jr and his wife Karen of Tremont, and Dennis G Bixler and his wife Cheryl of Muir; three daughters, Lucinda A Madenford of Joliet, Tina M Plantz of Mechanicsburg, and Lori G Bender and her husband Rick of Joliett; eleven grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; two sisters, Mae Walkinshaw of Williamstown and Helen Snyder of Dornsife; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at the Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, on Monday, March 16, 2020, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Curtis Zemencik officiating.

A viewing will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Monday at the funeral home.

Burial will be made in St. Paul's Cemetery, Sacramento.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com .