Phyllis Jean Zupke Obituary (1927

Phyllis Jean Zupke, 84, passed away on Thursday, November 10, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph, of natural causes. Phyllis was born July 19, 1927 in Buchanan. She worked at Clark Equipment Company as a computer operator and was a lifetime area resident. On April 5, 1947, in Buchanan, she married George Zupke, who preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her parents, Norris & Myrle Bachman; son, Robert "Zippo" Zupke; and two brothers, Norman & Edwin Bachman. Surviving family includes her daughter, Donna (Robert) Nunley; three grandchildren, Paul Christie, Shawn (Jeff) Dunlap and Adam (Gaynell) Christie; 6 great-grandchildren, Justin, Sierra, Maddison, Isabella, Matt and Thomas; and one sister, Barbara Gooch. Services will be held at 1pm, Friday, November 18, at Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan, with visitation one hour before the service. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan. Memorial donations can be made to the charity of your choice.