Emerita Phillips

Emerita E. Phillips, age 86, of Abbotsford, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021, at the Marshfield Medical Center. Per Emerita’s wishes, there will be no services held.

Emerita was born on November 17, 1934, the daughter of Rudolph and Olivia (Gutenberger) Schoelzel in Colby. She graduated from Colby High School. On December 5, 1953, Emerita was united in marriage to Ray Phillips. He preceded her in death.

Emerita worked in an insurance office, was a waitress and managed a senior center. She mostly worked with her husband on their farm in Blooming Prairie, Minn. She was one of a kind. She loved to help everyone. She had a heart of gold.

Emerita is survived by her children: Doug of Texas, John of Minn. and Amanda Mackay of Minn.; three grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. She is further survived by her special friend, Arnie Jagodzinski of Abbotsford.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and two children: Linda and Keith.

Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com.

Paid obituary 109858