Phyllis Ann Pershey (nee Kwasegroch), age 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Born in Joliet, Phyllis was a lifelong resident of Joliet, graduating from St. Frances Academy (1945). She married the love of her life on September 22, 1947, and they enjoyed 65 years of marriage. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Vern L. Pershey (August 2012), her father Al Kwasegroch, her mother and step-father Madalyn (Foley) and Joseph Walsh and a sister June Phillips. Phyllis is survived by her daughters Lynne (Jerry) Elwood and Laurie (Michael) Elfter; and her son Vern Michael Pershey. Also, a dear friend Joan Horn. Her grandchildren; Kerry (Warren) Bosarge, Phil (Elaine) Gloeckner, Stasi (Donnie) Burke, Micki Ann (Tony) VanTilburg, Angela (Jeff) McKeighan, Niko (fiancé Jessica) Elfter, April (Zach) Pinkston and 18 great grandchildren. Survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She also leaves her faithful canine companion Jinxie. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks and gratitude to Dr. Ramesh Patel, the staff and nurses at the Joliet Area Community Hospice for their care and concern for Phyllis. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, November 7, 2018, 10:00 a.m. at the Church of St. Jude, 2212 McDonough Street, Joliet, IL. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Joliet Area Community Hospice will be appreciated. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass at the Church of St. Jude. For more information, please call 815-725-0100 or visit www.farkasfuneralhome.com