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Eleanor Fredricka Olmer McPhillips

9 Jan 1925 – 30 Sep 2020

Birth9 Jan 1925
Death30 Sep 2020
CemeterySaint Johns Catholic Cemetery
Lindsay , Platte County , Nebraska , USA
Added byJudy Johnson on 01 Oct 2020
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Eleanor McPhillips, 95, of Lindsay, Nebraska, died Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at her sons home, rural Lindsay. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, October 3, at 10:00 AM, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Lindsay, with Fr. Eric Olsen celebrating the Mass. Interment will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery, rural Lindsay. Visitation will be on Friday from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM with a 7:00 PM Vigil Service at the church. Visitation will continue on Saturday from 9:00 AM until service time also at the church. Eleanor McPhillips was born January 9, 1925, in Humphrey, Nebraska, to John and Stella (Eisenmenger) Olmer. She graduated from St. Francis Catholic High School in Humphrey, and on September 7, 1943, in a double wedding at St. Francis Catholic Church, married Pascahl “Pat” McPhillips. The couple farmed in the Joliet Township near St. John’s Catholic Church rural Lindsay. Eleanor was a kind, hardworking lady, who helped Pat with the field work and the livestock. She enjoyed ballroom dancing, spending time with her children and grandchildren. Besides working on the farm and raising six children, Eleanor butchered chickens, rendered the chicken fat for lard, made her own lye soap, and was known for her chocolate chip cookies. She never had a harsh word for anyone. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Lindsay. Eleanor is survived by: Son – Pascahl McPhillips, Jr. of Grand Island, NE Son – Larry (Rebecca) McPhillips of David City, NE Daughter – Margaret (Dave) Arlt of Lindsay, NE Son - Daniel (Kathy) McPhillips of Lindsay, NE Son – Dennis (Debra) McPhillips of Lincoln, NE Son – Duane McPhillips of Lindsay, NE 16 Grandchildren 30 Great Grandchildren Sister – Mildred Miksch of Columbus, NE Brother – Fr. Vernon Olmer of Indian Hills, MI Brother – Bill (Mary Jo) Olmer of Nebraska City, NE Brother – George (Marilyn) Olmer of Lincoln, NE Brother – Art (Mary) Olmer of Humphrey, NE Brother – Gene (Marge) Olmer of Humphrey, NE Many nieces and nephews Eleanor was preceded in death by: Parents – John and Stella Olmer Husband – Paschal “Pat” McPhillips Sisters – Dolores McPhillips & Marina Olmer Brothers – Edwin & Robert Olmer

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