Darleen M. Phillips

Darleen M. Phillips, age 82 of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Hitz Memorial Home in Alhambra, IL. She was born on Tuesday, September 26, 1939, in Clayton, MO, the daughter of Virgil and Mary Flucht. She was a former member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary to Post #5694 (continuous since 1962); Highland Woman's Club; Evangelical United Church of Christ, Highland, IL; and Church of Christ, Troy, IL. Darleen was born in Clayton, MO and grew up in Branson, MO and Alton, IL area. In 1960 after moving to Highland, she worked for Basler Electric Co., Wick's Organ Co., B-Line Corp. and then Artex, Inc. for 18 years and retiring in 2000. After retiring she went camping for two months in Alaska and spent winters in Texas. Her life partner was associated with the Ainad Temple Shriners and MaCliBo, in which she loved helping. They enjoyed working outside, camping, being members of the Cloud 9 Ranch Club, Inc., at Caulfield, MO, where she loved 4-wheel riding with friends. Darleen particularly loved outdoor activities and nature. Her hobbies were doing crafts and arranging flowers. She especially loved time with their grandchildren. Survivors include: Life Partner - Wayne O. Deibert (together since 1998), Highland, IL Daughter - Starla K. (Earl W., Jr.) Powell, Scottsville, KY Son - Brian K. Maurer, Highland, IL Life Partner's Son - Dean C. (Cheryl) Deibert, Highland, IL Life Partner's Daughter - Denise M. (Ray) Joseph, Highland, IL Step Child - Glen C. Phillips Step Child - Steven C. Phillips Step Child - Gianna Phillips Life Partner's Step Son - Kevin (Darla) Kuhner Life Partner's Step Daughter - Kathy Brown Grandchild - Chontel M. Powell Grandchild - Amber Markus Grandchild - Ashley A. (Tony Heimsath) Zurliene Grandchild - Earl W. "Will" (Shelby) Powell III Grandchild - Wendy J. (Brett) Gustin Grandchild - Danielle B. (Significant Other Brandon Hanna) Maurer Grandchild - Desiree A.(Significant Other Aaron Klinkradt) Maurer Life Partner's Step-Grandchild - Amanda Reinhardt Life Partner's Grandchild - Anthony (Heather) Deibert Life Partner's Grandchild - Ashley (Steve) Alier Life Partner's Grandchild - Alex Deibert Great Grandchild - Breanna K. Powell Great Grandchild - Kimberly Powell Great Grandchild - Kaydan Powell Great Grandchild - Karter Powell Great Grandchild - Lucy Powell Great Grandchild - Charlie Powell Great Grandchild - Amara Still Great Grandchild - Theo Hanna Life Partner's Great Grandchild - Maxwell Deibert Life Partner's Great Grandchild - Reilly Alier Life Partner's Great Grandchild - Eleanore Alier Life Partner's Great Grandchild - Renley Deibert Life Partner's Great Grandchild - Beatrice Reinhardt Sibling - Donna M. (Bob) DePew She was preceded in death by: Father - Virgil William Flucht - Died 5/01/1966 Mother - Mary Margaret Gregory - Died 3/16/2012 Step Father - Steward Osman Mitchel - Died 9/16/2016 Second Husband - Gene Franklin "Seymour" Maurer - Died 1/12/2004 Third Husband - Leroy Lee Phillips - Died 8/12/1995 Life Partner's Son - Dana W. Deibert - Died 12/24/1976 Half Sister - Verann Bertram Half Sister - Janet Flucht-Morrissey - Died 8/02/2006 Half Brother - George W. Flucht Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, July 05, 2022, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL and from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 06, 2022, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Memorial Service will be at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 06, 2022, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL, with David Glisson, Assoc. Pastor, Impact Church, Bowling Green, KY, officiating. Interment will be at Highland City Cemetery in Highland, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Darleen M. Phillips

September 26, 1939 - June 29, 2022