Mardell "Marty" Phillips

Mardell “Marty” M Phillips, age 86, of Wild Rose, Wisconsin, passed away Friday evening Nov 19th, 2021, at Theda Care Medical Center in Wild Rose, Wisconsin.

Marty was born August 30th, 1935, in Neenah WI the daughter of Clarence and Mildred (Haus) Bentle.  She attended school at Appleton West HS.  She was employed as a hospitality hostess most of her adult life.  She was a member of St John’s Lutheran Church in Saxeville, the Moose Lodge and Wild Rose Lion’s Club.

She is survived by six children, Nona Collar, Rusty (Linda) Kimball, Toni (Jay) Post, Todd Kimball, Robin Kimball, and Jamie Kimball.  Marty had 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.  She is also survived by three half-brothers, one half-sister, their spouses and families.  Along with many nieces and nephews.  She was preceeded in death by her parents, grandparents, a daughter, a sister, two brothers and a nephew.

Marty will always be remembered as a woman of strong faith, her love for country music, a true Packer fan, a volunteer, cooking, baking and decorating the house for the holidays. Not to mention an immaculate home and lawn.  She enjoyed camping at Oakwood Campgrounds so much she made it her permanent residence. She was successful with her wish to pass away living in her own home.

Special thank you to Mom’s earthly Angel, Linda who watched over mother on a daily basis, the emergency staff at Theda Care Medical Center, Wild Rose Lion’s club and the congregation at St John’s Lutheran Church.

Funeral Services are being handled by Leikness Funeral Home.  Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday Dec 2nd, 2021, at St John’s Lutheran church in Saxeville, with Pastor Rick Engen officiating.  Visitation will be held at the church from 9:00 AM until the time of the service.  Address is St John’s Church, W4570 County Rd A, Wild Rose (Saxeville) 54984.  920-566-4014.

“I have fought the good fight; I have finished the race. I have kept my faith.

I am ready to travel alone to see my loved one’s once again”