PHYLLIS MANDE

Phyllis Diane Mande, of Neenah, at a young age of 58, was unexpectedly received by the Lord. Her cause of death was due to natural causes on Saturday morning, June 22, 2013. She was born on September 15, 1954 in Appleton. Phyllis was a gifted baker and cake decorator. Her deviled eggs and potato salad were second to none, and absolutely loved by all family and friends. Karaoke was above and beyond her call of passion. Her favorite song to perform was, These Boots are made for Walking. Her favorite songs her family would sing for her were, What Might Have Been, by her Mother, Pappy singing, Delilah, her daughter Tina, Wind Beneath My Wings, her son John, I cross My Heart, her brother Rick, American Trilogy, her sister, Gloria, When the Children Cry. Other than Karaoke, spending as much time as possible with her baby boy, Richard was also at the top. Phyllis was also an avid Thifter, always looking for bargains, as well as rummage sales. She loved all of her pets, and will sadly be missed by her kitties, Sissy and Peanut. Above all, Phyllis cherished time spent with all of her beloved grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by her children: Tina (Fiancee Mark) Vanderloop, Appleton, John (Sarah) Laux, Neenah, Richard (Mary) Westphal, New London; grandchildren: Anthony, Marissa, Anton, Josie, Johnathan, Breanna, Valerie, Allison, Daniel; her mother, Shirley Jeannie (Sp. Friend Glen) Westphal, Neenah; her father, Perry (Bim) Smith; siblings: Gloria (Sp. friend Russ) DuFay, Menasha, Rick (Fiancee Amy) Smith, Neenah, Michael Smith; son-in-law, Tony Vanderloop; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and many dear friends, including Tammy, Paulie, Karissa, and Judy. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Raymond and Irene Cross, and her best friend, Karen Newton. The Funeral Service for Phyllis will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 6:00 p.m. at Neenahs Westgor Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Huff officiating. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until the hour of service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established.