Phyllis J. Lubbe

Phyllis Jean Lubbe, 86, of Rothschild, passed away on July 28, 2023. She was born October 24, 1936 in Quincy, IL to Marvin and Catherine (Boden) Halle. She married Alan Lubbe on September 6, 1958, in St. Francis Catholic Church in Quincy. Phyllis was an active partner in Alan's businesses and an "able-bodied assistant" in the many projects they worked on together during their marriage of over 50 years. An active member of St. Mark's Church, Phyllis was a willing volunteer and a longtime member of the choir. She was involved in the busy lives of her children and, in recent years she enjoyed visiting them and their families. Her children and grandchildren gave her great joy, as she loved interacting with them and watching their many activities. An employee of Weyerhaeuser Paper, Phyllis served in the personnel and finishing departments. She is preceded in death by her parents Marvin and Catherine, husband Alan, brothers Robert and Richard Halle. Survivors include daughter, Sharon (Paul) Baxter of New Berlin, WI and sons, Mike (Julie) Lubbe of Las Vegas, NV, Jeff (Margaret) Lubbe of Mentor, OH and Dave (Lynn) Lubbe of Burlington, NJ; eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Phyllis enjoyed the company of many close friends and the family gives special mention to long time friends Judy Thompson, Velma Javoroski, and Deborah Puckett. 

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday August 4, 2023 at St. Mark Catholic Parish. (602 Military Rd, Rothschild, WI 54474). Visitation will be held on Friday August 4, 2023 from 9:30 AM until the hour of the Mass at the church. 

The family would like to extend a heartfelt "thank you" to everyone for all their prayers and acts of kindness. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to St. Mark Catholic Parish in Rothschild. Condolences may be expressed online at www.brainard.com.