Phyllis M. Pfeffer

Phyllis M. Pfeffer

July 12, 1925 - Jan. 23, 2015

McCOOK, Neb. -- Phyllis M. Pfeffer, age 89, of McCook, passed away at her home on Jan. 23, 2015.

She was born in Palisade, Nebraska, on July 12, 1925, to Bruce and Nina (Smith) Carse. She attended and graduated from Palisade High School in 1943.

Phyllis married John Pfeffer on Nov 18, 1945, in Denver, Colorado. John preceded her in death in February 1982. Phyllis and John resided in McCook. During this time, she was employed as a hostess at the Fireside, worked at TRW and at the last, as a driver to pick-up film for Fugi Film Developers. Her route was almost a 300-mile round trip.

Phyllis enjoyed her yard, especially trees and flowers. She liked to bird watch. Phyllis was an excellent seamstress, making many articles of clothing.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John, and two brothers, Darrol "Jack" Carse and Leon Carse.

She is survived by her son, David and wife, Judy of McCook; grandchildren, Shannon and husband, Micheal Hinson of McCook, Jana and husband, Kirt Messinger of Columbus, Ohio; and Justin and wife, Karri Cumming of Amherst; eight great-grandchildren, Dylan Beaumont, Devin Flaherty, David Hinson, Noah Hinson, Megan Hinson, Carissa Bishop and Ty and Reese Cumming.

Funeral services will be at the Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Richard Karr officiating. A private family inurnment will take place at a later date.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friends may leave on-line condolences at herrmannfh.com.

Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.