Phyllis M. Sienko

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Sienko, Phyllis M. age 87 of Richfield, passed away peacefully on Nov. 1, 2016 after defying Alzheimer's for many years. A Minnesota born and raised gal, Phyllis was preceded in death by husband, Edward; parents, Anton and Dorothy Green; and brother, Donald Green. Survived by her beloved family, Annette (Robert) Dillard, Colin (MinJi) Dillard, Nicole Dillard; Kathleen (Murray) Wachtel, Rebecca (Brian) Ginter-Wachtel, Anberly Ginter-Wachtel, David Wachtel; Deborah Fox (sweetheart Ben), Charlie Fox, Ryan (Erin) Fox; Richard (Roxanne) Sienko, Nicholas Sienko (Becki Winter), Elsie Winter-Sienko, Alexander Sienko, Annastasia Sienko; Mary Sienko; Joanne (Michael) Ott, Seamus Ott, Madlyn Ott; Michelle (Edward) Kram, Katherine Kram, Andrew Kram, Daniel Kram, Gustavo Kram and Gabriela Kram. Phyllis touched so many lives with her warmth and generosity. She was a person of unwavering support whether you knew her as a wife, mother, grandmother or friend. She could strike up a conversation with anybody about anything. Phyllis was a gardener, a world traveler, a tireless volunteer, a piano player, a choir singer, a sewing guru, a bridge player, a constant coupon user and a homemaker at whose home all the neighborhood kids hung out. While we miss her dearly, we know she is in a better place - other loved ones have called her home. The world has lost a truly good one. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Tuesday, November 15, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 6730 Nicollet Ave. S., Richfield. Visitation 4-7 PM Monday, November 14, at Morris Nilsen Chapel, 6527 Portland Ave. S., Richfield and one hour prior to Mass at church. Interment at Ft. Snelling following luncheon. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to HealthPartners Hospice, the Alzheimer's Association or your chosen charity. Morris Nilsen Chapel 612-869-3226 morrisnilsen.com

Published on November 6, 2016