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Phyllis Rutberg (Rubinstein) - Class Of 1955 VIEW PROFILE

Rubinstein, Phyllis Kay (Nee Rutberg) Passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2009, at the age of 71. Beloved wife of Jack. Loving mother of Laura (Chris Besler) Adair, Jill (Todd) Ohde and Jimmy Rubinstein. Adoring grandmother of Jason and Lindsay Adair. Devoted sister of the late Mark (Lainey) Rutberg. Aunt of Allison Rutberg and Andrew Rutberg. Also survived by brother-in-law Frederick (Katherine) Rubinstein, niece Jennifer (Jimmy) Unangst, nephew B. Michael (Kate) Rubinstein, sister-in-law Shirley (Martin) Fleischner, niece Jodi Wolin, niece Abby (Alan) Friedman, brother-in-law Alan (Sondra) Rubinstein and many great-nieces and nephews. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents Albert and Elaine Rutberg. In her early 40's, Phyllis went back to school and received a Bachelor of Science Degree from the School of Social Welfare at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee in 1984. At the graduation ceremony she was presented with a certificate and gold cord recognizing her high grade point average where she went on to become a juvenile Parole Officer which she enjoyed very much. Phyllis will always be remembered for her spunk and witty attitude. We would like to extend our gratitude to all the nurses and doctors at St. Mary's Ozaukee for all their support and care in Phyllis' last days. We would also like to thank the staff at Elizabeth Residence. Our family appreciated all of them, for all their care and support during her last months. The family extends many more thanks to all the doctors and nurses who cared for Phyllis over the past 25 years. She had many complications, but with their help and support was able to enjoy life until the end. Funeral Services will be held at 12:30 PM on Sunday, December 20, 2009, at Northshore Funeral Services, 3601 N. Oakland Avenue, Shorewood. Interment Mound Zion Cemetery, 14510 W. North Avenue, Brookfield. Memorial gifts to the American Lung Association are appreciated.

Published in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from Dec. 17 to Dec. 18, 2009

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