Nee Spehn
Born August 11, 1924 in Milwaukee, left this earth for Heaven on October 30, 2019, at the age of 95. She was preceded in death by her cherished husband of 65 years, Donald “Bill” Wallock.
Adored mother of 10 children, Phyllis is survived by Christopher (Donna) Wallock, Thousand Oaks, CA; Susan (Richard) Wandell, Mequon; Peggy (Todd) Davies, Whitefish Bay; William (Donna) Wallock, Gays Mills; Sally (james) Roesing, Mequon; and Robert (Lori) Wallock, Cedarburg. Two sons, Daniel Wallock and John Wollock, and two daughters, Mary Singer Metz and Nancy Shmitt preceded her in death as well as her granddaughter, Megan Arthur.
She welcomed children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren with such joy. As she struggled with her declining memory and debilitating dementia, she would exercise her brain by laboriously trying to write all of our names until she could no longer remember. It was her wish that “The Posterity of Bill and Phyllis Wallock” be noted when she left for heaven. And so we proudly comply.
This magical grandmother and great grandmother is also survived by:
The late John Wallock’s children and grandchildren: Andrew (Vanessa Quinones) Wallock and his children, Kaleigh and Victoria; Nathaniel (Kristin) Wallock and their children, Lauren and Edison; Matthew (Holly) Wallock and their children, Liam and Aoife.
Chris (Donna) Wallock’s children and grandchildren: Nicky Davis Miller, Rachel Wallock and her children, Kaela Bowens and Christopher Hagens; Rebecca (Paul) Johnson and children, Hannah Wallock, and Nicholas Johnson; Christopher (Heather) Wallock and their children, Noah, Nathaniel, and Mary
The late Mary Singer-Metz’s children and grandchildren: Jamie (Michael) Stover; Derek (the late Megan) Arthur and his children Tyler and Ella; Julie Singer and her children, Megan, Katie, and Ryan Brandt.
The late Nancy Shmitt’s children and grandchildren: Daniel (Ember) Shmitt, Jessica (Michael) Torphy and her son, Quinn Foster; Sarah Shmitt and her son, Preston Robertson
Susan (Rick) Wandell’s children and grandchildren; Jennifer (Tim) Hocevar and their children, Zachary and Addison; Katie (Michael) Belot and their children, Oliver, Theodore, and Caroline; Billy Pierce, Nicholas Pierce, Christopher Pierce, and Meghan (Steve) Van Camp and their children Nick and Maya.
Peg (Todd) Wallock Davies son: Henry Davies
Bill (Donna) Wallock’s children and grandchildren: Kathleen (Dave)Stinebrink and their children, Lucy, Noah, Luke, and Eloise Stinebrink ; Annie((Garan) Chivinski and their children: Kammie, Sophie, and Olena Chivinski; Joseph Wallock, Ellie Wallock
Sally (Jim) Roesing and her children:
Molly (Peter)Gailans and their children, Leo, Finn, and Sam
Will Riebe, Madeline Riebe, Ben Riebe, and Emily Riebe.
Bob (Lori) Wallock and their children,
Elisabeth Wallock and Jake Wallock.
“You’re so much a part of me, so deep within the heart of me, the two of us are one.”
Her love of the Lord and passion for life was evident in all she did. Over the years, her gracious heart and acts of kindness touched countless lives. Our mother will always be remembered as an elegant, beautiful, happy, fun-loving soul. She taught us to make memories, to have adventures, and to celebrate God’s wonderful gifts. We are grateful and blessed by her life on earth. Lissie’s legacy will live in our hearts forever and ever. We love you so.
Visitation Sunday November 10 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral Home in Mequon. Mass of Christian Burial Monday November 11 at 10:00AM at ST. ROBERT PARISH, 2224 E. Capitol Dr., Shorewood, WI 53211. Private family interment Tuesday November 12, 2019 at St. Finbar's Cemetery in Saukville, WI. If so desired, memorials can be made to Three Holy Women Urban Ministry, 1716 N Humboldt Avenue, Milwaukee WI 53202
Phyllis' family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the kind and caring staff at Harrison Home in Cedarburg. Also a special thank you to Father Tim Kitzke for celebrating our mother in life and in death. “You were our sunshine”
