Phyllis A. Mohler

Phyllis A. Mohler, 85, passed away on Wednesday February 3, 2016 in Crystal Lake, Illinois. She was born October 21, 1930 in Evanston, IL. Following her graduation from Evanston Township High School in 1948, Phyllis attended the Northern Illinois State Teachers College. She married Douglas Mohler on September 29, 1951 at the First Methodist Church in Evanston and in 1955 she and Doug moved to Mundelein where they raised their children, which remained their home for over 50 years. Phyllis had gifts of artistry, teaching, leadership, and loving care which she shared throughout her life. Phyllis was very active in church and civic life and had created floral arrangements for the church altar every week for over 50 years. She was a founder of the Mundelein Art League and was active in Women's Club and several garden clubs. Flower gardening was a passion and her yard was beautiful. Phyllis volunteered at the Chicago Botanic Garden where she was a member and was also a Master Gardener and judged flower shows. Phyllis loved teaching, taught art classes privately, was a long time teacher's aide at Mundelein H.S. and was also a merit badge counsellor for the Boy Scouts. The Mohler house was a warm gathering place and second home for many who knew Phyllis as Mom. Phyllis was a hugger with a big heart and unconditional love she shared freely. Surviving is her sister, Geraldine Yohe of Forsythe, MO; brother, Kenneth Collins (Debbie) of Powder Springs, GA; children, Jeffrey (Sheila) Mohler of Crystal Lake, Forrest (Mary) Mohler of Hendersonville, N.C. and Heather Levchenko of San Diego, Calif.; grandchildren, Scott (Jenny) Mohler, Jacob (Leigh Anne) Mohler, Nathaniel (Vanessa) Mohler, Meghan (Scott) Castellini, Robert Mohler and Daria Levchenko; great-grandchildren, Sam, Emi, Isla, and Hadley Mohler; honorary daughters, Kelli Quinn and Karen Peterson; and numerous nieces and nephews. Phyllis had also been blessed with many foreign exchange students who have been as sons and daughters to her, including Naouki Fukushima of Japan, Pia Zeller of Colorado, Robert Kroc of Germany and Lena Nilsson of Sweden. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 PM Monday, February 8, 2016 at the Burnett-Dane Funeral Home Ltd., 120 W. Park Ave. (Route 176, one block west of Milwaukee Ave.) in Libertyville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at the funeral home. Memorials can be made to the Chicago Botanic Garden would be appreciated. For information, call 847-362-3009 or sign the guest book at www.burnettdane.com.

Phyllis A. Mohler

October 21, 1930 - February 3, 2016