Phyllis Arlene Woitowitz

Phyllis A. Woitowitz, 99, of West Branch, formerly of Caseville, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021 at her granddaughter’s home in Hale.

Phyllis was born June 2, 1922 in Roberts, Montana to the late Clarence and Gladys (Hoyt) Dues. In 1927 her family moved to Flint where she grew up and graduated from Beecher High School in 1941. She married George Woitowitz on July 28, 1942 in DeRidder, Louisiana; he preceded her in death September 5, 2009.

Phyllis retired from Mott Children’s Medical Center and moved from Flint to Caseville in 1979. She was a member of the Caseville Eagles Auxiliary, American Legion, Library Club, Red Hatters and Caseville United Methodist Church. She enjoyed card playing, dancing, spending winters in Florida, and most of all spending time with family and friends.

She is survived by her daughter Carol Ann and her husband Roderic “Skip” Heilman of Hale; grandchildren Leann (Ron) Boylen and Roderic Joseph Heilman; great-grandsons Hunter (Whitney) and Brandon Boylen, all of Hale; great-great-grandchildren Gunner, Veda and Bentley; sister-in-law Joy Dues and brother-in-law Fred Woodrow; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers Donald and Howard.

A memorial service will take place at a later date. She will be interred at Caseville Twp Cemetery. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.