Phillip Russell Ingerham

July 8, 1938 - August 2, 2015

Phillip Russell Ingerham, 77, of Cissna Park, IL, passed away at 11:48 P.M. Sunday August 2, 2015, at Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center in Hoopeston. He was born July 8, 1938, in Lapaz, IN, the son of Philo and Dortha (Holland) Ingerham. He married Susan Stillerman on February 14, 1970, in Los Angeles, CA. She survives in Cissna Park, IL. He is survived by two daughters, Mara Ingerham of Chicago, IL and Leah (Jacob) Elstein of Tacoma, WA; one brother, Leon (Jeanne) Ingerham of West Lafayette, IN; one sister-in-law, Arlene Ingerham of West Lafayette, IN; one granddaughter, Sara Elstein and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Paul Ingerham. Phillip was a photographer. He served as special services in the United States Army, where he also went to language school to learn Russian. One of his achievements was being his high school basketball team's star player. Phillip's hobbies included making furniture and photography. Cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com to view Phillip's eternal tribute page and to send the family condolences. Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston, IL is handling the arrangements.