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Phyllis Jean Sturm

May 13, 1960 - December 16, 2021

Phyllis Jean Sturm, 61, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 10:42 P.M. Thursday December 16, 2021, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. She was born May 13, 1960, in Lincoln, IL, the daughter of John and Virginia Lee (Blaum) Aldag. She married David Sturm on July 21, 1990, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Hoopeston. He survives in Hoopeston. She is also survived by one step-daughter, Jessica (Billy) Burke of Hoopeston, IL; two step-sons, Andrew Sturm of San Diego, CA and Lucas (Karah) Sturm of Rossville, IL; two brothers, John Aldag (Michele Dady) of Maplewood, MN and Larry (Debbie) Aldag of Springfield, IL; two brothers-in-law, Dennis (Theresa) Sturm of Paxton, IL and Robert (Teresa) Sturm of Paxton, IL; four grandchildren, Alexa Burke, Noah Burke, Addilyn Sturm, and Violet Sturm; one aunt, Sherrill Blaum; one step-aunt, Evelyn Rinnert; one uncle, Wayne LaForge; one step-uncle, Kenneth Sturm; 2 nieces, Anne Aldag and Emily Lynch; 1 nephew, Matt (Natalia) Aldag; 2 step-nieces; and 5 step-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Sue Aldag. Phyllis was a teacher at Hoopeston Area schools for ten years, teaching children with special needs. She was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Hoopeston where she served as the financial secretary and oversaw the Cradle Roll. She loved working outside with her flowers and doing yard work. Phyllis also enjoyed camping, traveling to many states and Canada, and going to flea markets. Per her wishes, she will be cremated. A visitation will be held 10:00 – 11:00 A.M. Saturday January 8, 2022, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 302 N. Market St. Hoopeston, IL. The memorial service will follow the visitation and will begin at 11:00 A.M. Saturday January 8, 2022, at the church with Rev. Phillip Callahan officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston. Memorials may be made to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 302 N. Market St. Hoopeston, IL 60942 or the Hoopeston Animal Rescue Team (H.A.R.T.) 901 W. Main St. Hoopeston, IL 60942.

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Phyllis Jean Sturm, 61, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 10:42 P.M. Thursday December 16, 2021, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. She was born May 13, 1960, in Lincoln, IL, the daughter of John and Virginia Lee (Blaum) Aldag. She married... View Obituary & Service Information

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