Formerly of DeKalb

Phyllis Rae Herrmann, 88, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the Prairie Crossing Living & Rehabilitation Center in Shabbona. Phyllis was born on January 28, 1932 to Gilmer and Iola (Orth) Houghtby in Sycamore, Illinois. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert "Doc".

Phyllis is survived by her five daughters: Peggy King of DeKalb, IL Vicki (Ken) Bray of Shabbona, IL, Terry (Tony) Mandola of Kirkland, IL, Robin (Ed) Sass of St. Augusta, MN and Kim (David) Bodda of Malta, IL; 13 grandchildren: Brenda King Shakir of DeKalb, David (Donnelle) King of MN, Tiffany (Craig) Bennett Cassata of St. Charles, Kristopher Bray of Sycamore, Stephinie (Jamie) Kidd Hardt of DeKalb, Amanda (Jeff) Sass Henke of MN, Joseph (Hillary) Sass of MN, Susan (Brandon) Sass Drucker of MN, Chastity (Ken) Kinney Mantzke of Macolm, Alan (Marcy) Kinney of Leland, Adam (Ceilia) Kinney of Alberta, Canada, Alicia (Ryan) Roth Arnold of Mazon and Megan (Christopher) Roth Hillyer of Carol Stream and 25 great grandchildren.

On October 10, 1948, Phyllis married Wilbert "Doc" P. Herrmann in Earlville, Illinois.

A memorial service will be held at a later time when it is safe for all to celebrate Phyllis's and Doc's stories at the same time. Cremation care has been provided by the Unger-Horner Funeral Home in Rochelle. Visit www.ungerhorner.com to sign the online guest book.