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Sylvia Lohse Phillips
June 22, 2023

Sylvia Lohse Phillips passed away unexpectedly at home in Columbia, Missouri on June 22 at the young age of 89.
In 1953, Sylvia married Robert Lohse. They had two children, Kim and David. She spent over 30 years in Colorado Springs raising her children and volunteering at Penrose Hospital. Eventually Sylvia married Alex Phillips and relocated to Columbia, Missouri.
Sylvia is survived by her daughter Kim of Omaha and son David of Colorado Springs; grandchildren Elyse and Spencer Gallner,
Holland, Enzo and Britton Lohse. She was preceded in death by
her husband Alex Phillips, son in law Sheldon Gallner and granddaughter Alexa Lohse.

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Published by The Gazette on Jul. 15, 2023.

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Ana Owen

August 19, 2023

We will miss her so much, she always funny and quick witted, she made our jobs at Dillard's more fun when she came around. God speed Miss. Sylvia!

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I love you Grammy. I keep seeing butterflies everywhere and know you´re still around. You were the best grandma anyone could have and I was so blessed to have you for 38 years. I miss you so much.

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