Jeffrey McPhail

Jeffrey J. McPhail, age 38, of Rewey, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 11, 2010 in Rewey. He was born on March 11, 1972 in  Dubuque , Iowa, the son of Douglas and Kathleen (Mask) McPhail. Jeff worked as a self-employed contractor.

Jeff lived larger than life. He liked the outdoors, music, cooking and eating. Jeff loved his family, especially his daughters, grandson, and nephews, who were his godsons and his dog, Rocky.

Jeff is survived by his parents: Doug and Kathie McPhail, Platteville; two daughters: Krystal Knox and Casey Ley; his grandson, Brayden Knox; his sister, Jennifer McPhail and her son, Wyatt King and his brother, Andrew and his son, Miles Hunter McPhail, both of Platteville; his girlfriend, Michelle Kemnitzer, Rewey;  mans best friend, Rocky Rey McPhail; six aunts and uncles: Bob Mask, Santa Barbara, CA; Mike Mask, Las Vegas, NV; Bill (Anne) Mask, St. Paul, MN; Jane (Bob) Fowler, Platteville; Mike (Sandy) Willis,  Platteville; and Clifford McCabe, Platteville; many cousins and friends.

He is preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents and two aunts: Rita Mask and Beverly McCabe.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at St. Marys Catholic Church in Platteville with Father Lope Pascual officiating. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery , Platteville. Family and friends were welcome from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 16 at Martin Schwartz Funeral Home in Platteville and from 9:30 a.m. until time of services Saturday at the church.