Phyllis Biggin

Phyllis E. Biggin, age 98, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2016, at Dubuque Specialty Care. She was born on June 12, 1918, the daughter of Thomas and Susan (Hillary) Biggin. Phyllis graduated from Cassville High School. She attended State Teacher's College in La Crosse and later Bayless Business College in Dubuque, IA. Phyllis was employed as a secretary at Montgomery Ward in Chicago from 1941 until 1984. After retirement, she moved to Dubuque, IA. Phyllis was a lifelong devoted Chicago Cubs fan.

Survivors include her nieces: Margie (Stuart) Chase; Suzanne (Francis "Dutch") Mergen; Ann Biggin; a niece-in-law, Ruth Metcalf; cousins, Thomas (Suzanne) Stecher; Jane (Tom) Nielsen.

In addition to her parents, Phyllis was preceded in death by sisters: Leila (Julian) Metcalf; Mary (Alfred) Esser; a brother, Tom (Eleanor) Biggin; nephews: Norman Metcalf; Tom Biggin, Jr.; Donald Esser.

Private family burial was held in Ramsey Cemetery, rural Glen Haven. Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory in Lancaster is assisting the family.