Eleanor McPhillips, 95, of Lindsay, Nebraska, died Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at her sons home, rural Lindsay.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, October 3, at 10:00 AM, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Lindsay, with Fr. Eric Olsen celebrating the Mass. Interment will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery, rural Lindsay. Visitation will be on Friday from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM with a 7:00 PM Vigil Service at the church. Visitation will continue on Saturday from 9:00 AM until service time also at the church. Memorials may be directed to Holy Family Catholic Church or the Lindsay Fire and Rescue Unit.

Eleanor McPhillips was born January 9, 1925, in Humphrey, Nebraska, to John and Stella (Eisenmenger) Olmer. She graduated from St. Francis Catholic High School in Humphrey, and on September 7, 1943, in a double wedding at St. Francis Catholic Church, married Paschal "Pat" McPhillips. The couple farmed in the Joliet Township near St. John's Catholic Church rural Lindsay.

Eleanor was a kind, hardworking lady, who helped Pat with the field work and the livestock. She enjoyed ballroom dancing, spending time with her children and grandchildren. Besides working on the farm and raising six children, Eleanor butchered chickens, rendered the chicken fat for lard, made her own lye soap, and was known for her chocolate chip cookies. She never had a harsh word for anyone. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Lindsay.

Eleanor is survived by:
Son – Paschal McPhillips, Jr. of Grand Island, NE
Son – Larry (Rebecca) McPhillips of David City, NE
Daughter – Margaret (Dave) Arlt of Lindsay, NE
Son - Daniel (Kathy) McPhillips of Lindsay, NE
Son – Dennis (Debra) McPhillips of Lindsay, NE
Son – Duane McPhillips of Lindsay, NE
16 Grandchildren
30 Great Grandchildren
Sister – Mildred Miksch of Columbus, NE
Brother – Fr. Vernon Olmer of Indian Hills, MI
Brother – Bill (Mary Jo) Olmer of Nebraska City, NE
Brother – George (Marilyn) Olmer of Lincoln, NE
Brother – Art (Mary) Olmer of Humphrey, NE
Brother – Gene (Marge) Olmer of Humphrey, NE
Many nieces and nephews

Eleanor was preceded in death by:
Parents – John and Stella Olmer
Husband – Paschal "Pat" McPhillips
Sisters – Dolores McPhillips & Marina Olmer
Brothers – Edwin & Robert Olmer

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Lord, make me an instrument
of Your peace. Where there is
hatred, let me sow love; where
there is injury, pardon; where there
is doubt, faith; where there is despair,
hope; where there is darkness, light;
and where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master, grant that
I may not so much seek to be
consoled as to console; to be under-
stood as to understand; to be loved
as to love; for it is in giving that we
receive; it is in pardoning that we are
pardoned; and it is in dying that we
are born to eternal life.




In Loving Memory Of

Eleanor McPhillips

Born
Friday, January 9, 1925
Humphrey, Nebraska

Entered Into Rest
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Rural Lindsay, Nebraska

Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, October 3, 2020 10:00 AM
Holy Family Catholic Church
Lindsay, Nebraska

Celebrant
Father Eric Olsen

Music
Holy Family Choir

Casket Bearers
Kevin Arlt
Josh McPhillips
A J Kush
David McPhillips
Calvin Klassen
Ned Loxtercamp

Interment
St. John's Catholic Cemetery
Rural Lindsay, Nebraska