Phyllis Marie Lill Ramseth

Phyllis Marie Lill Ramseth (née Mohr), beloved wife of the late James Ramseth and the late William Lill, loving mother of Joseph (Cheryl Kreiman), Michael (Manette), Steven (Bonnie), David, Theresa (Peter Nagaro), Mary Cathryn (the late John Devine), William (Sylvia) and Ann (John Ward), fond sister of Fred (Lucy) Mohr and the late Emilia Lill, cherished stepmother of the Ramseth family: Thomas (the late Diane), the late David (Sue), the late Meridy (James Moore), the late Steven (Deborah), Nancy (Ronald Calandra), the late Dina, Donald (the late Kammy), Susan and the late James Gerard.

Phyllis passed away peacefully in Cranberry Township, PA, on March 3, 2026, two days after her 96th birthday. Grandmother of 33 and great-grandmother of 43, she had been an Associate with the School Sisters of St. Francis since 1987, and was a lifelong teacher for the Archdiocese of Chicago. Her volunteer work for the School Sisters, in Milwaukee and Campbellsport, was a top priority for her, well into her 90s. She was still substitute teaching at the age of 89, riding the bus or walking to school. She loved the Cubs, and even went to a night game alone in her 90s. Phyllis loved music, and had a beautiful voice. She sang in a number of choirs during her life, and unfailingly supported the artistic endeavors of her children and grandchildren. She cherished the residential community at the Martha Washington; her family is beyond grateful for all everyone did for her over the past years.

Visitation will be on Thursday, March 12 from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Drake & Son Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 AM on Friday, March 13 at Queen of Angels Church, with interment at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Please check back for finalized dates.

Memorials can be directed to the School Sisters of St. Francis Retirement Fund or the Lyman Tuition Assistance Fund at Queen of Angels.