Josephine Phelps

Josephine Phelps age 92, peacefully passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020. She is survived by her children, Elmer (Linda) Phelps Jr. and Nancy (Michael) Maggio-Taylor; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; siblings, Connie Wingfield, Mary Bradford, Fred E. (Faith) Andrews and Patricia (Michael) Harretos. Preceded in death by her husband, Elmer C. Phelps Sr.; son, Thomas Phelps; granddaughter, Tammy Phelps; grandson, Andrew Maggio and sister, Kitty Ultrum. Jo was born August 7, 1927 at home in Indiana Harbor, IN to the late Fred and Pauline Andrews and was a graduate of Washington High School. On December 23, 1944, she married the love of her life, Elmer C. Phelps and together they shared 69 years. Jo was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother and will truly be missed by all whose lives she touched. A Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 10:00 AM at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens with Pastor James Williams officiating. Please line-up at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home (8178 Cline Avenue Crown Point, IN) by 9:45 AM to join the procession to the cemetery grounds. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to VNA Hospice. The family extends a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Oak Grove Christian Retirement Village, Demotte for their kindness and care for Jo.