Phyllis J. Kalin Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Phyllis J. Kalin of Galesburg, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Phyllis left this world on January 5, 2026 at the age of 96, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Phyllis J. Kalin to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ervin C. Osborn and Leota Mae Sawyer Osborn; her brother Richard C. Osborn (Bill Kalin); and her stepson Bill Kalin, Jr.. She is survived by: her brother Harold L. Osborn (Becky); her daughter-in-law Marjorie (Kalin) McVey (Bill); her sister-in-law Karen Osborn; her stepdaughter Pauline Semich; her stepgrandchildren, Kristine Sprinkle (Matthew), Bill Kalin (Julie), Sharon Kalin, Sue Balint, Laurie Easton, Mindy Nicholas (Paul), Randy Larson (Carol), Jenna Loban (Tony) and Scott Wagher (Kris); and her nieces and nephews, Becky L'Ecuyer, Jim Osborn (Kristy), Tony Osborn (Gina) and Jeanne Youngman (Randy).
In lieu of flowers, make donations to your favorite charity in Phyllis's honor. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at http://www.watsonthomas.com.

January 7, 2026
Cousin Goldie, Jerry, Eric, Pam Wilford and Teresa & Mark Fechtig lit a candle
January 7, 2026
Cousin Goldie, Jerry, Eric, Pam Wilford and Teresa & Mark Fechtig sent flowers