Phyllis Marie Kunke Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Phyllis Marie Kunke of Joliet, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Phyllis left this world on May 25, 2026 at the age of 87, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William Francisco and Catherine Marie Francisco (Gianone); her son David Joe Kunke; and her brothers, William A. Francisco and Eugene R. Francisco.

She is survived by: her husband Norbert Kunke of Elwood, Illinois; her children, Karen Aguilar, Pam Lieser (Cary) and Don Kunke; her grandchildren, Ashley Bates, Ami Jo Collofello, Michelle Caldwell (Rusty), Alli Kunke, Ben Kunke, Brooke Lieser and Ellie Lieser; and her daughter-in-law Lynne Kunke. She is also survived by nine great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care (https://lightways.org).