Phyllis J. Dempsey Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-08-09T14:00:00
End: 2025-08-09T16:00:00
Location: Grace Presbyterian Church

The world bids farewell to Phyllis J. Dempsey of Peoria, Illinois, departing on August 6, 2025 at the age of 85. Phyllis leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Phyllis J. Dempsey to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Frederick Bolhouse and Joan VanderLaan Bolhouse; her husband Myron A. Dempsey; and her grandson Drake Randall Taylor. She is survived by: her children, Beverly Taylor (Randall) of Dunlap, IL, Brenda Bunyard of Sand Springs, OK, Beth Montgomery (Jerry) of East Peoria, IL, Barb Milaccio (Jay) of Peoria, IL and David Dempsey (Margaret) of Dunlap, IL; her grandchildren, Delaney, Caitlin, Savannah, Logan and Colton; and her brother Raymond Bolhouse (Jackie) of Wheaton, IL..

Memorial contributions may be made to OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home or Grace Presbyterian Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory

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August 10, 2025

Gene and Joanie Bogner wrote a sympathy message

“Phyllis was a wonderful, fun and great support person. She and Myron were the greatest team. Lots of fun times and memories. They contributed many very positive and long lasting effects on my life for which I will always be thankful. Will never be forgotten. Gene and Joanie Bogner”

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8607 IL-91, Peoria, IL 61615

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8607 IL-91, Peoria, IL 61615

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