Phyllis Ferne Burgess Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Phyllis Ferne Burgess of Tower, Minnesota, who passed away on March 15, 2022, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Phyllis Ferne Burgess to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Michael Driscoll and Ferne Driscoll (Williams); her husband Franklin James "Jim" Burgess; her mother-in-law Enice Burgess; her siblings, Dean Clayton Driscoll, Michael Frederick Driscoll, Dennis "Kelly" Driscoll and Priscilla Joan Mickle; her siblings-in-law, Georgianna Driscoll, Cheryl Driscoll, Eileen "Polly" Larson and Robert "Bob" Larson; her siblings' children, Michael Frederick Driscoll Jr., Dean Driscoll, Shannon Lee Williams (Driscoll) and Judy Sterland; her son-in-law Arthur Lamken; and also Priscilla (Pam).

She is survived by: her daughter Patricia "Pat" Krieg (Paul) of Duluth; her brothers, Del Driscoll of Roy, UT and Terry Driscoll (Jeannie) of Tower; her brother-in-law Mike Michael of Soudan; her grandchildren, Brian Krieg of Duluth and Stephanie Krieg of St Paul; her great grandchild Gabriel Krieg; her cousin MaryBeth Reller (Al); and her pet Jasmine. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and cousins.

She was a dedicated member of St. James Presbyterian Church, Tower, where she accompanied the choir and congregational singing for over 50 years until the pandemic hit.