Phyllis R. Westerlin Obituary
In loving memory of Phyllis R. Westerlin of Lincoln, Nebraska, who departed this world on October 9, 2025 at the age of 91. Phyllis leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Thelma Fay Ostgren (Marshall) and Herbert Ostgren; her husband Dennis Westerlin; her brothers, Myrl and Jim Ostgren; her stepson Dana Westerlin; her nephew Ripley Carlson; and her great-niece Ashlyn Ostgren.
She is survived by: her sister Shari Carlson of Lincoln, NE; her sisters-in-law, Patty Ostgren of Linn Valley, KS and Deanna Ostgren of Holdrege, NE; her stepdaughter Debra Westerlin of Seattle, WA; and her sibling's children, Donald Ostgren (Wendy) of Holdrege, NE, Dennis Ostgren (Diane) of Holdrege, NE, Nancy Nelson (Mike) of Holdrege, NE, Kirk Ostgren (Cynthy), Chad Ostgren (Kate) of Leavenworth, KS, Kim Norwood (Randy) of Hutchinson, KS, Scott Hahne (Anna) of Stockholm, Sweden, Danna Wolford (Steve) of Hastings, NE, JoDee West of Lincoln, NE and Julie Chapin (Dean) of Rogers, AR. She is also survived by many great-nieces, great-nephews, and treasured friends.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 17th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church (1103 Sheridan St, Holdrege, NE 68949).
Memorials in lieu of flowers can be sent to Holdrege Animal Rescue: PO Box 811, Holdrege, NE, 68949.
