Phillip James Orwick Obituary
In loving memory of Phillip James Orwick (Newell, South Dakota), born in Deadwood, South Dakota, who departed this world on February 19, 2026 at the age of 92. Phillip leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Phillip James Orwick to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parent Katherine Sheridan Orwick; his sister Betty Jean; his wife Joyce MacKrell; his brothers, Richard, Bill and Howard; his sister-in-law Ida Mae Orwick; his nephews, Matt and Dick Orwick; his niece Julie Sexton; and his grandson Lane Kopren.
He is survived by: his children, Peter Orwick (Amy), Jack Orwick (Cindy), Beverly Kopren (Ross), Ruth Adams (Dwayne) and Alice Boyer (John); his sister-in-law Susan Orwick; his grandchildren, JD, James, Jacque, Kyle, Tessa, Abbie, Megan, Sam, Gunner and Stella; Cheryl Anderson, Chelsea Dighton, Linda Drieske, Jim and Joyce. He is also survived by 33 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
With the diagnosis of Parkinson's, Jim relied on Joyce as a caretaker as his health declined.
