Phyllis Jongeling Obituary
The passing of Phyllis Jongeling of Watertown, South Dakota leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 1, 2026 at the age of 102. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As we bid Phyllis farewell, let us not mourn the absence of her physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of her spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Phyllis is not truly gone, but merely transformed, her energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Steve Johnson and Lena Johnson; and her husband Gene Jongeling. She is survived by: her sons, Gregg (Vi) of Brookings and Gary (Sherry) of Watertown, SD; and her grandchildren, Eric Jongeling (Lesa) of Prior Lake, MN, Shawn Jongeling (Melissa) of Richfield, MN, Tyler Jongeling (Andrea) of St. Cloud and Darci Ross (Dan) of Lincoln, NE.
Memorials may be directed to Grace Lutheran Church for their ongoing maintenance projects (202 2nd Street SE, Watertown, SD 57201) as she had a great love for her church.
