Phyllis K. Eggers, age 80 of Clinton, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024 at Mercy One Hospital in Dubuque. A Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Prince of Peace Parish. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Friday, February 23rd at the Pape Funeral Home. Burial will be in Clinton Lawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren.
Phyllis was born in Clinton on September 28, 1943, the daughter of Thomas and Colette (Naughton) McMahon. She married Dean Eggers on March 12, 1960 in Clinton. She was a member of the Eagles Club and the former St. Boniface Church. Phyllis’ biggest joy was spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoyed playing cards, gardening, taking pictures, reading, and shopping.
Phyllis is survived by her husband Dean; 3 children, Kelly (Brian) Wright of Clinton, Steve (Cathy) Eggers of Clinton, and Lisa (Doug) Eggers-Robertson of Iowa City; 6 grandchildren, Sydney Larkey, Zac (Ben) Eggers, Chelsea (Jay) Rewerts, Noah Eggers, Eli Eggers, and Lucas Robertson; 3 step-grandchildren, Adam (Mary) Wright, and Nate and Ben Wright; 1 great grandson, George Rewerts, and 2 step-great-grandchildren, Maddie and Jack Wright. She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters, Mary Joe and Carol, and a brother, Larry. Online condolences may be left at www.papwefh.com.