Phyllis Lundquist, 103 of Aledo, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Brookstone of Aledo. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., Monday, October 19, at Messiah Lutheran Church in Aledo. The funeral service will directly follow at 11 a.m. at the church. Her final resting place will be the Aledo Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be left to the Messiah Lutheran Church. Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.fippingerfuneralhome.com.
Phyllis was born on July 6, 1923, in the Colona Township, the daughter of William and Emma Nightingale Ristau. Her early childhood was spent in the Coal Valley area. During World War II she volunteered during the Rosie the Riveter era. She married Marvin Benson on July 2, 1950. He passed away on November 4, 1952. Phyllis later married Stanley W. Lundquist on May 20, 1955, in Mayville, Wisconsin. Together, they were married for 44 years before his passing on December 29, 1999.
Phyllis was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church in Aledo and the Oakview Country Club, where she held the record for longest membership. She was also a member of the Mercer County Quilting Guild and the Women for Women group. She enjoyed golfing, quilting, reading, singing in the church choir, playing cards, cooking, and a good cup of coffee.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Patsy (Dale) Meyers; four grandchildren, Mike (Cindy) Line, Greg (Bobbi) Line, Lori (Randy) Metzger, and Todd (Joyce) Line; seven great grandchildren; and numerous great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands; stepdaughter, Lavon Line and her husband John; two sisters, Lois and Marian; and her brother Richard.