Phyllis Joan Mann

Phyllis Joan "Josie" Mann, 83, of Elkhart, passed away March 24, 2009 at Elkhart General Hospital.

She was born January 2, 1926 in Cass County, Michigan to Robert and Esther (Beehler) Stone and married Charles A. "Chuck" Mann on November 30, 1946 in Elkhart. He died on October 26, 2002. Surviving are a son, James (Betty) Mann of Elkhart, 2 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and a sister, Martha Jean (Charles) Click of South Bend. 3 brothers preceded in death, James, Robert and Richard Stone.

Mrs. Mann was a homemaker and also a bookkeeper for Chuck Mann's Service. She attended Grace Lutheran Church, and enjoyed playing cards and being with friends. She loved her grandchildren.

Friends may call from 5-8 pm Thursday at Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home, Elkhart and a half hour prior to the 11:00 am service on Friday at Grace Lutheran Church, 831 W. Marion Street, Elkhart. Reverend Tim Diemer will officiate. Burial will follow at Adamsville Cemetery, Adamsville, MI.

Memorials may be given to the Church or Humane Society of Elkharat County.