Obituary: Phyllis Kochersberger

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In memory of

Phyllis Kochersberger

of Philip, South Dakota, died on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at her home in Philip at the age of 59

Phyllis Ann Eisenbraun was born October 12, 1953, in Wall, South Dakota, the daughter of Martin C. and Adella (Schwarting) Eisenbraun. She grew up in Wall, graduating from Wall High School in 1971. Phyllis was united in marriage to Larry Kochersberger on April 24, 1971, in Wall. After their marriage they made their home in Philip, where she worked numerous jobs in the area. She then began working at Dakota Case and later Scotchman Industries, where she worked for the last 24 years.
Family was most important to Phyllis, and she also enjoyed working in the yard, puzzles, reading, and being home.
Survivors include her husband Larry of Philip; one son Alan Kochersberger of Philip; one daughter Amy Kittelson and her husband Scott of Murdo; four grandchildren Rachel, William “Willy” and Lane Kochersberger, and Kamri Kittelson; one great-grandson Camo; two brothers Martin Eisenbraun of Webster, and Roger Eisenbraun and his wife Valerie of Morrison, Colorado; two sisters Ida Neiffer of Custer, and Dorothy Jensen and her husband Dale of San Antonio, Texas; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents Martin C. and Adella (Schwarting) Eisenbraun; five brothers Bernard, LeRoy, Robert, Alan, and Leonard Eisenbraun; and two sisters Evelyn Fuerstenau and Mary Ballistreri.
Memorial services were held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 29th, at the American Legion Hall in Philip.
Interment was at the Masonic Cemetery in Philip.
A memorial has been established.
Cards and memorials may be sent to P.O. Box 453, Philip, SD 57567.

Memorial services: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 29th, at the American Legion Hall in Philip.
Interment: Masonic Cemetery in Philip.

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Amy...I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. You and your family are my in my prayers. Thinking of you!! Shanna ~ Shanna Neiderworder Baker Sioux Falls SD (5/25/2013)
Oh my what a shock! I just talked to her at Bountiful Baskets a couple weeks ago. She was my hero. I worked with Phyllis at two different jobs and admired her so much. She always had the best attitude and could light up a room and make everyone laugh. She was a hard worker and did everything so effortlessly or so it seemed. She loved her family and cherished her time with them. What a gracious, fun loving, full of life person she was. She will be missed by so many and I am hurting for you all as you face these days ahead. God Bless you all. ~ Julie Nixon Philip, SD (5/25/2013)
Larry, Alan, Amy and family,
We love you and are very saddened. You are family to us. Lots of memories
over the years. Love and prayers ~ Debbie and Marty Philip (5/25/2013)
Larry, Alan, Amy & families =- We were saddened to hear about Phyllis. She was a wonderful person and boy did she love her grandkids. May our good Lord help you through the days and weeks ahead. God Bless you. Our prayers are with you. ~ Annonymous (5/25/2013)
Allan & Amy,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. ~ Bill and Jolene Marshall Mountain Home, ID (5/25/2013)
Larry, Al, Amy & families,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Phyll was always such a kind caring person and always so friendly to us. God bless you all!
Sincerely ,

The Drury's
Nathan Brittney Reghan & River ~ Nathan and Brittney Drury Philip (5/25/2013)
I am so-so sorry about Phyllis. She was great fun. Enjoyed her so when she worked in the kitchen at PHS ~ Maralynn Burns Philip (5/25/2013)
Larry, Alan Amy and Families
We are so saddened to hear of your loss of Phyllis. She was such a gentle person and I remember how fond Shanna was of both of you when she and Amy ran around together in high school. Know you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. God Bless each of you. ~ Larry/Vicki Neiderworder Philip (5/25/2013)
Dear Family, we are so sorry for this great loss. Our thoughts, prayers, and love will be with you all. Many hugs of comfort for you all. Love, Mike & Shar ~ Mike & Shar Moses Philip (5/25/2013)
Amy and family,
So sorry for your loss I will be thinking of you. I pray you have many happy memories to help you through this hard times.
Kathy ~ Kathy Larson LaDue Anamosa IA (5/25/2013)
How saddened we are with this news of Phyllis's passing. She always had a smile and chuckle with sparkling eyes when ever we talked.She was, without a doubt, a joyous dear lady. Our deep sympathies to all her family. May your walk through grief be quick and may you feel the great Comforter surround you. ~ Rocky and Rebecca Williams Philip (5/25/2013)
Larry and family,
we were so sorry to learn of the death of your beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Phyllis. She was a very special lady who was so gracious and caring. She will truly be missed.
God bless you and keep you in your time of need. ~ Jeff and Kelly Penticoff Philip, SD (5/25/2013)
Amy and family,
My heart is heavy for you tonight as I hear about your mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
~ Angie Derner New Underwood (5/25/2013)
Amy and family,
I was so shocked and saddened to hear about the loss of your Mom. I remember her to have such a gentle and kind soul, much like her daughter. We are keeping you all in thought and prayer. ~ Kara Moriarty Anchorage, AK (5/25/2013)
Larry, Alan ,Amy and family, Offer you my love and prayers as you go this difficult time. So very sorry. With deepest sympathy. Jeanie and family. ~ Jean Lesmeister Faith, SD (5/25/2013)
I will miss you dearly Aunt Phyllis. ~ Dennis Eisenbraun Piedmont, SD (5/25/2013)
So sorry to hear about Phyllis - thoughts are with you all. ~ Donna Bodkin Craven Rapid City (5/25/2013)
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Phyllis will be greatly missed. My prayers are with your family
~ Janice and Craig Heigh Rapid City, SD (5/25/2013)
Larry and family- We are so sorry for your loss. May God keep you close during this difficult time. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. ~ Larry and Julie McLaughlin Midland, SD (5/25/2013)
Larry and family - Our sincere sympathy to all of you. ~ Don & Jolene Haynes Philip (5/25/2013)
Phyl was a very special lady and will be greatly missed. ~ Jerry & Karen Kroetch Philip SD (5/25/2013)
Kenny and I are so very sorry to hear of Phyllis's passing. we will miss her. Our thoughts and prayers go to the whole family. May God Bless You All. ~ nancy neville philip (5/25/2013)
Larry and family, I am so sad to hear of Phyllis passing. She for sure had that sparkle in her eyes and an awesome sense of humor. We were not only friends growing up but related also. Our joke was that, oh we are just 3rd or 4th cousins. But you know what it didn't matter. We all care for each other. Please know that you are in my prayers and keep each other close at hand during these coming months. God will look over you all. Bless You All. JoAnn Eisenbraun ~ JoAnn (Eisenbraun) Hoffman Brookings, S.D. (5/25/2013)
Our deepest sympathy to you at this very sad time. ~ Janet, Mike & Girls Philip (5/25/2013)
Sending deepest sympathy to Phyllis family she was a great woman... ~ bonnie moses nebraska (5/25/2013)
Larry, Alan, Amy and family,
Please know that you are surrounded by love and prayers during this difficult time. ~ Karen Hanson Rapid City (5/25/2013)
Amy and family ~ Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time. Just know you are supported by many friends who love you and are praying for you all in the days ahead. Keep the faith! ~ Paul and Judy Goldhammer Wall (5/25/2013)
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. She was a wonderful woman. I loved her. ~ Dawn Knight po box 187 Philip so dak (5/25/2013)
Larry, Alan, Amy and all. There are no words of comfort that will ease your pain. Just know that Phyllis' gentle spirit and delightful smile lives on in all of you and our memories of her. God Bless you all. ~ Jerald and Andrea Cook Cottonwood, SD (5/25/2013)
Larry, Al, and Amy,
It was so much fun having Phyl as a neighbor. My sisters and I always thought she was awesome because she was a great cook, had the most fun basement in town, and allowed Amy to pull us down the stairs using a mattress.

Rachel, Lane, Willy, and Kamri,
You are your grandma's pride and joy. She always had pictures to show and funny stories to tell about you. I will never forget her laugh or how her eyes would sparkle when she would talk about any of you.
You are all in my prayers. ~ Brandi Hansen Hirsch Mina (5/25/2013)
I am so sorry to hear about Phyllis' passing. You are all my thoughts in this difficult time. ~ Kristen (Husband) Larson Fargo, ND (5/25/2013)
Amy and family...so sorry to hear about your mom. Let God hold you in His hands and help you through this sad time. ~ Kenny and Robin Stoner Murdo (5/25/2013)