Phyllis Kovachevich

Canton – Phyllis M. Kovachevich, 74, of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2016, at her residence.
She was born on June 29, 1942 in Canton to John and Frances (Ferro) Buyan. They preceded her in death.
She married Leonard “Ching” Kovachevich on June 20, 1964 in Canton.  He preceded her in death on December 9, 2000.
Surviving are two daughters, Lori (Kirk) Prothman of O’Fallon, MO,  Lisa (Parrish) Brown of Goodfield, sisters, Shirley (Tom) Skinner of Canton, Barbara (Gene) Craig of Houston TX, three grandchildren, Kasey Prothman, Lauren Brown, Megan Brown, and several nieces and nephews.
Phyllis graduated from Lewistown High School in 1960.  She worked at the Parlin Ingersoll Library and later for the Canton Union School District as an Elementary Secretary retiring in 2002 after 24 years of service.
She was an active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, the Altar and Rosary Society, volunteered for the St. Mary’s Food Pantry and delivered Meals on Wheels.
She was awarded with the YWCA Women of Achievement Honoree in 2002.
Most of all she was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She will be missed by all.
A visitation will be held on Monday, January 2, 2016, from 5-7pm, at the Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton with a prayer service at 7pm.  A funeral Mass held at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in St David at 10 am on Tuesday, January 3, 2016.
Burial will be at the St Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the St. Mary’s Food Pantry or St. Mary’s Church.
To view Phyllis’ tribute video, or to leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com