Phyllis Lauth, age 72, of Mendon, passed away Monday evening, April 18, 2016 at her Daughter's residence in Angola, Indiana.

Born December 12, 1943 in Langley, KY, she was a daughter of the late Charles Edward "Ed" & Naomi (Osborne) Hicks. She married Everett Dewaine Lauth in May of 1984, and he preceded her in death on May 23, 2015.

Surviving are their Children: Cathy (Todd) Duff of Angola, IN, Karen Adams (fiancé Darrell Clark) and George (Candes) Fetters Sr., both of Celina, and Todd (Marla) Lauth of Sidney, Grandchildren: Kirk & Taylor Duff, Lauren Duff (fiancé Grant Andrews), Jimmy & Josh Adams, Kelsi (Devin) Diedrich, Alicen (Christopher) Williams, Josie (Warner) Evans, George Fetters Jr., Caleb (Logan) French, Coty French, and Leslie, Kira & Nick Lauth, and Great-Grandchildren: Blaze Adams and Mackinlee Williams. Also surviving are 5 Brothers & Sisters: Wanda Mahaffey of Arkansas, and Pauline Miller, Bonita (Eric) Welker, Eugene (Brenda) Hicks and June (Denny) Dorsten, all of Mendon, a Sister-in-law: Shirley Hicks of St. Marys, and a Brother-in-law: Nick Brodnicki of Pitsburg, OH.

Phyllis was preceded in death by a Son: Rodney Lauth, 5 Brothers & Sisters: Mary Agnes, Donnie, and Vernon Hicks, Dolores Derossett and Joy Brodnicki, and Brothers-in-law: Talbie Derossett, Wayne Miller and Eugene Lauth.

A 1961 graduate of Mendon-Union High School, Phyllis was a homemaker, and enjoyed gardening. She was a very loving Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Aunt, who enjoyed spending time with her family.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, April 23 at Mendon United Methodist Church, with Pastor Randy Christian, officiating. Burial will follow at Mendon Cemetery.

Calling Hours are from 2-4 & 6-8:00 PM, Friday, April 22 at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Mendon, and an hour prior to Services on Saturday at the church.

Memorials may be directed to The Alzheimer's Association.

Condolences may be expressed at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.