Obituaries

September 2, 1943 to April 21, 2019

CULVER - Phyllis J. Whiting, 75, of Monterey, passed away Sunday, April 21, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver.

She was born to Harold and Lucille (Faulstich) Sellers on Sept. 2, 1943 in Rochester. She was a graduate of Knox High School. On Nov. 17, 1962, she married Vernon F. Whiting in Monterey. He survives.

Also surviving are sons Chris and Gregory Whiting, both of Monterey; brother Randy
Sellers of Monterey; sister Carol Ely of Monterey; and a few nieces and nephews.  

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Thomas Sellers, and sister Barbara Hall.

Mrs. Whiting enjoyed canning, gardening and all kinds of flowers. She also liked sewing and embroidery, and worked as a seamstress before her marriage. She had a love of animals, especially birds, and enjoyed watching the hummingbirds scrapping over the feeder. She had a kind heart and never said a cross word about anyone. She was also said to be a very good cook.

A time of visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Friday, April 26, at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Monterey. Father Michael McKinney will officiate a Mass of Christian Burial at 12 noon. Burial will follow at St. Anne’s Cemetery, Monterey.

Memorials may be given to the Dementia Society or to St. Anne’s Catholic Church.