Obituary: Phyllis Tabaczka

Phylis Tabaczka

Obituary: Phyllis Tabaczka

Phyllis Jean Tabaczka, 76, of Ludington, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Phyllis was born August 25, 1946, in Ludington, the daughter of George and Lucille (Olson) Stalter. She graduated from Tustin High School in 1965. On February 12, 1988, Phyllis married Raymond Tabaczka and spent 22 lovely years together before Raymond’s death in 2011. 

Phyllis was an active member in her church, St. Simon Catholic Church. She loved to knit and crochet, making exceptional pieces of art with love. To keep herself busy she spent much of her time completing word searches. 

Phyllis is survived by her daughters, Gladys Bigford and Kimberly (Dennis) Padron; son, Steven Bigford; granddaughters, Angela Kimes, Racheal Jolly, and Corissa Bigford; grandsons, William Padron and Michael Bigford; and six great-grandchildren. 

Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Tabaczka; her parents, George and Lucille (Olson) Stalter; brothers, Michael and Roy; sister, Deborah Olson; and grandson, Kirk Padron.

Memorial contributions made in Phyllis’s honor can go to Hospice of Michigan. 

A funeral service took place Thursday, November 10, 2022, at noon at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Visitation began at 11 a.m. Phyllis was laid to rest at Pere Marquette Cemetery. 

Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com.