JOLIETT • Phyllis K. Bixler, 83, of Joliett, died March 10 at her residence. She was born June 5, 1936, in Hegins Twp., a daughter of the late David and Carrie Schlegel Wolfgang. She was a seamstress in area garment factories prior to her retirement. She was a member of Joliett United Methodist Church, Joliett. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Bixler Sr. She is survived by two sons, Leonard Bixler Jr. of Tremont and Dennis Bixler of Muir; three daughters: Lucinda Madenford and Lori Bender, both of Joliett and Tina Plantz of Mechanicsburg; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mae Walkinshaw of Williamstown, and Helen Snyder of Dornsife; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held March 16 at Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View. Burial was in St. Paul’s Cemetery, Sacramento. To sign the online guest book, visit buffingtonreed.com