William J. McPhillips, 69, Stationary Engineer

He was born September 5, 1935 in Lorain, where he lived for 38 years before moving his family to Wakeman.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

He worked as a stationary engineer for Ford Motor Company, Lorain, for 31 years retiring in 1991. He was involved with the UAW as a committee man. He had been a boy scout leader, enjoyed traveling, shuffleboard, reading, and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Mary Jane (nee Zahratka); 2 sons, William M. McPhillips of Hattiesburg, Mississippi and Timothy J. McPhillips of Wakeman; 3 daughters, Colleen M. Burroughs of Thurman, Iowa, Celeste M. Morris of Huron, and Julianne M Umstott of Brookpark; 5 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and 3 sisters, Mary Agnes Teleha of Lorain, Florence Marie Tomasic of Dearborn, MI and Jeanne Hite of New London.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ruby (nee Frank ) McPhillips; and sisters Mary Catherine O'Rourke, Josephine Larkin and Margaret Gallagher

Friends may call Sunday, January 30, 2005, from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, Ohio. A Christian Wake Service
will be held at 3:30 p.m. The Vermilion Veterans Council will have an evening military service at 7 pm.

Prayers will be said at the funeral home Monday, January 31, 2005, at 11 30 a.m. followed by a 12 noon Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Catholic Church, 731 Exchange Street, Vermilion. Father Jim Holmer, pastor will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain

Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.