Phyllis A. Slaght

Phyllis A. Slaght, age 84, of Wauzeka, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, at Vernon Manor in Viroqua. She was born on Sept. 22, 1938, the daughter of Charles and Lula (Yost) Gilkes. She grew up in Wyalusing Township and attended the local school there, where the Dew Drop Inn currently stands. Phyllis worked at Advanced Transformer in Boscobel for many years until retirement. She enjoyed gardening, flowers and spending time with her family and grandchildren.
She is survived by her children Steven (Vicky Caya), Lori (Ralph) Dalton, David (Cheryl), Jerry (Tammy Walther) and Scott (Sherri Leamy); 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her children Corie Slaght and Ilene Aspenson, and her siblings Kenneth Gilkes, Glennis Whitish and Edward and Terry Gilkes.
A memorial visitation was Jan. 2, at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel in Prairie du Chien. Private inurnment will be in the Bagley Cemetery at a later date. www.garrityfuneralhome.com