Phyllis Rigg Franseen, 94, of Charleston, IL and formerly of Jacksonville, IL, passed away Monday, July 1, 2024 at Charleston Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Phyllis was born October 7, 1929 at Jacksonville, Illinois, daughter of Glen Frederick and Lucille Ellen (Brooks) Ore. She married Hobart Frederick Rigg on March 18, 1951, and he preceded her in death on January 5, 1999. She later married Cecil Franseen and he passed away on October 21, 2010.

She is survived by one daughter, Ann Spear of Charleston; five grandchildren, Isaac Spear, Huck Spear, Erica Mulder, Lauren Rodenbarger, and Micah Bringman; eleven great grandchildren, Samantha Spear, Niko Spear, Owen Spear, Mirin Spear, Zaida Spear, Leia Rodenbarger, Gabriel Rodenbarger, Eli Rodenbarger, Cooper Mulder, Kahlie Bickerstaff, and Sydney Bickerstaff; and one great-great grandchild, Arianna Bickerstaff. She cherished the step-grandchildren she had in her second marriage. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Patsy Schild, and one daughter, Mary Sue Bringman.

Phyllis loved her job at Eisenhower Elementary School. The relationships she built with students and co-workers lasted the rest of her life. She was a longtime member of the Ebenezer Methodist Church.

A visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:30 PM Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville. An informal memorial service with a time of sharing will begin at 2:30 PM, followed by burial at Ebenezer Cemetery, North of Jacksonville. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge of local arrangements.Harper-Swickard Funeral Home in Charleston also assisted the family. Condolences may be sent online at buchanancody.com.