Jenny Pheister

M. Jenny Pheister, 87, of Lincoln, passed away Friday, December 30, 2016 at her home. Born June 25, 1929 to Domenic and Adeline (DeCamillo) Mecoli in Detroit, she was raised in Oak Park. On September 24, 1949, she married Huck Pheister in Oak Park, where they resided until moving to Lincoln in 1971. Jenny worked as a teacher’s assistant at Lincoln Elementary, and as a secretary for the Law Office of Jim Cook. She was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church in Harrisville. Jenny was a well-known supporter of her community. Some of her many contributions include: working with the Alcona Athletic Association, the Harrisville Arts Council, quilting at the Lincoln Depot, and founding the annual Pheister Pharm scavenger hunt. Jenny is survived by her son, Tom (Torrie) Pheister of Milwaukee, her daughter, Lori (Joe) Achtabowski of Lincoln, her daughter-in-law, Lani McLeod of Oregon, seven grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Huck on July 27, 2013, her son Gary Pheister in 1982, and by her brother Tony (Joan) Mecoli. There will be a memorial visitation Friday, January 6, 2017 at Gillies Funeral Home in Lincoln from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Visitation will continue on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at St. Anne Catholic Church from 10:00 AM until the Memorial Mass at 11:00 AM. Fr. Robert Bissot will officiate. Memorial Donations suggested to: Alcona High School, where they will be used to fund current student activities. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Jenny Pheister, please visit our flower store.