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PHILIP J. HAMSTRA, 69, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Morrison, IL.
There will be no visitation or memorial service. Cremation rites have been accorded. The Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. A memorial has been established to Dementia Society of America.
Philip was born January 21, 1956, in Morrison, IL, to John J. and Clara (Venhuizen) Hamstra. He attended Morrison Grade Schools and graduated from Morrison High School. After completing his education, he served his country as a member of the United States Army. In 1987, Phil married Marcella “Sally” A. Yoeckel, and they shared many years together until her passing on August 26, 2021. Phil spent much of his career as a dedicated long-haul truck driver. He was a life member of the Morrison American Legion Post #328 and attended Ebenezer Reformed Church in Morrison.
Survivors include one daughter, Nyla Hamstra of Morrison, IL; one son, Adam Hamstra of Morrison, IL; two sisters, Judy Eads of FL and Cindy (Brett) Gray of CO.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Sally.
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