Obituaries

Phillip D. Workman

January 19th, 1943 – July 26th, 2025

Phillip D. Workman, age 82 of Astoria, Illinois passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 26, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 19, 1943 in rural Astoria, the son of Everett and Lola Pearl (Smith) Workman. He married Vicki I. St. Dennis on March 23, 1963 in Canton, Illinois. She preceded him in death on August 3, 1998.

Surviving are his two daughters, Tammy Peterman and Linda (Dickie) Fisher, seven grandchildren; Brandon (Lindsey Rohbaugh) Workman, Bradley (Savannah Nelson) Workman, Catherine (Jay Meisner) Peterman, Jeremy (Chrissy) Fisher, Matthew (Rebecca Lytle) Fisher, Amanda (Justin) Gulick and Amy (Curtis) Sprout, several great and great-great-grandchildren.

Phillip was preceded in death by three children; Valerie Lynn, Barbara Jo and Terry Allen Workman, his parents, brother Dwayne Workman and nephew Gary Workman.

He worked at the Vermont Foundry in the early 1960’s and then went to work at Caterpillar for 31 years before retiring.

Phillip was an inaugural board member of the South Fulton Water District and stayed on the board for many years. He was also a member of the Vermont Masonic Lodge for 30 years.

A part time farmer who enjoyed raising cows, pigs, chickens, ducks and turkeys. He enjoyed riding around on his tractors and traveling. He was always very interested in the Civil War and anything John Wayne.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A graveside service in the Astoria Cemetery will be held at a later date. Memorials in memory of Phillip may be given to the Astoria Fire and Rescue Squad and sent to Shawgo Memorial Home, PO Box 525, Astoria, IL 61501.

Condolences

July 26th, 2025

I’m so sorry for your loss 🙏
Jody Dean

July 26th, 2025

Sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace and comfort. Cherish the lifelong memories.
Robert and Susan Cameron

July 26th, 2025

Sorry to hear of Phillips passing condolences to family

July 26th, 2025

Roy

July 26th, 2025

So very sorry for yr loss. Cindy Ford

July 27th, 2025

I am sorry to hear about Phillip passing away. We went all the way through school together.He was one of my best friends. Wendell W. Yost

July 27th, 2025

So sorry for your loss. Sending our Thoughts and Prayers for All your Family's. Sending you a hug Linda. Sue Palmer & Family's

July 27th, 2025

Linda and Tammy/ family so sorry to hear of your Father's passing my thoughts are with you

July 27th, 2025

So very sorry for your loss.
Brenda and Scott Dean

July 27th, 2025

Sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort to Linda and Tammy and rest of the family. Janet and Wally Danner

July 27th, 2025

So sorry for your loss. Tommy and Pam Trone

July 27th, 2025

So sorry for your loss. Nancy Carithers

July 27th, 2025

So sorry for your loss of your dad Linda and Tammy Charlie and Lu Ann

July 27th, 2025

So sorry for your family's loss. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Deb and Jim Park

July 27th, 2025

Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Todd Shaw

July 27th, 2025

So very sorry for your loss. Roberta Oest

July 27th, 2025

Tammy, I'm so sorry for your loss.My thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

July 27th, 2025

Toni Durham

July 27th, 2025

Linda and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Praying that god will wrap his arms around you tight during your difficult days ahead.
Bob & Susie Bucher Family

July 27th, 2025

I'm so sorry for your loss.

July 28th, 2025

Linda, Tammy and family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. He was always such a nice man. I always enjoyed saying hello & a quick visit.
DeeVon & Wendell Schisler

July 28th, 2025

Sorry for your family's loss! Jimmy and Debbie Derry

July 28th, 2025

So sorry for your loss. Dick and Stacey Meehan

July 29th, 2025

Lon Davis,so sorry for your loss
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July 29th, 2025

So sorry for your loss. Georgiana and Alan Clemens

July 30th, 2025

Sorry for your families loss. Steve & Pam Burget.

July 30th, 2025

I'm so sorry to hear about Phillip. I enjoyed talking with your Dad whenever I saw him. He was always so nice, a true gentleman. Thinking of everyone...
Julie (Pollitt) McDonald

July 30th, 2025

Sorry for your loss I enjoyed visiting with
Phillip over breakfast at the state street
Grill on several occasions.
Renne Crabtree

August 1st, 2025

Tammy so sorry for your loss
Shelia Gorsuch

August 1st, 2025

Tammy so sorry for your loss
Shelia Gorsuch

August 2nd, 2025

So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all. Vicki Phillips