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Phyllis Kortas

August 11, 1950 - November 16, 2020
Visitation
Krause Funeral Home Brookfield
21600 West Capitol Drive
Brookfield, WI 53072
Saturday 12/5, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Service
Krause Funeral Home Brookfield
21600 West Capitol Drive
Brookfield, WI 53072
Saturday 12/5, 3:00 pm

Kortas, Phyllis Matsue (Nee Takano) of Milwaukee, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Age 70. Devoted mother of Regina, Christina (Christopher) Fogel. Proud grandmother of Ethan, Tyler, Grace and Weston. Daughter of Masayuki and Mikiko Takano. Also loved by other relatives and friends.

Visitation on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Krause Funeral Home 21600 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield, Wisconsin 53072, Saturday, December 5th, from 1:30 pm until service at 3:00 pm.

We require face masks and encourage social distancing.

A special thank you to the staff at St. Luke’s for all of the loving care you provided for Phyllis.

Originally from Laihaina, Maui, Phyllis moved to Milwaukee in November 1976 and always loved the fall and winter here in Wisconsin. Reading and movies were just a few of her interests. Phyllis had a curiosity for life, which was evident in her travels. She also enjoyed talking with and learning from others who traveled. She had an appreciation for life and loved meeting new people along with spending time with those that were dear to her heart. She will be greatly missed.

Visitation
Krause Funeral Home Brookfield
21600 West Capitol Drive
Brookfield, WI 53072
Map
Saturday 12/5, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Service
Krause Funeral Home Brookfield
21600 West Capitol Drive
Brookfield, WI 53072
Map
Saturday 12/5, 3:00 pm
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Kortas, Phyllis Matsue (Nee Takano) of Milwaukee, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Age 70. Devoted mother of Regina, Christina (Christopher) Fogel. Proud grandmother of Ethan, Tyler, Grace and Weston. Daughter of Masayuki and Mikiko Takano. Also loved by other relatives and friends. Visitation on Saturday, December 5, 2020Continue Reading

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Pauline Ulicny left a message on December 11, 2020:
I lived across the street from Phyllis in Haliimaile. We were in the same grade at Maui High School. She rode with me to school from Sophomore to Senior year. May she rest in peace. How is Phyllis's mom Miki?
Mike & Mary Sanders left a message on December 5, 2020:
Very moving memorial service, we know you miss her very much and wish we could have met her. Always thinking of you and your Family. Love Mike & Mary Sanders
Regina Kortas left a message on November 29, 2020:
I love you Mom ❤️
Maureen Redmer left a message on November 23, 2020:
My special sister/cousin, I will miss you dearly. Thank you for showing me that there is always something new to learn and experience. Thank you for sharing Regina and Christina and their families with me.See you in Heaven.
Nancy Bayer left a message on November 22, 2020:
I was so sorry to hear about Phyllis's passing. She was a wonderful friend. We went to many movies together and when I asked her to go to a play a couple times, she was thrilled. I last saw her when we went to dinner together in February. I will miss her.
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Anne MacKay left a message on November 22, 2020:
I wil miss you my sweet Cousin Sister. Love Anne
Krause Funeral Home & Cremation Services left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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