Phyllis J. WilkinsonPhyllis J. Wilkinson, 85, of Lafayette, IN, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 in Lafayette.She was born on March 10, 1932 in Aurora, IL and graduated from East Aurora High School in 1950.On June 9, 1962, she married Earnest R. Wilkinson in Aurora, IL.Phyllis was a beloved wife, mother, and homemaker who loved to cook and collect cookbooks.Surviving are her husband, Earnest R. Wilkinson; sons, Earnest D. Wilkinson, Kevin J. Wilkinson, and Scott A. Wilkinson; and her brother, Robert.She was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Leila and her sister, June.A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, September 11, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. (CT) at Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery (675 Route 30, Aurora, IL). Memorial donations may be made to Franciscan St. Elizabeth East Hospital in loving memory of Phyllis.You may light a Candle of Hope in remembrance of Phyllis and sign her online guestbook by visiting www.fisherfuneralchapel.com