Phyllis Jo Shikenjanski

Phyllis Jo Shikenjanski, age 75, of Ocklawaha, FL, formerly a long-time resident of Yorkville, IL, passed away at Ocala Regional Medical Center in Ocala, FL on August 20, 2019, surrounded by loved ones. Phyllis was born on June 6, 1944 in Aurora, IL, where she also grew up. Phyllis married the love of her life in 1960 and has now been reunited with her beloved husband and soulmate, Jack Shikenjanski. The couple settled in Montgomery, IL in the early 1960's and later in Oswego, IL where they raised their two children, Sheri and John. Phyllis was a dedicated and hard worker. She worked as an entrepreneur, alongside her husband and family, in the creation and operation of C&C Carpet Cleaning. Phyllis was a devoted and loving mother. She was very proud of her family and was excited to become a grandmother to her 5 grandchildren and her 5 great-grandchildren. Phyllis loved holidays and family get-togethers; any chance to spend time with her family was important to her. She would spend hours cooking and preparing food that everyone would devour. She was a devoted Christian that loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She took every opportunity to spread His love and the words of the Bible. Phyllis was known for her feisty, yet good sense of humor. She will be missed by all that knew and loved her. Phyllis was the daughter of the late Iris and Norman Middleton, beloved wife of the late Jack Shikenjanski, devoted mother of Sheri Sticka (Paul) of Somonauk, IL and John Shikenjanski (Lynora) of Ocklawaha, FL, sister to Dory See (Jim), loving grandma to Dustin Edwards (Britanni), AJ Lenert, Zack Lenert, Alycia Tyler (Ryan), and Leanna Shikenjanski and to her great-grandchildren Savannah Lenert, Shaylynn Edwards, Xander Lenert, Parker Lenert, and Jacob Lenert. Family and friends will gather for a celebration of life at Beyers Funeral Home, 134 North Hwy 27/441, Lady Lake, FL, on Saturday, August 31st at 11 AM with a Visitation at 10:00 AM. There will be a continuation of the celebration of life back at Phyllis's house after the service at Beyers. Please join us for food and sharing of love and support. There will also be a celebration of life for Phyllis in Illinois at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the battered women's shelter: Haven of Lake & Sumter Counties, Inc., P.O. Box 492335, Leesburg, FL 34749. Arrangements entrusted to Beyers Funeral Home and Crematory, Lady Lake, FL.

Phyllis Jo Shikenjanski

June 6, 1944 - August 20, 2019