Phillips County resident, Elda Mae Hanke, passed away May 11, 2019 at the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg at the age of 86. She was born August 2, 1932 in Phillips County, the daughter of Bill & Frieda (Bach) Dill.

Survivors include her son Alan of rural Phillipsburg; 2 daughters, Robin Chester of Glade & Terri Hanke of Jennings; her sister, Arliss Weinman of Phillipsburg; 4 grandchildren & 7 great grandchildren.

Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be held Friday, Aug. 2 at 10:30 a.m. in the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Stuttgart, with Pastor Lee Bennight officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Stuttgart Community Center of Hospice Services