Phyllis J. Thompson, 80, of Akron, Indiana, passed on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at Chase Center of Logansport, Indiana
Phyllis was born on July 9, 1946, in Rochester, Indiana, to the late Lloyd W. and Rachel (Conrad) Craig. She was a 1964 graduate of Akron High School, she married the love of her life, Dennis L. Thompson, on June 16, 1964, in Rochester. They shared many happy years together until his passing on April 18, 2017.
Children were truly the center of Phyllis’s life. She devoted much of her life to caring for children. She lovingly opened her heart and home as a longtime caregiver for many families in the Akron area. Later, she worked with children at Wee Care Children’s Ministries through the Akron Church of God. She was also an active member of Akron United Methodist Church, where she enjoyed playing the piano for children’s programs and participating in Bible School. Phyllis also was a former Girl Scout leader.
She loved tending her flowers and was well known for baking fresh cookies each week for the children. Together, Phyllis and Denny enjoyed camping, attending ball games, and going to NASCAR races. She also enjoyed spending time outdoors hiking and exploring nature. A tradition for family and friends was her annual Fourth of July celebration, hosted on her porch along the parade route.
She is survived by her daughters Angie and husband Jon Martin of Akron and Robyn Thompson and husband John Prokop of Denver, Colorado; grandchildren Maribeth Nelson, Marissa Reed, Jon Martin II, Corbin Prokop, and Peyton Prokop; great grandchildren Kaia, Jude, Jonah, Eleanor, Theo, and Dax; sisters Karen Sommers of Logansport and Wanda Brower of Rochester; brother Alan and wife Marilyn Craig of Russiaville; and brother-in-law Ron Thompson.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, husband Denny, and brother-in-laws Donald Sommers, Daniel Brower, and Robert Thompson.
The funeral service will take place at 5:00 pm, Friday, October 2, 2026 at Hartzler Funeral Home 305 West Rochester Street Akron, Indiana.
Visitation hours will be held from 3 pm to 5 pm, Friday, October 2, 2026 at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, Indiana.
Memorial contributions can be made in her memory to the Wee Care Children’s Ministries.
