Funeral services for Phyllis J. Metz, 88, of East Moline, will be 11 am Monday at Van Hoe Funeral Home, Ltd., East Moline. Visitation will be 10-11 am at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rock Island National Cemetery, Arsenal Island. Mrs. Metz died Monday, February 3, 2020 at Park Vista Retirement Center, East Moline.

Phyllis was born Jun 2, 1931 in Moline, the daughter of Eddie and Mae (Gustus) Batten. She graduated from Moline High School. Phyllis was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. She enjoyed camping and fishing after her retirement from John Deere. Her friends and family all knew her as a very funny, friendly, caring and sweet person.

Survivors include her sons, Tom and Andy Lambrecht; daughter-in-law, Donna Jochim; grandson, Jack Lambrecht.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Melvin; son, Jeff Lambrecht; sister, Carol Fleischman; brother, Dick Batten; and granddaughter, Maggie Lambrecht.

The family would like to thank the Park Vista staff for their tireless help and support for Phyllis. A very special thank you goes to her long-time friend, Colleen Jordan. They were "besties".

In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials may be made to QCAWC (Quad City Animal Welfare Center, Milan, IL), and to the Lions Club.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.vanhoe.com.

.

Monday, February 10, 2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Van Hoe Funeral Home and Cremation Services 1500 Sixth Street East Moline, Illinois 61244

Monday, February 10, 2020 11:00 AM

Van Hoe Funeral Home and Cremation Services 1500 Sixth Street East Moline, Illinois 61244