Phyllis Robb

Phyllis Robb 85, of Edgewater A memorial service for Phyllis Robb (nee: Larson), 85, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Episcopal Church of the Atonement at 5749 N. Kenmore Ave., Chicago. A period of sharing will follow with internment in the Atonement Columbarium. Phyllis passed away on Sunday, Nov. 12. She is survived by her husband, Thomas P. Robb, daughter, Catherine Latturner, son, Eric Latturner, sister, Judith Dyke, and other family. Phyllis lived in Chiicago’s Edgewater neighborhood for more than 50 years. Phyllis retired as the corporate secretary of the Art Institute of Chicago. She often said that the 20 years in that role were the best years of her life. She was beyond overwhelmed when at her retirement party a Gallery within the Museum was named after her. Phyllis graduated from Stone Elementary School, North Park Academy, Miami University of Ohio with a B.S. in Education and Northwestern University with a Masters of Arts Degree in Literature. Phyllis began her career as a teacher at East Prairie Elementary School in Skokie. She then worked for the Chicago Architecture Foundation in the late 1960s and ‘70s when they were headquartered at Glessner House. Phyllis then held several administrative positions prior to starting her career at the Art Institute. One of the highlights of her life was her ten years as a member of The Sweet Betsy From Pike Memorial Autoharp Band. Phyllis transferred from Lutheran to Episcopalian in the early 1980s and was dedicated to serving in two churches, St. Luke’s in Evanston and Atonement, for the next 45 years. Her ministries included serving on the Vestry and Moveable Feast. She was very involved in and was an active leader in the refugee programs at both churches. A cause that she was passionate about. During her service she helped in the resettlement of over 1,000 people from many countries. Seeing the successful restart of the lives of many of these people was overwhelmingly meaningful to her. Her other passion was her over 20 years of teaching Education For Ministry (EFM). This intensive, college level course that was designed for lay people to explore their faith included her becoming an Adjunct Professor of the University of the South. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Church for their refugee program.

Phyllis Robb

June 16, 1938 - November 12, 2023

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June 16, 1938 - November 12, 2023

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