Phyllis V. Lucas

Phyllis “Jean” Lucas, 78, of Hartford, MI, passed away on Friday-December 20, 2019, at Spectrum Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph, MI. Arrangements have been entrusted to Heritage Chapel – 8747 US 31, Berrien Springs, MI. Jean was born on June 18, 1941 in Mt. Vernon, IL to the late Raymond and Margaret (Bogart) Burwell. On October 26, 1963 in St. Joseph, MI she married Albert Lucas; he preceded her in death on Feb. 6, 2011. Jean is survived by three children – Phillip Lucas of Hartford, MI, Dean (Renee) Lucas of Kalamazoo, MI, and Phyllis (Rodney) Brohman of Berrien Springs, MI; and nine grandchildren. Also preceding Jean in death is a daughter-Lynn Marie Midkiff, four brothers-Bill, Don, Ancil and Charles, and a sister-Carol. Jean loved her grandchildren and spent as much time with them as she could. She also enjoyed crocheting, the casino, and was an avid animal lover. A Celebration of Life service will take place on Tuesday-December 31, 10:00am at Heritage Chapel in Berrien Springs with Pastor Rick Payne officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Berrien Springs. Visitation is on Monday-December 30 from 5:00-7:00pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lucas family or to the Berrien County Cancer Service. Friends wishing to leave the family a message of condolence may do so at www.heritagechapel.com