Mrs. Frances O. Phillips, 73, 1521 Third Avenue, died Monday at a local hospital following a short illness. She was born at Crescent and had resided most of her life in Council Bluffs. Mrs. Phillips was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Harmony Chapter 25, Order of Eastern Star, Council Bluffs Rebekah Lodge 3, IOOF and Lily Camp 1, Royal Neighbors of America. Mr. and Mrs. Phillips marked their 55th wedding anniversary on March 7.

Survivors include: husband, Elmer E.; daughter, Mrs. Betty J. Gibler of Council Bluffs; three sons, Walter L. and Elmer F. both of Council Bluffs, and Leo G. of Omaha; two sisters, Mrs. Hazel Shipley of Council Bluffs and Ms. Annie Boren of Crescent; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.