Oma Jane Phillips

Oma “Jane” Phillips left us here and touched down on the streets of gold in heaven, where she met her Lord and savior, Jesus Christ.

Jane passed away on September 26, 2026, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, IA, at the age of 77.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Esterdahl Mortuary and Crematory, Ltd., Moline. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Interment will be at Greenview Memorial Gardens.

Jane was born in Kingsport, TN on May 30, 1949, to Dewey “Bill” and Vera (Hulse) Maltsburger.

Jane was of the Pentecostal faith and fondly known as the church lady for her deep knowledge of the Bible.

Jane is survived by her beloved husband of 50 years, John Phillips of Taylor Ridge, IL; son, John David (Margaret Phillips); grandsons, Michael and Matthew of Eldridge, IA; stepdaughters, Julie (Pat Lang) of Adel, IA, Stephanie (Cris) Gayer of Andalusia, IL; brother, Dewey (Susie) Maltsburger of Milan, IL; sister, Iva (Jerry) Carter of Long Grove, IA; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Her greatest joy was watching her grandsons grow into handsome young men. She especially loved watching them play baseball, basketball, football, and golf.

Memories may be shared online by visiting esterdahl.com.