Curtis “Peno” Phillips, age 72 of Monroe passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at the SSM Health Hospice Home. He was born on December 5, 1953 the son of Gene and Ruby (Pickett) Phillips. He graduated from Monroe High School in 1972.

Curtis worked at Maple Leaf Cheese for 15 years as well as the Monroe Brewery for 15 years. He was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ. In his free time, Curtis enjoyed working out, he did not miss a single day at Anytime Fitness from 2024-2025. He also enjoyed going to Feather Parties, taking walks and playing softball; he was proud of his “No Hitter” he threw in high school. He was an avid bowler and especially enjoyed playing cards, with Euchre and Baitley being two of his favorites. Curtis enjoyed meeting new people and had a way of making friends wherever he went. When Curtis was younger he shot pool at the teen house winning many trophies. Above all Curtis loved spending time with his family; and was always grateful for the gift of love and life through the donation of a kidney from his sister, Shelly.

Curtis is survived by his siblings, Wendell (Sally) Phillips of Monroe, Stacey (Reyne) Phillips of Browntown, Bradley (Laurie) Phillips of Juda, and Shelly (Sam) Pattinson of Sugar Grove, IL; nieces and nephews, Amy (Nick) Schultz, Eric (Becca) Phillips, Adrian (Josh) Crow, Ashley (Ricardo) Barradas, Jason Phillips, Lindsy (Sean) Duane, Seth (Eva) Pattinson, and Emily (Andy) Tannhauser; and many extended relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial Services will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026 at 1:00 PM at Shriner Hager Gohlke Funeral Home with Reverend Todd Hackman officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2026 from 12:00 PM Noon until 3:00 PM at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to the family at: shgfuneralhome.net.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the SSM Health Hospice Home for their compassionate care.