Phillipsburg resident Shirley L. Kats passed away April 1, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE at the age of 74.

She was born October 18, 1940 in Norton County, KS the daughter of Claire & Leona (Archer) Alexander.

Survivors include her husband Derek of the home; 3 daughters; Kathy Nimz of Littleton, CO, Sherry Woodside of Prairie View & Vicky Allen of Fredrickburg, VA; her brother, Charles Alexander of Norton; 2 sisters: Sharon Posvar of Beaver City, NE & Sandra Salaz of Salt Lake City, UT & 2 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Sat. April 4 at 10:00 a.m. in the Luctor Christian Reformed Church with Dr. Dave Rozema & Pastor Aaron Rust officiating. Burial will follow in the Luctor Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 Thursday & 9:00 to 9:00 Friday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or The Phillips County Hospital.

Online condolences: www.olliffboeve.com.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.