Phyllis J. (Brinkman) Unger, age 83, passed away on March 26, 2015 after a long illness at Bridgeway Pointe (Drake Hospital) in Cincinnati. She was a longtime resident of Fairfield.

Phyllis was born on May 17, 1931 in Hamilton to Edwin “Bud” and Edna (nee Weik) Brinkman. Phyllis was a graduate of Hamilton High School in 1949. She married William Unger at Keesler Air Force Base, MS on May 25, 1951.

She was a lifetime member of Redeemer Church where she served as an Elder, and sang in the choir for over 50 years.

She is survived by her husband, Bill; daughter, Judy (William) McMahon of Fairfield Twp.; grandchildren, Brian (Rachel) McMahon of Liberty Twp., and Jennifer (William) Peppard of Cincinnati; and great grandson, Dylan. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents.

Special thanks to the staff at Bridgeway Pointe and Vitas Hospice for their excellent care.

Visitation will be Monday March 30, 2015 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Avance Funeral Home and Crematory, 4976 Winton Rd., Fairfield, OH 45014. Funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Kim Katterhenrich officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to Greater Cincinnati Alzheimer’s Association, 644 Linn St. Suite 1026, Cincinnati, OH 45203. Condolences may be offered at www.avancefuneralhome.com.