Constance “Connie” M. Phillips, 88 of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025.

She was born on March 30, 1937, in La Porte to the late William and Hazel (Armstrong) Kabowski.

Connie retired from American Rubber after many years of service.

On April 3, 1976, Connie married Paul Phillips, who preceded her in death on November 25, 2005. Surviving are a son, Tony (Karen) Kabowski of La Porte; grandchildren, Christopher, Joseph, & Paul Kabowski; great-grandchildren, Caden, Chloe, Chyenny, & Christian; and sisters, Fran Kabowski of La Porte, Lynda Thomas of La Porte, Foergianna Lloyd of Kansas City, Kansas, and Billie Kabowski of La Porte. She was preceded by her parents, husband, and sisters, Sally Patrick, Mary Logan, Barbara Mroek, & Catherine West.

Visitation will be held from 11 AM to 1 PM on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, 1117 Indiana Avenue, La Porte, Indiana.

Funeral services will be at 1 PM Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in the Funeral Home following the visitation.

Burial will follow at Pine Lake Cemetery.

To light a virtual candle, share a story of Connie’s life, or leave a message of comfort for her family, please visit esslingfuneralhome.com.