Phyllis Colbert, 70, passed away at her home in Black Hawk on March 1st, 2009. She was a loving mom and grandmother and will be greatly missed.

As per her wishes cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at a later date.

Phyllis was born in Dixon, Illinois. She and her husband moved to Southern California and eventually up to the Black Hills in 1980. Phyllis was the proud owner of a casino and motel on historic Main Street Deadwood and later started a salon in Sturgis. Phyllis finished out her career as a licensed cosmetologist and retired to her home in Summerset where she was close to her daughters.

Phyllis is survived by former husband and loving friend Lee Colbert; daughters Kris Reiling and Jeri Cross, Black Hawk, Lisa Modrick, Rapid City, Julie Naumann, Spearfish, and Lana Sternhagen of Lead, grandchildren Kyle Cross, Zachary Reiling, Cody Reiling, Amanda Sternhagen, Nicolle Burr, Natasha Naumann, Allen Sternhagen, and Aaron Sternhagen.

She was preceded in death by her son Jay Pritchard parents Harold & Mable (McCardle) Mills.

Friends may sign the online guest book at blackhillsfuneralhome.com

Black Hills Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Sturgis has been entrusted with the arrangements.