Phyllis Esther (Warren) Lange, 93, of Mankato, died Jan. 23, 2023. Phyllis was born on Feb. 20, 1929, the daughter of James and Ada (Bacon) Warren, on the family farm. Phyllis was married to Arthur Alvin "Bill" Lange on Sept. 3, 1954. They spent their lives farming and raising cattle while working full-time – Bill for the Kansas Department of Transportation, and Phyllis for the Rural Electrical Association Cooperative. Bill and Phyllis were partners to the end, nearly inseparable, and deeply in love until Bill's death in 2020.

Phyllis enjoyed being an active member of the Christian Church and...