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Philip R. Deskis, 49, Pegram, Tenn., formerly of Woodstock, died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014, losing his battle to brain cancer.
He was born July 31, 1965, in Woodstock, to Raymond and Lorraine (Wollak) Deskis.
Survivors include his mother; a sister, Susan Cerny (Kevin), Delavan, Wis.; a brother, Dale (Melanie), St. Louis, Mo.; a nephew, Nicholas (Teri) Palomaki; a niece, Christa Palomaki; and two great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father.
A memorial service will be held in 2015.
Memorials can be made to Crossroads Hospice.