Phyllis J. Kovel (nee Montalbano) age 80, of Hodgkins. Beloved wife of the late Leon; devoted mother of Leon (Judy) Kovel, Ann (Rickey) Rush, Steven (Candy) Kovel and Elaine (Dale) Thompson; cherished grandmother of 13; proud great-grandmother of 11; preceded in death by her brothers and sisters. Visitation will be on Monday from 4 to 9pm at Hallowell & James Funeral Home 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside, where a Chapel Service will be held on Tuesday, November 4, at 10:00 am with Rev. Keith Hickey Officiating. Final resting place Clarendon Hills Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, memorials to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Association would be appreciated. Funeral Home Phone: (708) 352-6500