
Thomas Andrew Phelan Tom and Bob Pat and Tom
Anita Wildes Phelan – Lingenfelter
February 11, 1939 – September 25, 2011
Anita Wildes Lingenfelter was born February 11, 1939 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Reno, NV and was raised in Fallon, NV graduating from Churchill County High School. She died September 25, 2011 in Reno following a courageous battle with cancer.
Anita was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband Thomas Phelan in 1960 and second husband James Lingenfelter in 2004.
Anita is survived by her daughter Taiz Monterastelli and twin grandchildren Dylan and Jagger Monterastelli, brother Mark and his family of Las Vegas, NV and sister Mary and family of California. She will be lovingly remembered as a wonderful friend and step-grandma by Hollis and her children Bret and Todd Lingenfelter. She will also be fondly remembered by the patients she served during her many years in the medical profession.
It was Anita’s request that no services be held. You may honor her memory and love for animals with a donation to the Nevada Humane Society or an animal rescue service of your choice.