NORTHRIDGE, Calif. - Phillip Woodworth “Phil” Hohensee, 24, most recently of Los Angeles, Calif., passed away on September 25, 2025, in Statesboro, Ga. While living in the Los Angeles area, Phillip grew to enjoy the southern California lifestyle. Those who knew Phillip well, admired his ability for deep thought, self-reflection, and the incredible peacefulness of his soul.

Since Phillip was very young, he had an amazing tenacity that motivated him to excel at all things he chose to do. Shortly after moving to Cottage Grove from central Florida, Phillip pursued a black belt in karate. During this time, Phillip entered several karate tournaments, winning many and always placing highly as an under belt against full black belts.

Phillip was a great lover of music, not only listening to and appreciating so many genres but he also wrote and performed his music. His performance career began at the age of nine with a performance of My Generation at his elementary school talent show, continued with a local talent show performance of Billie Jean and most recently performed his own music on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles.

Phillip was also a devoted skateboarder and spent much time throughout his teen years honing his skills at the Madison Skatepark and was a part of the skater community in Madison.

At the time of his passing, Phillip was pursuing a career helping people afflicted with substance abuse and addiction.

Phillip is survived by his parents, Phil and Dona Hohensee of Cottage Grove, Wis.; his siblings, Alexandra Higgins of Ball Ground, Ga., Christopher Stanhope-Scott of Milladore, Wis. and Luke Hohensee of Cottage Grove, Wis. Phillip is also survived by his Granny, Nana and Poppa, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A memorial service will be held at GRACE EVANGELICAL CHURCH, 6925 E. Buckeye Road, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 4, 2025, with the Rev. Steve German presiding. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, October 3, 2025, and also at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday.

Phillip’s family requests that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made in his name to Briarpatch Youth Services, Fitchburg, Wis. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420

Phillip Woodworth Hohensee

December 21, 2000 - September 25, 2025

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