Grainger, Phyllis Eileen (Kadlec) 1950 - 2019

GRAINGER, KADLEC, JORGENSON, LANDT, LOSEE, PURCELL

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 7/1/2019 at 15:07:42

Phyllis Grainger, age 68 of Decorah, IA died on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at the Patty Elwood Center in Cresco, IA.from complications of Alzheimer’s.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 22, 2019 at the Washington Prairie Lutheran Church, with Rev. Jennifer Edinger presiding. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m., on Friday, June 21, 2019 at the Schluter – Balik Funeral Home in Decorah and also after 10:00 a.m., at the church on Saturday morning. The Schluter-Balik Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Phyllis Eileen Grainger, the daughter of Frank and Jean (Jorgenson) Kadlec, was born on July 2, 1950, in Eau Claire, WI. Phyllis graduated from Seminole High School in 1968 and studied Psychology and Sociology at Luther College, graduating in 1972. She was married to Robert Grainger on May 22, 1976 and together they had three children: twin boys: Daniel and Devin, and a girl: Allison. Phyllis spent her entire career working for the Iowa Department of Human Services in child services. Phyllis loved being a mother and was incredibly proud of her children. She had a wonderful laugh and found great delight in listening to family and friends. She enjoyed cross-stitching, knitting, and tie-quilting. Phyllis taught preschool Sunday school for many years, and was active member in the church. She was an avid reader, loved spending time in the garden, spoiled her dogs, and adored her granddaughters, Ellie and Libby.

Phyllis is survived by her children: Daniel (Allie) Grainger, Dubuque, IA; Devin (Sarah) Grainger, Cresco, IA; and Allison (Maury) Landt, Strawberry Point, IA; two granddaughters: Eliana “Ellie” and Elisabeth “Libby” Grainger of Cresco, IA; one sister: Anne (Richard) Losee, Riceville, IA; one brother: Paul (Leslie) Kadlec, Decorah, IA; along with many adored nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband: Robert Grainger in 2010; her parents: Frank Kadlec in 2008 and Jean (Jorgenson) Kadlec in 2018, her father-in-law; Walter Grainger, and her mother-in-law; Edna (Purcell) Grainger.

Source: Schluter - Balik Funeral Home database

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