Maroushek, Phyllis Ann (Ryan) 1953 - 2021

MAROUSHEK, RYAN, BALIK, BERGAN, DOUGHAN, KAMP, SMITH, SYLLING, FERRIE, CLAUSSEN

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 6/14/2021 at 19:37:00

Phyllis Maroushek age 68, from Decorah, IA passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.

Celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 11, 2021 at Big Canoe Lutheran Church- 1316 Big Canoe Rd. Decorah, IA. With Rev. Waldemar Gies presiding.

Visitation will be Thursday, June 10, 2021 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Schluter – Balik Funeral Home, 604 South Ave in Decorah.

In Lieu of flowers: donations may be made to the Laura Ingalls Wilder Park & Museum at 3603 236th Ave. Burr Oak, IA, 52101 or to the Big Canoe Lutheran Church at 1316 Big Canoe Rd. Decorah, IA, 52101.

Phyllis Ann (Ryan) Maroushek was born May 6, 1953, the daughter of Ed and Evelyn (Balik) Ryan. Phyllis graduated from North Winneshiek High School. Following high school, Phyllis worked for Deco Products where she would meet her future Husband, Bob Maroushek. Phyllis and Bob were married on June 24th, 1972 in Plymouth Rock and to this union, two children were born: Rhonda and Dawn

Phyllis would go on to work many jobs throughout her life, they included: Graphics inc., The Decorah Newspaper, Anundsen’s Publishing, LetterWerks Sign City and seventeen years at Aase Haugen Nursing Home. She would also keep busy by mowing lawns, cleaning houses, and volunteering at the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum. In 2016, Phyllis was named the Volunteer of the year (VOTY). In her free time, she enjoyed playing cards (especially her nightly games against Bob), jigsaw puzzles, word search puzzles, spending time with her grandchildren, and watching NCIS. Phyllis was both a cat and dog lover, there wasn’t a dog she wouldn’t stop to pet. Up until her last days, Phyllis always worried about others. In fact, she even tried to sneak home a cup of soup from the hospital for Bob. She had a kind soul with blue eyes and a smile that could light up any room.

Phyllis is survived by her husband: Bob Maroushek of Decorah. Children: Rhonda (Carl) Bergan, Bluffton, IA and Dawn (Nic Doughan) Maroushek Calmar, IA. Grandchildren: Abbie, Ella, Jacob, Brady, Gabe, and Teddy. Siblings: Ruth Kamp, Decorah, IA; Theresa (Rick) Smith, Decorah, IA; Ethel (Donald) Sylling, Spring Grove, MN; Tim (Sharon) Ryan, Lime Springs, IA; Leone (Tom) Ferrie, Cresco, IA; Lois Ryan, Decorah, IA; Frank Ryan, Harmony, MN; Robert Ryan, Cresco, IA and Anita Ryan of Decorah, Brother-in-law: Stanley Maroushek, Spillville, IA. Sister-in-law: Donna Claussen, Braidwood, IL. Many Nieces and Nephews

Phyllis was preceded in death by her Parents: Ed and Evelyn (Balik) Ryan. Brother-in-law: Kenneth Kamp and Rick Smith. Nephew: Brent Smith.

Source: Schluter-Balik Funeral Home database