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Phyllis Clauss Obituary
Phyllis Clauss, daughter of Felix and Mary Kowalski, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2011 after a short battle with cancer. Phyllis was a retired Music teacher from Salk Elementary School in Merrillville, IN She leaves behind many friends and family: Carol Line, Rita King, Daniel Clauss, Mr. and Mrs. Darren Clauss and her only grandchild that she will love and miss very much, Dylan Lee Clauss (who was named after Bob Dylan). “May God bless and keep her always, build a ladder to the stars, and help her to climb on every rung.” Visitation will be Tuesday, January 18, 2011 from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Chappell Funeral Home, 637 W. Main St., Fennville, MI 49408 (269) 561-4601. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peters Church, 163 Saint Peters Drive Douglas, MI 49406 (269) 857-7424.
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Patti Tubbs
January 26, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Clauss was always one of my favorite teachers at Salk and she introduced us all to Annie. For that I am truly grateful.
Tracy (Goodman) Purcell
January 18, 2011
Thoughts and Prayers to the Clauss family. Her encouragement to join the mixed choir in elementary school gave me the courage to sing in choir through high school. I know I was just one of many students whose life she touched. God Bless.
stacy (Curtis) Parkhurst
January 18, 2011
So sorry for your loss. She was my music teacher back in the late 70's / early 80's and i truly loved her she was a remarkable teacher and person. You never forget the ones u truly enjoyed. Bless u all.
Allison (Hawkins) Kukowski
January 18, 2011
She was a wonderful Music Teacher. She will be missed, especially by all of the students she taught through the years.
Jacqueline Basaldua
January 18, 2011
You will be missed!
Charlene Harrington
January 18, 2011
Mrs. Clause was three of my childrens music teacher, I also worked with her when I was on P. T. O. Phyllis was a wonderful teacher, she will be greatly missed! God bless your family.
January 17, 2011
Ms. Clauss was my music teacher when I was a young girl. I'm now 45. I remember where I sat in our music room, & how important she made us feel. She had a huge impact on my life, & taught me what was really important, not what other people thought. From a little girl in her music class, I will remember her forever. I wish my own boys could have met her. Thank You, Ms. Clauss, & Rest In Peace.
Kim Peters
Mary Schiefer
January 17, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time. I worked with Phyllis for many years at Salk.
God bless you on your heavenly journey, my friend.......
Brett Jones
January 17, 2011
You are the reason I can stand in front of large crowds and not be afraid. The plays and musicals we had in the early eighties were some of the best memories of my younger years. You were a fantastic teacher.
Rosalyn Fischer
January 17, 2011
To the Family of Phyllis Clauss,
I worked with Phyllis when I taught with her at Salk School in Merrillville. She was such a great help to me as I tried to put on a Christmas program one year. Phyllis had a wonderful laugh and a beautiful smile that I always remember. She was a lovely person and a great teacher. My prayers go out to all of you at this time. I will always cherish the many memories I have of her.
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