PHYLLIS-ROUSE-Obituary

PHYLLIS ROUSE

Round Lake, Illinois

1922-2009

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Phyllis Rouse, age 86 of Round Lake, died on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2009 at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She was born Philomena Anastasia Oko on Sept. 30, 1922 in Chicago, to Michael and Zofia Oko. In 1945, she married Lawrence H. Rouse and he preceded her in death in 1999. She is...

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just found out about phyliss, i am very upset. she and her wonderful husband were my first landlords, ken and nancy morrow back in 1969 MY HUSBAND AND I SPILT UP AND DIVORCED. I THEN MOVED TO FLORIDA FOR 30 YEARS , THEN CAME BACK TO SEE MY BEST FRIEND AND I BELIEVE WE SAW THE APT FOR RENT . WELL WE STOPPED IN AND SAID HELLO FINDING HER AT THIS TIME BLIND SHE WAS SO SWEET SHE TOLD ME SHE HAD THOUGHT OF ME FOR 40 YEARS I THEN WAS JUST AMAZED. WELL SHE SAID THE MAN WHO LIVED IN THE PLACE...

Dear Lynn DiNovo and Rouse Family,

Our deepest sympathies and prayers are with you at this most sorrowful, yet bitter-sweet time. Phyllis sounded like an extraordinary woman who accomplished much during her lifetime and has left many happy memories with those whose lives she touched. I'm sure she will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Once again, our deepest condolences.

Allen & Carole Koronkiewicz

Aunt Phyllis was pure elegance. Phyllis Oko Rouse’s outer beauty was obvious to any eye; but anyone that had the privilege of knowing Phyllis, knew her inner beauty truly defined this lovely woman with a great sense of humor. I think what mostly touched me about Aunt Phyllis was her love and devotion to her husband, Uncle Larry and all of her family. She loved her family and life with a full heart and her family and life loved her as well.

The family gatherings at the Rouse’s...

Dear Rouse family: Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in this time of great loss. While we did not have the privilege to meet his parents, we knew them through the loving eyes of their son, Michael, who has been our dear and loyal friend for many years. We are sure he acquired many (if not all!) of his sterling qualities through their influence. May the cherished memories of your parents sustain you now and in the future. Much love,

It has been an honor to grow up with the gracious influence of this wonderful woman. She was and always will be the Grande Dame. She was always a comfort to me when I needed some extra maternal guidance. I am blessed to have been part of her family. She is now with Grandpa, Grandma and her brothers and sisters. They are surely having a great celebration in heaven. I could hear the whole Oko gang celebrating the last couple of nights. They were laughing and singing as loud as ever! I...

Our thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow. May your memories see you through.

Some of my favorite childhood memories are going out to your home. It was always so much fun. Aunt Phyllis was always so gracious and beautiful. I always loved watching dad and his sisters and Uncle Larry together because you never know what would happen. I am sorry I cannot attend I would love to see all of you again to share memories of your remarkable mother. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love, your cousin Cheryl

Phyllis became my sister-in-law in 1952. My children and I have shared many wonderful times with Phyllis and her family along, with Grandpa Oko. She always opened her heart and her home to all of us. I will carry these fond memories in my heart forever.

Michael, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this sad time.