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Phyllis Nissen Obituary
Due to her wishes she has been cremated, and a private graveside will be held at a later time in Grant Township Cemetery, rural Fertile.
Phyllis was born Oct. 28, 1927, in rural Fertile, the daughter of Frank and Florence (Haugen) Orcutt. She graduated from Fertile High School in 1946.
She married Marlin Nissen April 11, 1948, in Fertile. Phyllis worked for Northwestern Bell in Mason City, as an operator.
She loved gardening, growing flowers and sewing. She was a member of Fertile Lutheran Church, Fertile.
Phyllis is survived by her two sons Donald (Jan) Nissen, Hanlontown, and Robert (Sarah) Nissen, Conifer, Colo.; granddaughter Bobbi Nissen, Garner, and a sister-in-law Shirley Mcilhatton, Mason City.
She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Florence Orcutt; her husband Marlin Nissen and a sister LoEtta Orcutt.
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MARY TWEETEN MYERS
September 30, 2012
I knew her years ago--and years seem to pass pretty quickly. She and Pat were very nice people. SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY
September 30, 2012
Have many memories growing up with Phyllis and LoEtta, we were neighbors of
the Orcutt's back in the 40's, my sympathy to her family, she was a nice lady Mary Ouverson Homerding
Maxine Beckner
September 30, 2012
To the Nissen families, I always enjoyed waiting on your mom so much, as well as your dad, your grandpa Frank, and all of you. Those were the good old days. You have my sympathy and my thoughts are with all of you now.
Linda and Larry Severson
September 29, 2012
Phyllis was a terrific lady, to Larry and to our kids. She was also a great wife and is now again with Pat. We had great times with her and she will be remembered fondly by our family. God's blessings, Phyllis!
Sheila (Felland) Trees
September 28, 2012
Don, Bob and families- So sorry to hear of her mother's passing. She was a good friend to Goldie and Mom spoke very highly of your mom and dad and you boys.
September 28, 2012
Jan, Don, Bobbi, and Bob:
Denise and I send our deepest condolences. I have so many memories of spending time on the Nissen farm and helping out Pat and Phyllis, they were my 2nd mom and dad. Phyllis will be truly missed.
Mike and Denise
Cathy Caldwell
September 28, 2012
To Phyllis' family - Phyllis and her lady friends from Mills Harbor used to come into the Pizza Ranch in Lake Mills every Friday evening. As the years went by their visits became less especially during the winter months, however I always enjoyed their visits. They were like adopted grandmothers to me. Thank you for sharing her. She was a very special lady. Cathy Caldwell - Lake Mills Pizza Ranch owner
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