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Phyllis J. Sears (nee Marino)
DEMOTTE, IN - Phyllis J. Sears (nee Marino), age 84 of DeMotte; formerly of Merrillville, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020. She is survived by her loving husband Richard of 63 years; four children: Michael (Lori) Sears, Thomas (late Tracey) Sears, Lisa Sears-Sult, Timothy (Lisa) Sears; and her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents Jasper and Millie Marino and sister Mariann Marino.
Mrs. Sears was a member of St. Cecelia Catholic Church in DeMotte and a former member of Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Merrillville. She was a graduate of Horace Mann High School, Class of 1954 and retired from Cardiovascular Consultants offices of Dr. Ziegler & Dr. Stepanovic. She was also a member of the Italian Ladies Lodge.
Family and friends may gather at PRUZIN BROTHERS FUNERAL SERVICE (6360 Broadway, Merrillville) on Tuesday from 2:00-8:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 beginning at 11:00 AM from Pruzin Brothers Chapel and 11:30 AM from Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church (5885 Harrison St., Merrillville) with Rev. James Meade, Rev. Dennis Faker and Rev. Jerry Schweitzer officiating. Cremation will follow the Mass and she will be laid to rest at Calumet Park Cemetery.
Please visit www.pruzinfuneralservice.com to express online condolences and view online obituary
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Chris Rearick
February 27, 2020
I was so fortunate to work with Phyllis. I had many laughs and was lucky to have the time together. I could not have asked for a better work buddy!
Sally Kaminski
February 17, 2020
Phyllis was an absolute doll! So kind and sweet. I loved seeing her when I went to the office. I am so sad and sorry for the family! She was a wonderful lady and loved her family.
February 17, 2020
She will be dearly missed. Such an amazing woman! Lucky I had the pleasure of knowing her!
phyllis modrak
February 17, 2020
I am so sad. We've been such good good friends for over 50 years. And you're not friends for that long with out having a lot of memories Good and bad.
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Jo and Jack Powell
February 17, 2020
Deepest sympathy to Dick and to all of Phyllis' family. She is fondly remembered. Our days at Ross Clinic were memorable.
Thoughts and prayers are with you. May she rest in peace.
Mary Ann Flynn
February 16, 2020
I will miss you my dear friend. My heart is broken. Love and prayers to you Dick and the rest of your family. How lucky I am to have had Phyll in my life.
Tracy Lewis
February 16, 2020
What a wonderful lady. Made the doctors appt more memorable
paula valentine
February 16, 2020
Heartbroken my dear Phyllis... Fly with the angels my friend..
Kasandra (Christ) Bogordos
February 16, 2020
May her memory be eternal
We were classmates all twelve years at Horace Mann School.
Yvonne Orlich
February 16, 2020
To Richard and all your family,
Phyllis was our nurse for years at Dr John Kolletiss office and a Horace Mann friend of my late husband, Sam. What an energetic and happy person she was. I will remember her quick smile with fondness. I extend my deepest sympathies to you all. May she Rest In Peace.
Jody Buchanan
February 16, 2020
Mr. Sears and family, I'm so sorry for Mrs. Sears' passing. She was such a sweet person and a dear friend of my mom, Phyllis Fankhauser. She was a true lady!
Barbara Hanson
February 15, 2020
Dear Dick,
The first thing I remembered was Phyllis's great smile, her laughter, and her exuberant personality. She was a joy. One of my most iconic memories is when, as young couples, we played The Gong Show and the raucous laughter. I am so blessed to have known her. May you and your family know of my prayers for God's peace as you journey through this time of sadness. ❤Love, Barbara Hanson
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