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Phyllis Appleby Obituary

Phyllis R. Appleby, 91, of Monticello, Iowa passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at home. Visitation will be held from 2 - 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Monticello, Iowa, followed by a private burial. Phyllis was born on May 26, 1934, in Cascade, Iowa, daughter of Edmond and Cleo (McNally) Lasche. She graduated from St. Martin's in Cascade in 1952. She got her nursing degree from Mt. Mercy in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in 1955 and took great pride in her career. Survivors include her loving husband of 70 years, Don Appleby; children: Kymm Appleby, Luann (Pat) Brown, Terri (Terry) Pizinger, Tom (Sue) Appleby, and a daughter-in-law, Theresa Appleby; 6 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Phyllis joins her son Dan in the arms of our Lord. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Monticello EMTs or Monticello Police Department, both at 201 E South Street, Monticello, IA 52310. Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Monticello is assisting the family. Information is available at https://www.kramer-morrisfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Gazette on Jul. 29, 2025.

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Shelley Bishop

July 31, 2025

Luann and all of your family, especially your Dad;
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear Mother. Our assurance is knowing she"fell asleep in the Lord". My husband´s parents, Phyllis and George, always spoke highly of your Mom and Dad as they did faith and life together many years. May you find comfort in God´s good and gracious arms as you grieve your loss.
Warmest regards, Shelley and Phil Bishop

Pauline Soukup

July 30, 2025

May God bless all of (Phylly's) family. We were classmates in nursing. A lot of fun times, and many more with get togethers after raising our families. Most of our classmates are in Heaven. My prayers are with you all. Pauline Soukup

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