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Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Kraft, Phyllis Ann (Ellis)
Survivors include her loving and devoted husband, Philip Kraft; children, Mary Kay (Duane) Ewing, Tanya (Rod) Krekke, Rick Kraft, Jodie (Richard) Petersmith, Phyllis (Bill) Kohlmeyer, and Stacy (Natashia) Kraft; one sister, Mary Jo Patterson of Fort Lauderdale, Fla,; brothers, Don (Thelma) Ellis, Bobby (Gail) Ellis and Jimmy Ellis; and grandchildren, Todd, Holly, Rachel, Melissa, Carli, Joshua, Justin, Austin, Kyle, Riana and Rylah.
Also surviving are five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Phyllis was a long time resident of Sebastian, Fla., and recently moved back to Cedar Rapids to be closer to her family.
Phyllis had many friends and good memories. Her wishes were for her friends to remember all the fun they had. She will have a private memorial for family only.
Memorials may be directed in Phyllis's' memory to Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 7121 Mount Vernon Rd. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403.
Please sign the online guest book for Phyllis at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.
A luncheon and time of fellowship will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 3, 2010, at VFW Post 788,3240 Southgate Place, Cedar Rapids.