Phyllis Rachael Ciha

PHYLLIS RACHAEL CIHA

Lisbon

Phyllis Rachael Ciha, 87, of Lisbon, Iowa, died at Hallmark Care Center in Mount Vernon, Iowa, on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022. Phyllis was born on Nov. 19, 1934, on the family farm, northeast of Center Point, daughter of Roy and Anna (Nass) Bowers. Her formal education was in a one-room school. She graduated from Troy Mills High School in 1952. Phyllis studied one year (1952-53) of elementary education at State Teachers College in Cedar Falls, Iowa. On Jan. 23, 1954, she married Howard Ciha in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Phyllis was a loving wife and absolutely loved the outdoors and life on the farm, and sometimes was referred to as the Sheep Lady at many livestock auctions. She provided excellent gardening advice and had extensive knowledge of native plants and animals. She also devoted 10 years of her life as a girls' 4-H leader.

Phyllis is survived by her brother, Ralph (Winona) Bowers of Martelle; and many nieces and nephews, along with other survivors. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard (2018); parents; sister, Marjorie Bowers; and brothers, Paul, Dean, Russell and Claire Bowers.

Funeral will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, 715 10th Ave. SW, Mount Vernon, IA, with visitation 9 to 11 a.m. All guests are respectfully expected to wear a mask and practice social distancing. Private burial at Lisbon Cemetery.

Those unable to attend are invited to watch the service via livestream. Please find the livestream link on Phyllis' tribute wall and share your support and memories with her family at www.stewartbaxter.com under obituaries.