Phyllis Joan Krouse

Age 90, of Mt. Morris, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023, at home with her family by her side. A Funeral Service will take place at 1:00 pm, Monday, April 17, 2023, at Martin Funeral, Cremation & Tribute Services. Burial to follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Phyllis’ family will be present to receive friends from 11:00 am until the time of service at 1:00 pm. Memorial contributions may be considered to Absolute Home Health and Hospice. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be placed on Phyllis’ tribute page at martinfuneralhome.com.

Phyllis was born in Liberty Center, Indiana, on December 14, 1932, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ranson and Thelma (Daughtery) Slusher. Phyllis met her beloved husband, Max Krouse, at church, and the two of them were united in marriage on June 10, 1950, at the Pine River Church in Blanchard, MI. She and Max were best friends and inseparable. Their union was blessed with two beautiful children. Phyllis worked as a homeroom mother for Klein Street School until her retirement in 1979. As a child, Phyllis lived on a farm, and along with helping with the farm chores, she also cooked and helped care for her ten siblings. Phyllis loved to go camping and had a membership at Outdoor Adventure for many years. She also enjoyed camping in Florida, where she would spend her winters. When she wasn't camping, Phyllis loved to play the slots, and she did so wherever she could; whether that was in an airport or at a casino, it did not matter to her. Phyllis also enjoyed playing Bingo, and she played two nights a week. She loved spending time with her family and looked forward to family gatherings where she could play Euchre, Canasta, Rummy, or her all-time favorite, 500. Phyllis loved everyone and was loved by all who knew her. She will be greatly missed.

Left to cherish Phyllis' memory are her beloved husband of 72 years, Max Krouse; grandchildren: Brian Krouse, Sylenna and husband, Antonio Jamerson, Shane and wife, Terra Krouse, Aaron Krouse; several great-grandchildren; siblings: Tom and wife, Saralee Slusher, Dan Slusher, John and wife, Marcia Slusher, Nancy Campbell; several nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents; children: Vickie Jackson and Gary Krouse; siblings: Doris DeClerk, Bill Slusher, Ken Slusher, Anna Perkins, Laura Chapin, Mary Jane Isenhart, Dick Slusher.