Lisa Marie Miller
July 13, 1977 — June 2, 2015
Lisa Marie (Mausser) Miller, 37, of Palo, Iowa passed unexpectedly Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m., Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, Iowa with Funeral Mass being held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Burial at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Lisa was born on July 13, 1977, in Epworth, Iowa, daughter of Phil and Phyllis (Koopmann) Mausser. She graduated from Western Dubuque High School, Epworth, Iowa in 1995. LIsa attended Kirkwood Community College, she then proceeded to get her bachelor’s degree from University of Iowa in Social Work. Most recently, she graduated from the master’s degree from St. Ambrose College on May 8, 2015. She worked at Tanager Place, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, doing the work she loved as a social worker. Lisa’s passion was helping other people. On June 9, 2001, Lisa was united in marriage to the love of her life Shane Miller. Lisa was a member of the St. Patrick’s Church. Lisa’s hobbies included hanging with family and friends as well as cheering for the Hawkeyes. She could always be seen with a contagious smile on her face. Lisa was never one to get rattle or let things get her down. Lisa’s children were her pride and joy whether it was cheering on Aidan in sports or helping Haile sell endless amounts of Girl Scout Cookies. In keeping with Lisa’s giving and generous spirit, it was her families’ decision to donate life so that others may live through organ donation.
Those left to cherish her memory are: Husband, Shane and children, Aidan and Haile at home; parents, Phil and Phyllis Mausser of Epworth; grandmother, Jean Mausser of Epworth, Iowa; siblings, Stephen (Dawn) Mausser of Epworth, Kelly Creek of Cascade, Scott (Alexis) Mausser of Sherrill and Tricia Mausser of Epworth. She is also survived by nephews, Chase and Declan Creek of Cascade as well as many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Donald and Margaret Koopmann; paternal grandparent, Clement Mausser; aunt, Joan Leick; cousins, David Mausser and Mason Deutmeyer. As well as mother-in-law, Helen Miller and grandfather-in-law, Robert Miller.
In lieu of flowers, a “Mini Miller” memorial fund has been established for her children: Aidan & Haile.
The family would like to thank Dr. Ortega and the staff at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinic for the care and compassion exhibited towards Lisa as well as her family and friends during this trying time.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m., Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, Iowa with Funeral Mass being held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Burial at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Lisa was born on July 13, 1977, in Epworth, Iowa, daughter of Phil and Phyllis (Koopmann) Mausser. She graduated from Western Dubuque High School, Epworth, Iowa in 1995. LIsa attended Kirkwood Community College, she then proceeded to get her bachelor’s degree from University of Iowa in Social Work. Most recently, she graduated from the master’s degree from St. Ambrose College on May 8, 2015. She worked at Tanager Place, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, doing the work she loved as a social worker. Lisa’s passion was helping other people. On June 9, 2001, Lisa was united in marriage to the love of her life Shane Miller. Lisa was a member of the St. Patrick’s Church. Lisa’s hobbies included hanging with family and friends as well as cheering for the Hawkeyes. She could always be seen with a contagious smile on her face. Lisa was never one to get rattle or let things get her down. Lisa’s children were her pride and joy whether it was cheering on Aidan in sports or helping Haile sell endless amounts of Girl Scout Cookies. In keeping with Lisa’s giving and generous spirit, it was her families’ decision to donate life so that others may live through organ donation.
Those left to cherish her memory are: Husband, Shane and children, Aidan and Haile at home; parents, Phil and Phyllis Mausser of Epworth; grandmother, Jean Mausser of Epworth, Iowa; siblings, Stephen (Dawn) Mausser of Epworth, Kelly Creek of Cascade, Scott (Alexis) Mausser of Sherrill and Tricia Mausser of Epworth. She is also survived by nephews, Chase and Declan Creek of Cascade as well as many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Donald and Margaret Koopmann; paternal grandparent, Clement Mausser; aunt, Joan Leick; cousins, David Mausser and Mason Deutmeyer. As well as mother-in-law, Helen Miller and grandfather-in-law, Robert Miller.
In lieu of flowers, a “Mini Miller” memorial fund has been established for her children: Aidan & Haile.
The family would like to thank Dr. Ortega and the staff at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinic for the care and compassion exhibited towards Lisa as well as her family and friends during this trying time.
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