Phyllys Arlene Huey (Franta)
September 9, 1924 — December 18, 2013
Phyllys A. Huey, 89, formerly of Marion, died Wednesday, December 18, 2013, at Hallmark Care Center, Mount Vernon. Per the family’s wishes, there will be no services. Cremation services provided by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion.
Survivors include her daughter, Susan Siders of Marion; grandson, Christopher M. Siders of Cheyenne, Wyoming; and brother, Doug Franta of Donnellson, Iowa.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert M. Huey; brother, Stanley Franta; and son-in-law, Gene Siders.
Phyllys was born on September 9, 1924, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Thomas and Katherine (Johnson) Franta. She graduated from Lisbon High School, received her BA from Coe College, and her Masters from the University of Northern Iowa. Phyllys married Robert M. Huey on October 15, 1942. He died in 2007. She was a school teacher for both the Linn-Mar and Marion Independent School Districts for many years. Phyllys will be remembered for her love of birds and gardening.
Survivors include her daughter, Susan Siders of Marion; grandson, Christopher M. Siders of Cheyenne, Wyoming; and brother, Doug Franta of Donnellson, Iowa.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert M. Huey; brother, Stanley Franta; and son-in-law, Gene Siders.
Phyllys was born on September 9, 1924, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Thomas and Katherine (Johnson) Franta. She graduated from Lisbon High School, received her BA from Coe College, and her Masters from the University of Northern Iowa. Phyllys married Robert M. Huey on October 15, 1942. He died in 2007. She was a school teacher for both the Linn-Mar and Marion Independent School Districts for many years. Phyllys will be remembered for her love of birds and gardening.
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