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Phyllis Engstrom

January 4, 1935 ~ August 22, 2022

Phyllis J. Engstrom, 87, of Deltona, Florida, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Monday, August 22, 2022. Private Family burial at St. John's Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, has been afforded. The family is being cared for by Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids. Phyllis is survived by her children, Andrea Engstrom of Deltona, Florida, Douglas (Kimberly) Engstrom of Jasper Florida, and David Engstrom of DeBary, Florida; son-in-law, Mark Jordan of Marion, Iowa; grandchildren, Deanna (Joey) Deyne of Deltona, Florida, Krystal (Billy) Kennedy of DeLand, Florida, Justin Engstrom (Carlie) Engstrom of New Symrna Beach, Florida, JoAnn (Robert) Bourdon of Elkhart, Iowa, and Matthew (Jaime) Jordan of Arvada, Colorado; great-grandchildren, JJ, Lillianna, Will, Timmy, Mackenzie, and Landon. Phyllis Josephine was born January 4, 1935 in Crate, Minnesota, the daughter of Harry and Blanche (Dondelinger) Schoen. She met and married Hjalmar G. Engstrom with whom she raised four wonderful children. In her free time, Phyllis enjoyed working in her garden, reading, or working on counted cross stitch. She also enjoyed going to farmers' markets, and arts and crafts festivals. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Blanche; husband, Hjalmar; daughter, Wanda Jordan; and siblings, Agnes (Lowell) Dannen, Daryl Schoen, and Duane Schoen.

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  1. We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services – Cedar Rapids

  2. So many wonderful memories of Aunt Phyllis throughout my lifetime. She is the one that taught me how to crochet and helped me realize that you can turn an error into something great when you create . It was specifically for a sewing project of an orange skirt (it was the 70s Lol). But she explained it applied to life also. So thankful for being able establish an even deeper relationship as an adult. Had so much fun going to Costa Rica with her. I can never thank her enough for all her assistance during a difficult time. She helped my dad so much. Will always cherish the time we all spent together when we buried my dad. I smile whenever I think of Aunt Phyllis. She embodied family. Such a positive person. Love her and miss our conversations.
    Thinking of my cousins during this difficult time. 💖


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