Lifelong resident of Marshall County, Phyllis Darlene Reaker, 83, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2012 of natural causes at 4:15 p.m. in her home located at 13552 6A Road in Plymouth.
She was born October 25, 1928 in Plymouth to Ralph Cleo and Cora Fern (Kanaar) Schaal. She graduated from Plymouth High School in 1947.
After meeting in Marshall Co. Rural Youth, she became the bride of Dale F. Reaker on May 4, 1951 in her parent’s home.
Phyllis worked seven years at the Morris Dime Store in downtown Plymouth. She would later take a job at Harvey Mart, retiring from there after nearly 25 years of dedicated service.
She and Dale are members of the North Salem Church of God, Plymouth.
The couple spent several winters in the Sebring, Florida area. Phyllis enjoyed knitting, reading and watching movies.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Dale; three children and four grandchildren, Dennis (Beverly) Reaker of Montgomery, Alabama and their children, Melissia Birge and Amber Cox; Beth (Bert) DeVantier of Independence, Kentucky; and Jim (Michele) Reaker of Cincinnati, Ohio and their sons Tyler and Austin Reaker. Five great-grandchildren also survive.
Two brothers; Donald (Gertrude) Schaal and Gale Schaal all of South Bend, a brother-in-law, Jerry Eby and a sister-in-law, June Schaal, both of Plymouth, survive as well.
Preceding Phyllis in death were her parents, a sister, Linda Eby, a brother, Ralph Schaal and a sister-in-law, Virginia Schaal.
Visitation will be held in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth on Wednesday, September 12th from 4 – 8 p.m.
Services will be held in the funeral home on Thursday, September 13th at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Bob Collier officiating. Burial will follow in the New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth.
Memorial gifts may be given to the North Salem Church of God, 13263 4th Road, Plymouth, IN 46563.
S Ford says
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are never alone. Turn to the Holy Scriptures for guidance and to help soothe your heart. Psalms 34;18 assures us that God is near to those broken at heart and crushed in spirit. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Joan Joyce - Music teacher, Lapaz Elementary Sch says
To All of the Reaker Family – Dale, Dennis, Beth, and Jim,
I want to send you my sympathy in the passing of your wife and mother. I have always thought the Reaker family was pretty special. even though I have not seen you for a long time. I am sorry, and know that God is with you and will comfort you. I also know the good people of North Salem Church of God will be of great help.
Most Sincerely,
Shamima Ahmed says
I am so sorry for your loss, Beth. Your mom is in a better place now and is resting peacefully. You and your family are in my prayers.
Melanie Martin Jeanfils says
I had the great pleasure of working with Phyllis at Harvey Mart when I was in high school around 1990. She was always so sweet and I fondly remember her husband coming to pick her up in the evenings at close. He was always so patient and kind while waiting for all of us to finish closing up for the evening. I am thrilled to know that they were still a couple. In a world where relationships seem to come and go, they made quite a lasting impression on this long ago teenager. Thank you for providing me with a wonderful example of how beautiful married life could be.
Melanie Martin Jeanfils
Pastor Darrell Cardwell says
Dale and family,
I am sorry to hear of Phyllis\’s death. She was a faithful believer and I know she shared the hope of God\’s Kingdom. Dale, you and your family are in our prayers. Come soon, Lord Jesus.
Pastor Darrell Cardwell
Former Pastor, North Salem Church of God
JOYCE&HOWARD ROBINSON says
SORRY TO HEAR THE PASSING OF PHYLLIS SHE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON
Sam & Brenda Kelley says
Our condolences to the family in your time of grief.
Vivian Colemire says
Beth,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Peggy Allen says
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Graduate Office
Peggy Allen
Peg Griffin
Connie Behrens
Doris Wright
Jobie Devinney-Walsh
Christina Cooper
Karen Schaal Holdread says
To Dale an all Just wanted to let you know you are are in my thoughts at this time. Aunt Phyliss was so good about keeping in touch she will be greatly missed.
Ruth (Manring) Doyle says
Dennis and Family
I am sorry for your loss, may happy memories give you peace.
Patricia Kuskye says
Dale,
I was sorry to read of Phyllis\’ passing. God\’s comfort and healing be with you.
Sincerely,
Pat (Hartman) Kuskye
Jan Garri says
Beth,
So sorry to read about your mother\’s passing. I didn\’t find out until this afternoon. Let me know if you need anything. Feel free to contact me any time.
Jan
Damaris- Story says
DALE,
I am sorry I missed the opportunity to give my condolences in person. I know you will miss Phyllis very much. and that people remember her with many nice thoughts.
My thoughts go out ot you.
Damaris Story
Virginia (Kanarr) Machlan says
I\’m sorry for your loss. I would have liked to be there, but can\’t be due to health issuses. My families thoughts and prayers go out to you.
S Ford says
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are never alone. Turn to the Holy Scriptures for guidance and to help soothe your heart. Psalms 34;18 assures us that God is near to those broken at heart and crushed in spirit. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Joan Joyce - Music teacher, Lapaz Elementary Sch says
To All of the Reaker Family – Dale, Dennis, Beth, and Jim,
I want to send you my sympathy in the passing of your wife and mother. I have always thought the Reaker family was pretty special. even though I have not seen you for a long time. I am sorry, and know that God is with you and will comfort you. I also know the good people of North Salem Church of God will be of great help.
Most Sincerely,
Shamima Ahmed says
I am so sorry for your loss, Beth. Your mom is in a better place now and is resting peacefully. You and your family are in my prayers.
Melanie Martin Jeanfils says
I had the great pleasure of working with Phyllis at Harvey Mart when I was in high school around 1990. She was always so sweet and I fondly remember her husband coming to pick her up in the evenings at close. He was always so patient and kind while waiting for all of us to finish closing up for the evening. I am thrilled to know that they were still a couple. In a world where relationships seem to come and go, they made quite a lasting impression on this long ago teenager. Thank you for providing me with a wonderful example of how beautiful married life could be.
Melanie Martin Jeanfils
Pastor Darrell Cardwell says
Dale and family,
I am sorry to hear of Phyllis\’s death. She was a faithful believer and I know she shared the hope of God\’s Kingdom. Dale, you and your family are in our prayers. Come soon, Lord Jesus.
Pastor Darrell Cardwell
Former Pastor, North Salem Church of God
JOYCE&HOWARD ROBINSON says
SORRY TO HEAR THE PASSING OF PHYLLIS SHE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON
Sam & Brenda Kelley says
Our condolences to the family in your time of grief.
Vivian Colemire says
Beth,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Peggy Allen says
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Graduate Office
Peggy Allen
Peg Griffin
Connie Behrens
Doris Wright
Jobie Devinney-Walsh
Christina Cooper
Karen Schaal Holdread says
To Dale an all Just wanted to let you know you are are in my thoughts at this time. Aunt Phyliss was so good about keeping in touch she will be greatly missed.
Ruth (Manring) Doyle says
Dennis and Family
I am sorry for your loss, may happy memories give you peace.
Patricia Kuskye says
Dale,
I was sorry to read of Phyllis\’ passing. God\’s comfort and healing be with you.
Sincerely,
Pat (Hartman) Kuskye
Jan Garri says
Beth,
So sorry to read about your mother\’s passing. I didn\’t find out until this afternoon. Let me know if you need anything. Feel free to contact me any time.
Jan
Damaris- Story says
DALE,
I am sorry I missed the opportunity to give my condolences in person. I know you will miss Phyllis very much. and that people remember her with many nice thoughts.
My thoughts go out ot you.
Damaris Story
Virginia (Kanarr) Machlan says
I\’m sorry for your loss. I would have liked to be there, but can\’t be due to health issuses. My families thoughts and prayers go out to you.