ember of the Titonka Care Center Helpmates and the VFW Auxiliary. Phyllis died Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at the Titonka Care Center, Titonka. She was 81. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Alfred; daughters, Cynthia "Cindi" (Wesley) Sweedler of Williams, IA, Maria (John) Hillgartner of Fort Madison, IA; grandchildren, Elizabeth Sweedler of Algona, IA, Kyle Sweedler of Williams, IA, Lindsey Hillgartner of Ankeny, IA, Vance Hillgartner of Fort Madison, IA; sisters, Juniece Beenken of Titonka, IA, Johanna Meinders of Buffalo Center, IA, brother-in-law, Ray Baade of Titonka, IA and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death are her parents; step-father, Harm Kettwich; sisters, Berniece Kellie, Thresa Baade; brother, Herman Kettwich; brothers-in-law, Eugene Beenken, Alvin Meinders and Herbert Beenken, Francis Kellie; sister-in-law, Anna Kettwich.