Phyllis Joan Clausen

Phyllis J. Clausen, 87, of Mason City, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. There will be a gathering of friends and family from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 2502 S Jefferson. Memorials may be directed to the family of Phyllis Clausen. 

Phyllis Joan Clausen was born on August 15, 1937, in Forest City to Henry and Iva (Kirk) Suby. She graduated from Fertile High School in 1955 and then attended the Gale Institute in Minneapolis. She then went on to work for Iowa Hardware Mutual.

She was united in marriage to William Clausen on September 20, 1957, in Mason City. To this union the couple was blessed with three children, Daniel, David, and Robin.

Phyllis enjoyed family gatherings, bingo, pokeno, painting and crafts. She also had a love for knitting. Phyllis loved her family and loved watching her children and grandchildren grow up.

Phyllis is survived by her children: Daniel Clausen and son Riley, David (Lori) Clausen, Robin (Rick) Bartelt; Brother, Alan (Nadine) Suby; Sister Linda (Tom) Price and numerous nieces and nephews.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her Husband, William; parents, Henry and Iva; Daughter-in-law Constance Clausen; step grandson, Adam Bartelt; Sister, Helen Sparby; brothers, Robert, Roger, Leon, and Boyd Suby and many great friends and family members.