Phyllis Jean Schlientz (Heiss) 80 formerly of North Platte passed away Sunday May 17, 2015 at her home in Shelby, IA.

Phyllis was born March 22, 1935 to Frank and Grace (Gray) Pell. In 1951 she married Gene Rich to this union 3 children were born. On June 6, 1959 she married Carl Schlientz and 2 children were born to this union. Phyllis lived most of her life north of North Platte. She enjoyed gardening and canning. Phyllis took great pride in her home and cooking. She made sure no one would leave her supper table hungry.

Phyllis is survived by her dedicated lifelong companion Gayland Hansen of Shelby, Ia ; children, Chris (Jim) Sullivan of Roanoke, Va, Chuck Rich of North Platte, Connie Rich of Houston, Tx, Cathy (Jim) Allen of Huntersville, NC, and Carmen (Philip) Ponce of Council Bluffs, Ia; sister s-in- law, Francis Vedder and Clara(Alfred) Ewoldt; 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by husband Carl Schlientz; brothers, Verlin Vedder and Dwain (Butch) Pell; brother s-in –law, Les Schlientz and Chuck Schlientz; sister s-in –law, Vivian Pell, Margaret Predmore, LaVerna Schlientz and Maxine Schlientz.
Memorials for future designation and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens with Chaplain Gary Smith officiating. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. today at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.