1928
Phyllis
2013
Phyllis Ann (Hoyer) Castleman
January 10, 1928 — November 29, 2013
Phyllis Ann (Hoyer) Castleman age 85 of Hastings, passed away November 29, 2013 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings.
Phyllis was born on January 10, 1928 in Sandusky, Ohio the daughter of Emerson and Viola (Phillipp) Hoyer. She attended Sandusky High School, graduating in 1945. She went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio State University .
Phyllis worked for Doctors Stephen Loftus, Carl Peurach and Dr. VanZyl, among other dentist in Grand Rapids. She also worked for Public Health dentistry in the Upper Peninsula, specifically working with children. While in the U.P., she also worked for a newspaper selling and setting up ads. Her real love, though, was teaching piano for many years to young and old alike.
Phyllis was a member of the St. Rose of Lima Church, Pi Beta Phi Sorority, Women's Club, Hospital Guild, Thornapple Garden Club, and Music Teachers Association. She enjoyed being accompany pianist for Solo and Ensemble.
Phyllis had many hobbies and interests that included gardening, music, teaching and playing piano, photography, Bridge and golf. She was an avid Buckeye fan, always watching and cheering on her favorite team, OSU.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, Viola (Phillipp) and Emerson Hoyer, sister, Marilyn Cottey, nephew, Bill Wesler and son-in-law, David Ridings.
Phyllis is survived by her children, Teri Hughes of San Jose, CA, Ric (Pam) Castleman of Grand Rapids, MI, Stephen (Nancy) Castleman of Centerville, IN, Ann (Chris) Devroy of Hastings and Sue Castleman of Sonora CA, 15 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Margaret Wesler of Austin, TX, and many nieces and nephews.
Phyllis loved to be surrounded by family, especially all the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Music was Phyllis's greatest love. She always encouraged young people to engage in that passion, whether it be singing, playing an instrument or the piano. Phyllis will be sadly missed by all that knew her.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings, from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, December 6, 2013 at St. Rose of Lima Church in Hastings at 11:00 am. Fr. Stephen Philip Celebrandt.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose School, 805 S.Jefferson St.Hastings, Mi.49058.
Phyllis was born on January 10, 1928 in Sandusky, Ohio the daughter of Emerson and Viola (Phillipp) Hoyer. She attended Sandusky High School, graduating in 1945. She went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio State University .
Phyllis worked for Doctors Stephen Loftus, Carl Peurach and Dr. VanZyl, among other dentist in Grand Rapids. She also worked for Public Health dentistry in the Upper Peninsula, specifically working with children. While in the U.P., she also worked for a newspaper selling and setting up ads. Her real love, though, was teaching piano for many years to young and old alike.
Phyllis was a member of the St. Rose of Lima Church, Pi Beta Phi Sorority, Women's Club, Hospital Guild, Thornapple Garden Club, and Music Teachers Association. She enjoyed being accompany pianist for Solo and Ensemble.
Phyllis had many hobbies and interests that included gardening, music, teaching and playing piano, photography, Bridge and golf. She was an avid Buckeye fan, always watching and cheering on her favorite team, OSU.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, Viola (Phillipp) and Emerson Hoyer, sister, Marilyn Cottey, nephew, Bill Wesler and son-in-law, David Ridings.
Phyllis is survived by her children, Teri Hughes of San Jose, CA, Ric (Pam) Castleman of Grand Rapids, MI, Stephen (Nancy) Castleman of Centerville, IN, Ann (Chris) Devroy of Hastings and Sue Castleman of Sonora CA, 15 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Margaret Wesler of Austin, TX, and many nieces and nephews.
Phyllis loved to be surrounded by family, especially all the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Music was Phyllis's greatest love. She always encouraged young people to engage in that passion, whether it be singing, playing an instrument or the piano. Phyllis will be sadly missed by all that knew her.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings, from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, December 6, 2013 at St. Rose of Lima Church in Hastings at 11:00 am. Fr. Stephen Philip Celebrandt.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose School, 805 S.Jefferson St.Hastings, Mi.49058.
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