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Phyllis Maxine “Sparky” Sparks Mohr

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Birth	:	1 Nov 1924 Ferguson, Marshall County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	10 Dec 2016 Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Timber Creek Cemetery, Marshalltown, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.9678001, -92.9100037
Description	:	Phyllis Maxine “Sparky” Mohr went home to meet her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 10, 2016, with her daughters, Linda and Karen, by her side while under the care of Iowa River Hospice in Marshalltown. Maxine was born on November 1, 1924, to Floyd and Louise Sparks on the Phellep’s farm north of Ferguson. Her parents later moved to the Higgin’s farm, north of Clemons, where she attended Liberty High School. Maxine’s family then moved to St. Anthony; ever the independent, Phyllis chose to live with the Smith family in order to finish her senior year at Liberty. Basketball was... Read More	Phyllis Maxine “Sparky” Mohr went home to meet her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 10, 2016, with her daughters, Linda and Karen, by her side while under the care of Iowa River Hospice in Marshalltown. Maxine was born on November 1, 1924, to Floyd and Louise Sparks on the Phellep’s farm north of Ferguson. Her parents later moved to the Higgin’s farm, north of Clemons, where she attended Liberty High School. Maxine’s family then moved to St. Anthony; ever the independent, Phyllis chose to live with the Smith family in order to finish her senior year at Liberty. Basketball was her passion, and she was not going to miss her senior season. During that year, she was selected 1st team Marshall County guard girls’ basketball and led Liberty to the Class B championship team. If you ever asked her how she was as a ball player, without hesitation, her answer came quick and sure, “I was excellent.” After graduating in 1941, Maxine attended Mercy School of Nursing in Marshalltown and was a United States Cadet Nurse. She found work at Schick General Hospital of Clinton. While at Clinton, she played semi-professional softball as a catcher for the Clinton River Queens. On May 11, 1946, Phyllis married John Henry Mohr at the Open Bible Church in Marshalltown. They had 6 children: Michael, David (Sandy) of Ferguson, Barbara (Tom) of Ferguson, Joan of Marshalltown, Linda (Rod) Harrison of Moscow, and Karen (Dave) of Ames. Phyllis was a member of The Ferguson Ladies Aide, Ferguson Bible Church Missionary Society and a member of Ferguson Bible Church. She would donate a calf annually from the family’s small cow herd to missions. She also supported Campus Crusade for Christ, Samaritans Purse, and many other missionary endeavors over the years. For the past fifteen years she donated a dozen coats every winter to the students of Central Middle School of Waterloo, East Marshall of Le Grand, and West Marshall of State Center. She spent untold hours buying material, cutting and sewing quilts for family and friends. She gave countless baby quilts to nieces, nephews, The Stork’s Nest and others. In her free time she enjoyed the many Sparks gatherings on Sunday and Tuesday breakfasts at Hy-Vee as well as taking pride and joy in her grandchildren (15) and great-grandchildren (11). Stepping up to the plate to join her four brothers who passed before her: Roger, Floyd, James and Donald. She joins her husband John; son, Michael; daughter, Barbara; and parents Floyd and Louise. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. at Ferguson Christian Bible Church in Ferguson, Iowa, on Wednesday December 28, 2016. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 27, 2016, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Memorials can be directed to Ferguson Bible Church or Samaritan’s Purse. Phyllis Maxine Mohr will be laid to rest on Earth at Timber Creek Cemetery.

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Phyllis Maxine “Sparky” Sparks Mohr's memorial is located at: Timber Creek Cemetery, Marshalltown, Marshall County, USA.
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Phyllis Maxine “Sparky” Sparks Mohr death on 10 Dec 2016 in Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.9678001
Longitude: -92.9100037

Family Members:

Parent

Floyd Sparks Sr.

(1893 - 1973)

Louise Carkhuff Sparks

(1896 - 1981)

Spouse

John Henry Mohr

(1918 - 2007)

Siblings

(1915 - 2003)

(1918 - 1996)

(1920 - 1989)

(1926 - 2003)

Children

Michael W Mohr

(1947 - 1947)

Barbara Elaine Mohr

(1949 - 2015)

Joan Ann Mohr

(1953 - 2022)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Timber Creek Cemetery
Marshalltown, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9678001, -92.9100037

2. Center School Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9954270, -92.9463690

3. Rose Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0092010, -92.9021988

4. Immaculate Conception Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9436720, -92.9572400

5. Sea Captains Grave
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Coordinate: 41.9347000, -92.9802000

6. Rock Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0078011, -92.8452988

7. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9650002, -92.8227997

8. Laurel Methodist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8987000, -92.9416000

9. Saint Johns United Church of Christ Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9060000, -92.9808000

10. Graceland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8835983, -92.9319000

11. Iowa Veterans Home Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0528620, -92.9344550

12. Hartwell Cemetery
Marshalltown, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0555420, -92.9351100

13. Riverside Cemetery
Marshalltown, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0583000, -92.9131012

14. Stavanger Friends Cemetery
Le Grand, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9673500, -92.7858000

15. Friends Cemetery
Le Grand, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0062000, -92.7856000

16. Strand Lutheran Cemetery
Dunbar, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9420433, -92.7793467

17. LaMoille Cemetery
LaMoille, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0194016, -93.0391998

18. Maple Grove Cemetery
Melbourne, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9639015, -93.0571976

19. Wallin Cemetery
Marion, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0527661, -92.8140879

20. Logan Cemetery
Van Cleve, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9094009, -93.0382996

21. Bowles Cemetery
Green Mountain, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0493147, -92.8053903

22. Iowa River Brethren Church Cemetery
Marshalltown, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0614490, -92.8257610

23. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Le Grand, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0210991, -92.7758026

24. Prairie View Cemetery
Gilman, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8871710, -92.7961460