Phyllis Jean (Tormohlen) Luker, 84, Holland
Phyllis Jean (Tormohlen) Luker, 84, of Holland, peacefully passed away at 11:35 p.m. EST on July 10, 2024, at Willowdale Nursing Home in Dale. Her loving daughter was by her side.
Known as “Duffy” to many, Phyllis was born on November 30, 1939, to Albert and Louise (Weitkamp) Tormohlen.
She married Paul D. Luker on September 12, 1958. They had two children, Scott and Suzanne.
Phyllis was an adored grandmother to seven and great-grandmother to 16. She loved her family wholeheartedly and enjoyed the days when she could frequently attend her grandchildren’s sporting events. To them, she was “Grandma Duffy,” which she proudly would agree was her favorite name.
Phyllis graduated from Holland High School, where she was a cheerleader and majorette. During high school, she was a waitress at Boom’s Cafe. Following graduation, she began her clerical career in the office at Holland Dairy. Soon after, she became a paralegal for C.W. Havill, where she thrived and excelled in her work for over twenty years. Following his retirement, she dedicated her clerical skills to the offices of Ken Craig, CPA, and Pete Murphy, CPA, until reaching her final retirement in her later years
Duffy kept a notebook with a list of her family and friends’ birth dates and anniversaries. She enjoyed sending cards and messages to each one, unfailingly signing with her well-known signature, “Love Bunches, Duffy.”
Phyllis was preceded in death by her cherished son, Scott and beloved husband, Paul, as well as each of her four siblings: Annette Kahle, Betty Wenzel, Gene Tormohlen, and, just 16 days earlier, by her younger sister, Darlene Smith, who resided in the room next to her at Willowdale. Phyllis was the last sibling remaining of the “Tormohlen Five.” The family finds comfort in knowing they are all now back together.
Duffy is survived by her daughter, Susie Stetter of Huntingburg; grandchildren, Mitch Stetter (Ali) of Surprise Ariz., Carrie Raber (Lloyd McGuire) of Algiers, Ind., Luke Stetter (Sarah) of Huntingburg, Brandon Luker (Kelsey) of Bedford, Jacob Luker (Breanna) of Huntingburg, Megan Jahn (Skyler) of Jasper, and Melissa Atwood (Gregg) of Newburgh; as well as 16 great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren.
The family is sincerely grateful to Sandy Leonard, Phyllis’s loving caregiver and friend for many years. Sandy’s unconditional love for Phyllis will never be forgotten. The family graciously thanks the staff of Willowdale Nursing Home for their compassion and care.
Fuller Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements for cremation. A private family memorial service will be held on August 3. 2024.
While no public visitation will be held, online condolences at https://www.fullersfh.com/ are accepted and very much appreciated.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent to the Holland United Methodist Women’s Group or mailed to the funeral home to be used for family wishes.
