Phyllis “Mimi” Makowski, 92, of Bluffton, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, March 2, 2024, at River Terrace Estates, surround by her loving family.
She was born July 3, 1931, in Wausau, Wis., to Arthur and Dorothy Beilke. Phyllis was an avid bridge player who enjoyed reading and was the best cook and baker. She enjoyed her time as a homemaker and was a loving mother, grandma, great-grandma and friend. She was a member of Tri Kappa and St. Joseph Catholic Church.
On June 16, 1951, Phyllis and Stanley “Stan” G. Makowski were married in Wausau, Wis. They shared 63 years of marriage before Stan preceded her in death Sept. 10, 2014.
Survivors include her three sons, Steven (Sherry) Makowski, Jeff Makowski and Joel (Patty) Makowski, all of Bluffton; grandchildren, Phyllis “Betsy” (Andy) Needler of Montpelier, Matthew (Isabel) Makowski of Galveston, Texas, Albrecht Makowski of Bluffton, Fiona Makowski of Indianapolis, Tadeus Makowski of Indianapolis, Oriana (Corbin) Patterson of Indianapolis, Nicholas (Natalie) Makowski of Fort Wayne and Rachel (Jon) Riley of Bluffton; and great-grandchildren, Zoe, Ashlie, Reagan, Stan and Kayci Needler all of Montpelier, Guy and Ren Makowski of Galveston, Texas and Jackson and Emelia Riley of Bluffton.
Phyllis is preceded in death by her husband, Stan, and a son, Mark A. Makowski in 2018.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at St. Jospeh Catholic Church, with Father David Violi celebrating mass.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. Tuesday until the time of mass on Tuesday at the church.
Burial will take place at a later date at Elm Grove Cemetery in Bluffton.
Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or to the National Leukemia Association.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Lemler family of Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Friends can send condolences to the Makowski family at www.thomarich.com.