Phyllis A. Mealey

Phyllis Ann Mealey, nee Yung, passed away November 7, 2026 at the age of 94. Phyllis was born to Michael and Katherine Yung (nee Deegan) in Lakeville, MN. She was raised on the family farm with her four sisters. After graduating Lakeville High School as the Valedictorian, she went on to Mankato State Teachers College. After teaching one year in New Prague, Phyllis completed her bachelor's degree at the University of Minnesota. Her next teaching assignment was in Babbitt, MN, where she met William (Bill) Mealey. Bill and Phyllis married in 1960 at All Saints Catholic Church in Lakeville. After their second child was born, the couple moved the family to Two Harbors, MN to raise their six children and where she continued to live until recently. Phyllis and Bill were married almost 50 years when Bill passed away in 2010.

Phyllis had a servant's heart. She volunteered her time and talents to numerous organizations in Two Harbors and held leadership positions with the American Legion Auxiliary Post 109 and 8th District, Holy Spirit Church Women’s Council, and the Salvation Army in Two Harbors. She also volunteered for decades with the Tax Aide service and at the Silver Bay Veterans’ Home.

Spending time with family was always a priority. She enjoyed watching her children participate in music and sports and continued to keep track of the Two Harbors Agates long after they graduated. Phyllis’ favorite pastime was watching (or listening to) the MN Twins and was a loyal fan through the good and bad seasons. She also enjoyed watching the MN Vikings, reading and doing crossword puzzles.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband Bill; son Michael; daughter-in-law Wendy; granddaughter Kelly Suerth; three sisters, Elaine Zweber, Jeanne Donnelly, and Judy Yung; and seven brothers-in-law and five sisters-in-law.

Phyllis is survived by 5 children: Katherine (Richard) Anderson, Patrick (Sarah), Martha (Mark) Kearin, Sharon Mealey and Janet Mealey (Geoff Warren). She is also survived by ten grandchildren Katie (Mike), Megan (Harley), Thomas (Michelle), Kevin (Erin), Claire (Thomas), Kathleen, Margaret (Ben), Jacob (Marilyn), Joseph, and Bryant (Amy) and 16 great-grandchildren. She is survived by her sister Kathleen Yung, her brother-in-law David Mealey, sister-in-law Gerry Mealey, many nieces and nephews and family friend Nancy Couper.

The family would like to thank the staff at Birchwood Cottages in Owatonna, MN for her care for the last couple years.

Memorials may be given to Holy Spirit Catholic Church, the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 109, both in Two Harbors, or the donor's choice.

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