Phyllis Eller

Phyllis Eller, age 100, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025, in Brandon, Florida. She was born on November 2, 1925, in Tetersburg, Indiana, to Bert Stepp and Lola Mae Stepp (Fargo).

Phyllis was a 1945 graduate of Jackson Central High School in Arcadia, Indiana. She spent many years living in Arcadia, where she worked as a teller at Hamilton County Bank. She was known for her dedication, reliability, and warm, friendly presence, and she took great pride in serving her community.

In her leisure time, Phyllis enjoyed RV camping, which allowed her to travel and create lasting memories with family and friends. She was also an avid sports fan who followed both professional and college athletics. Her favorite baseball teams were the Chicago Cubs and the Tampa Bay Rays. She was a loyal supporter of the Indianapolis Colts and the Indiana Pacers, and she especially loved Indiana University basketball.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dale Edmund Eller, as well as several brothers and sisters.

Phyllis is survived by her sons, Willie Eller and Rick Eller; two grandchildren, Kevin Eller and Chris Eller; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Phyllis will be remembered for her long life, quiet strength, and the many lives she touched through her kindness, loyalty, and steady character.

Visitation will be held on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 11:00 am EST at Hartley-Dunnichay Funeral Home, located at 209 West Jackson Street, Cicero, Indiana, 46034. The funeral service will follow at the same location at 1:00 pm EST.

We invite everyone who knew Phyllis to share their memories and photographs on her memorial page. Each memory shared will serve as a comforting reminder of the remarkable woman she was.