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Phyllis Cunningham Obituary

Phyllis "Nonni" Cunningham

Feb 4, 2025

Phyllis "Nonni" Cunningham, 80, of Lowell, IN, passed away Tuesday February 4, 2025.

She is survived by her husband, Larry; children, Jeffrey (Kim) of Chesterton and Jacqueline (Ernest) Bodrazic of Lowell; grandchildren, Lucas, Libby and Charlie Cunningham; Courtney (Andrew) Jewell and Gavin (Samantha) Marsh; great grandchildren, Emerson, Blaire and Cora Ruth Jewell; Bryson and Zaydn Marsh; sister-in-law, Yvonne Ross.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Phillip and Helen Ross; and brothers, Fr. Mario and Louis.

Phyllis graduated from Bowling Green University in OH and received her Master's in Business Education from ISU, Terre Haute. She began her teaching career at Lake Central High School and retired from Tri Creek School Corporation after teaching a total of 29 years. She was a member of St. Edward Catholic Church in Lowell, the Beta Lambda Chapter of PKE Sorority and the Heritage Quilting Guild.

Visitation, Monday February 10, from 10-12, Concluding with Memorial Services at 12 PM, all at Sheets Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Lowell.

Memorial Contributions may be given to her church.

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Published by The Times on Feb. 8, 2025.

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Fred &. Verna Ruiz

February 17, 2025

Although we didn´t get to share too much in Phyllis´ life, she touched us several times and we cared very much for her. Verna had her in class at LCHS snd I interacted with her in the hallways. She didn´t know me from Adam but we everntually exchanged smiles on a regular basis. Fast forward fifty years and I had a beautiful visit in her home with Larry (one of the most admired guys in my life) and again at our fiftieth class reunion where we were sure to invite two of the most impactful teachers/coaches in our high school years. We´ll always remember Phyllis with a smile and warmth in our hearts for her.

Angie and Paul Lowe

February 11, 2025

Oh my dear Larry, Paul and I did not know until this morning when 73 grad Holly Seliger told us about Phyllis´ passing. We are so sorry ! we are double sorry we didn´t know and we couldn´t come down and pay our respects. We´ve all lost the precious friend in Russ Tomjanovich and he would´ve been the one who told us. He was always sure to keep us up on all such sad news. I´m so sorry but I´m glad we found out today from HOLLY ! Phyllis was a vibrant lady. I don´t need to tell you that .....we are so very sorry at her loss.

A light has gone off here on earth, but a new one has only begun to shine brightly in Heaven.....

Judith Duffala

February 8, 2025

I knew Phyllis from the Heritage Quilt Guild. She was always cheerful and willing to help and participate in our many activities. Our loss is eternity's gain. God's blessings to the remaining family members!

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