Phyllis Lantz Morrical passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019.  She was born on September 29, 1934 in Leo, IN to Henry & Esther Lantz.  Phyllis had one surviving brother, James Lantz.  She graduated from Leo High School and Taylor University and taught elementary school for 35 years, including 31 years as a kindergarten teacher at Leo Elementary School teaching over 1700 students.  On August 18, 1956, she married Wayne E. Morrical, who preceded her in death in 1998.  Surviving are two sons, Tim (Rita) and Tom (Chris); 4 grandchildren, Kate (Aries) Dionisio, Gary (Samantha Morrical) Morrical, Chloe (Jeremy) Bushey, Patrick (Morgan Pinkerton) Morrical and 2 great grandchildren, Addilyn and Axxen Morrical.

Phyllis was a wonderful friend, teacher, mother, and grandmother and was still remembered by past students everywhere she went.  She enjoyed spending time with her family & friends, antiquing and was a proud grower of Morrical's moosemelons.  She was a long-time member of Leo United Methodist Church.  Phyllis will be remembered fondly by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 2 pm at Leo United Methodist Church (13527 Leo Road Leo, IN) with Pastor Isaac Hopper officiating.  Family will receive friends immediately following the service until 4 pm at the church.

Memorials may be given to the church in her name.