LIGONIER – Eleanor Steller, 91, of Cromwell, passed away March 24, 2013. She was born Nov. 6, 1921, in Ligonier, to Louis E. and Audrey Burkhart Sisterhen. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Anthony Iavagnilio in 2003, Charles Correll in 1972 and Baron Steller in 1992. She was a longtime member of Indian Village United Methodist Church and the Women’s Society. She was also a member of the Washington Juniors Extension Homemaker’s Club since 1956. She has had many exhibits at the county fair, won many awards for her baking skills and assisted with the judging in Floral Hall. She was a wonderful role model for the youth community, serving as a 4-H leader in Washington Township for many years. She was an active member of Farm Bureau and the Cromwell Business Association. She operated Correll Insurance Agency for many years. She also served as township fair board chairperson, republican precinct person and spent eight years on the Noble County Library Board of Trustees. Surviving are three sons: Daniel (and Janelle Johnson) Iavagnilio, Frank (and spouse Dar) Correll and Richard (and spouse Peggy) Correll; nine grandchildren; and eleven great grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Victor Iavagnilio in 1963; and a sister, Helen Rothrock. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway S; Ligonier, officiated by the Rev. Rachel Bales-Case. Burial will be in Indian Village Cemetery. Calling is from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and one hour prior to the service Thursday at the funeral home. ***** Memorials may be directed the Cromwell Library, 120 S. Jefferson St., Cromwell, IN 46732; or the North Webster Community Center, 301 N. Main St., North Webster, IN 46555.
