Erma L. EllingerErma L. Ellinger, 97, passed away peacefully at 5:45 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, just days from her 98th birthday, at her daughter's home in Bourbon.
She was born Jan. 27, 1924, in Argos, to Alva and Hazel Kindig Thompson. She graduated from Argos High School in 1942.
On July 29, 1946, in Argos, Erma married Paul H. Ellinger. He preceded her in death on April 14, 1991.
During World War II, she worked for Ball Band in Mishawaka. She retired from Mutschler Cabinets in Nappanee.
Erma was a life member of the D.A.V. and V.F.W., a member of the American Legion and a past member of the Moose Lodge.
She and Paul enjoyed 40 years of wintering in Sebring, Fla., as "snowbirds," making many long-lasting friendships through the years.
She was very family oriented and enjoyed being with her family, especially her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Erma is survived by her children: Marsha (Don) Wilson, of Plymouth; Marilyn Hanselman, of Bourbon; and Tom (Margaret) Ellinger, of The Villages, Fla.
Her grandchildren are Ken Wilson (deceased) and family, Duane (Anita) Wilson and family, Michelle (Dan) Kodicek and family, Chris Wilson, Chassity (Todd) Dillon and family, Crystal (Isaac) Kleespie and family. Also, sister-in-law, Cara Mae Thompson, of Bourbon.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Paul; a grandson, Ken Wilson; son-in-law, Bill Hanselman; sisters: Bertha Jane Thacker, Eva Lawmaster and Bernice Reese; and brothers: Dale, Eldon and Charles Thompson.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, Jan. 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. Funeral services will immediately follow at 3 p.m. with Rev. Charles Kreig officiating.
Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Bourbon.
Memorial contributions can be made to Riley Children's Foundation, 30 S. Meridian St., Suite 200 Indianapolis, IN 46204; or Cancer Association of Marshall County, 9739 Sunnyside Drive, Plymouth, IN 46563.
Condolences may be sent to the family through the website at www.johnson-danielson.com.
