Mary Ellen

Miller

Mary Ellen Miller, age 85, of White Pigeon, Michigan, passed away on November 8, 2026. She was born on June 6, 1941, in Topeka, Indiana, and lived a life marked by quiet strength, practical skill, and deep devotion to her family.

Mary Ellen was a woman who was skilled with her hands, reflected in her work over the years as a homemaker, auto-body painter and massage therapist. She had a natural ability to tinker and repair items and was gifted with creative solutions. Her resourcefulness and steady spirit were evident in the many ways she cared for her family and those around her. She found joy in simple, meaningful things and especially loved the outdoors, where she could enjoy the beauty of nature and the peace it brought her.

Above all else, Mary Ellen cherished her family. She was devoted to the people she loved and found great happiness in the time she spent with them. Her life was enriched by the bonds she shared with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister, brother, and extended family.

Mary Ellen is survived by her children, Elizabeth Pant, Norbert Drust, Paul (Lisa) Drust, Christina (Mike) Schumacher, and John Drust; her grandchildren, Joshua Pant, Jessica Pant, Vanessa Drust, Danny Drust, Susie Drust, and Eric Schumacher; her great-grandchildren; her sister, Loretta Troyer; her brother, Danny (Denise) Miller; and several nieces, nephews, and extended relatives who will carry her memory forward with love and gratitude.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Drust, in August 2026; her brothers, Lloyd and Ernest Miller; her son-in-law, Greg Pant; and her parents, Tobe and Elizabeth Miller. Their memories remained a part of her life, and she held them close in her heart.

Mary Ellen’s life was one of perseverance, care, and devotion. She met the responsibilities of life with determination and grace, and she leaves behind a legacy of family love, practical wisdom, and enduring strength. Those who knew her will remember her for her kind heart, her willingness to help, and the steady example she set in both word and deed.

Her family and friends will hold dear the many memories shared with her and the comfort of knowing that her life was well lived and deeply loved. Mary Ellen Miller will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her, but her memory will remain a lasting source of comfort and inspiration.

Mary’s family will have a time of sharing and remembrance from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm with a Vigil Prayer Service being held at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at the Eley Funeral Home, 280 S. Washington St., Constatine, MI 49042.

Interment will follow at the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

Mary’s family welcomes messages and memories in their online guestbook at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com.