Mary Ellen Meyer, age 90, of Churubuso, IN, passed away Wednesday, November 20th, 2013 at Millers Merry Manor in Lagrange, IN. She was born on December 1, 1922, a daughter of Earl and Edna (Lankenau) Maystead in Springfield, OH. She attended school in Burr Oak. On December 1, 1947 she married Elmer Meyer in Lagrange, IN. He preceded her in death on January 19, 1996. She worked at Kerschner Orchards and Judd Drug Store in Goshen and at Trans O Gram in Sturgis. She was a former member of the Methodist Church in Howe, Topeka, and Goshen. Mary enjoyed reading, cooking, and playing cards. She was most proud of her family and cherished time spent with her children and grandchildren as well as traveling with her sisters.



Surviving are her daughters, Darlene (Jim) Ruden,Centreville, Debra (Roger) Staples, Mendon, Denise (Jim) Snyder of Churubusco, IN, son Keith (Ruth) Meyer of Cromwell, IN, brothers, Richard Maystead, FL, Donald Maystead,Sturgis, Ronald Maystead, Sturgis, nine grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Robert Maystead ,and sisters, Janice Bucknell, Betty Davis and Helen Teadt.



According to her wishes, cremation has taken place. Relatives and friends will be received

on Saturday November 23, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 11 :00 a.m. at the Eley Funeral Home in Centreville. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor David Peterson officiating. Interment of ashes will take place on Saturday at 1:30 p.m at Burr Oak Township Cemetery in Burr Oak. Memorial contributions may be made to Cromwell - Kimmell Lions Club.