- Date Of Birth: January 8, 1915
- Date Of Death: April 17, 2015
- State: Indiana
Ellen M. Funk, 100, of Elkhart, died peacefully Friday afternoon, April 17, at Hubbard Hill Estates.
She was born Jan. 8, 1915, in Elkhart, to Henry and Laura (Welscott) Grieb.
She married Marvin W. Funk on Feb. 11, 1933. He died on Dec. 10, 2002.
Also preceding her in death were a son, Walter Funk in 2013; three brothers; four sisters; and a granddaughter, Ginger Kozelka.
Surviving are her children, Roberta (David) Honeywell of Leechburg, Pa., and William Funk and Julia (Bill Reader) Croy, both of Elkhart; brother Harold (Margaret) Grieb of Elkhart; and daughter-in-law Terri Funk of Elkhart. Her extended family consists of 11 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
Ellen lived in Elkhart, where she raised her family, her entire life. She later went to work at Adams and Westlake until her retirement. She was a member of Northside Baptist Church for many years. Ellen enjoyed growing flowers, gardening and antiquing.
