"prayers to all"
In loving memory of
Mary Ellen Meyer
September 25, 1956 - September 5, 2019
Mary Ellen Meyer was born September 25, 1956, in Algona, Iowa, the daughter of Edmund and Mary Catherine (Farrell) Elbert. She grew up and attended school in Whittemore and later Bishop Garrigan High School, graduating in 1974. Ellen went on to attend College of St. Mary's in Omaha, where she played softball, before going on to attend University of Northern Colorado, graduating in 1978. She moved back to the area and began working.
On May 5, 1979, Ellen was united in marriage to Ron Meyer at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Whittemore. Ellen worked at the Cylinder State Bank, Farmers State Bank, managed the Whittemore Golf Course and was a bookkeeper for Commercial Services in Algona and Keith Roth Trucking in Whittemore and most recently was working at North Iowa Lumber in Algona.
Ellen enjoyed playing golf (mostly putting), mowing the yard, playing euchre, fishing and volunteering at the Legion for whatever was going on. She also enjoyed decorating for Christmas and St. Patrick's Day and was a Past Grand Marshal for the Algona St. Patrick's Day Parade in 2009.
She was a member of St. Michael's Parish, the Rosary Society and served as the secretary for the Whittemore Betterment Committee.
Ellen died Thursday, September 5, 2019, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona. She was 62.
She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Ron of Whittemore; sons, Joshua Meyer of Whittemore; Ben Meyer and friend, Jodi Duhn and her son, Jackson of Milford; grandson, Cooper Meyer; brothers, Dan and Maureen Elbert of Whittemore; Mick and Patty Elbert of Algona; brother-in-law, Ken and Linda Meyer of Oelwein and many other nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Edmund (Mary) Elbert; father and mothers-in-law, Ernst (Leona) (Luella) Meyer; daughter-in-law, Brooke Meyer; twin sister, Eileen Bell and her brother-in-law, Chuck Bell.
Tributes
"My prayers are w/u all on your loss. May Mary Ellen Rest in Peace. Cherish your memories. With Heartfelt Love and Prayers."
"Ron and Families and Friends - my heartfelt prayers and thoughts to all of you on your loss. What a wonderful and kind person Mary Ellen was- loving the Zest for the life she lived well. May She Rest In Peace and cherish your Memories and Hold them close to your hearts always. With Heartfelt Love and Prayers, Mark J.VonBank-Park Rapids, Minnesota-formerly of Algona, Iowa. "
"Ron and family, Our deepest sympathies. May God give you comfort. Ellen was a light to everyone she met. She will be so missed. "
"Ron and family, our deepest sympathy to you all. May God be with you through the coming days and weeks."
"Ron and family, so very sorry to hear about Ellen. May God give you comfort as you grieve."
"Ron, our deepest condolences to you and your family for your loss. I know Ellen was the glue that kept all family and friends together and she will be sorely missed. There is a void now that cannot be filled but I know she's with those who proceeded her, embraced by God. Her smile, her laugh, and her sincere concern for everyone she knew and loved will stay in everyone's memory. Patrick & Erin Farrell "
"Dear Ellen?s Family, Words are hardly adequate to express our sincere sympathy on your loss. We know many special memories will be your treasure. Bill and Marcie Frevert"
"We were so sorry to hear about Ellen. We met her a year ago when the Board and employees of North Iowa Lumber rode the Queen on West Okoboji. Ellen ordered the great food from Sunshine Foods. We had a nice visit, and she sent some of the delicious BBQ wings home with us. We enjoyed our time with her very much. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Bob and Linda Louwagie "
"So many many memories,sorry for your loss.What a group they are building up there,Ed and Mary's twins are together again,Hugs all around."
"Ron and family ...so very sad to hear of Ellen?s passing...so many fond memories I will always treasure! "
"Ron , Ben, and family so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers to you all. ( Jodi's dad and step mom)"
"Ben, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers for your family. "
"Ron and boys. So sorry for your loss. Keep your memories close. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. "
"Ron and boys. So sorry for your loss. Keep your memories close. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. "
"So sorry for your loss Ron and boys. Keep your memories close. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. "
"Ron, I am so sorry for your loss. May she Rest In Peace."
"Ron & family: Wow, tough news to hear, but I hope it's okay to tell you how much fun I had going through these pictures. I wasn't in any of them, but felt like I was in all of them -- the way she would have wanted you to feel. So many people reunited, so many places revisited -- the parades, the carnivals, the golf course, the Pub, St. Michael's. It's all like yesterday. Please know you are in our hearts and minds, thoughts and prayers. Rest easy, Ellen. Hey to Eileen and Chuck from us. "
"Dear Ron-We are so very, very sorry to hear of Ellen?s passing! It breaks our hearts to know you?re going through this-please know our thoughts & prayers are with all of you! Lisa & Greg Blair"