1921
Mary
2015
Mary Johnson (Robinson)
June 16, 1921 — September 1, 2015
Mary Ellen Johnson, 94, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at 1:10 AM in her Warsaw, Indiana home while surrounded by her loving family.
Mary Ellen was born June 16, 1921 in Huntington, Indiana to Carl C. and Virginia Mae (Dowler) Robinson. She graduated from Huntington High School with the class of 1939.
Mary Ellen would marry the love her life when she and Ralph “Boag” Johnson were joined as husband and wife on February 10, 1944 in Riverside, California. Together they would raise 5 children and share 61 years of marriage until his passing on July 11, 2005.
Living most of her life in Warsaw, she was a homemaker who also was secretary and realtor for Lucas Realty until her retirement in 1982.
Mary Ellen was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. She was an avid reader who enjoyed playing cards and dominos with friends and family. She also enjoyed knitting, crocheting, needlepoint and sewing. She loved animals especially her cat, Pepper, who was her constant companion for the last 10 years.
Survivors with many memories to treasure are her 3 daughters and sons-in-law: Jorie (and Jim) Webster of Winona Lake, Indiana; Kristine (and Larry) Ummell, Kimmell, Indiana and Leslie (and Ray) Barna of Vandalia, Michigan; daughter-in-law: Kerry Johnson Kehoe, Winona Lake; 6 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; and 1 great, great grandson.
In addition to her beloved husband, Boag, and her parents, Carl and Virginia Robinson, Mary Ellen was preceded in death by 2 cherished sons: David R. Johnson, Jr. on January 18, 1969 and Greg Johnson on March 2, 2011; and her sister: V. Carleen Folk on May 15, 2004.
Family and friends will gather for a time of sharing Saturday, September 5th from 10 – 11:30 AM in TITUS FUNERAL HOME, 2000 E. Sheridan Street, Warsaw, Indiana 46580. A graveside service will immediately follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Pastor Mike Beezley of Clunette United Methodist Church, Clunette, Indiana, will officiate.
The family has asked that gifts in Mary Ellen’s memory be given to Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County, PO Box 1906, Warsaw, Indiana 46581-1906.
The staff of Titus Funeral Home considers it a privilege and an honor to care for the family and friends of Mary Ellen Johnson.
Mary Ellen was born June 16, 1921 in Huntington, Indiana to Carl C. and Virginia Mae (Dowler) Robinson. She graduated from Huntington High School with the class of 1939.
Mary Ellen would marry the love her life when she and Ralph “Boag” Johnson were joined as husband and wife on February 10, 1944 in Riverside, California. Together they would raise 5 children and share 61 years of marriage until his passing on July 11, 2005.
Living most of her life in Warsaw, she was a homemaker who also was secretary and realtor for Lucas Realty until her retirement in 1982.
Mary Ellen was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. She was an avid reader who enjoyed playing cards and dominos with friends and family. She also enjoyed knitting, crocheting, needlepoint and sewing. She loved animals especially her cat, Pepper, who was her constant companion for the last 10 years.
Survivors with many memories to treasure are her 3 daughters and sons-in-law: Jorie (and Jim) Webster of Winona Lake, Indiana; Kristine (and Larry) Ummell, Kimmell, Indiana and Leslie (and Ray) Barna of Vandalia, Michigan; daughter-in-law: Kerry Johnson Kehoe, Winona Lake; 6 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; and 1 great, great grandson.
In addition to her beloved husband, Boag, and her parents, Carl and Virginia Robinson, Mary Ellen was preceded in death by 2 cherished sons: David R. Johnson, Jr. on January 18, 1969 and Greg Johnson on March 2, 2011; and her sister: V. Carleen Folk on May 15, 2004.
Family and friends will gather for a time of sharing Saturday, September 5th from 10 – 11:30 AM in TITUS FUNERAL HOME, 2000 E. Sheridan Street, Warsaw, Indiana 46580. A graveside service will immediately follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Pastor Mike Beezley of Clunette United Methodist Church, Clunette, Indiana, will officiate.
The family has asked that gifts in Mary Ellen’s memory be given to Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County, PO Box 1906, Warsaw, Indiana 46581-1906.
The staff of Titus Funeral Home considers it a privilege and an honor to care for the family and friends of Mary Ellen Johnson.
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