Lifetime Plymouth resident of 84 years, Ellen B. Samuels, passed away in the loving care of her family and hospice on Monday August 17, 2020.
She was one of twelve children born in Plymouth, Indiana on March 30, 1936, to the late Nelson and Lula S. (Reese) Marks. She attended Plymouth High School.
On October 8, 1955 in Plymouth, Ellen became the bride of Jackie “Jack” Lee Samuels. They would raise their four children in the small town they loved.
Alongside her husband, they would own and operate Merriman’s Grocery in Plymouth from 1963-66. The two would also own and operate Samuels & Bean Public Accounting in Plymouth for many years. A quiet and simple woman, she loved being with her family and being involved in their lives.
Ellen is survived by her children: Mishelle (Michael) Eyrich, Kelly (William) Einspahr and Carla (John) Van Hattum, all of Plymouth; grandchildren: Mark (Brandy) Neal, Brandon Van Vactor, Leslie (Matt) Harrold, Lindsey (Sean) Justice, Kevin (Telinna) Einspahr and Brianne (Tylor) Borggren; great-grandchildren: MaKenzie, Kayleigh, Kamdin, Emma, Nick, Daxton, Easton and Bexley; siblings: Eldon (Diana) Marks, Janet (Joseph) Mankowski and Paul Jay (Cissy) Marks; and beloved friend, Susan Newman.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack; fireman and son, Brian Samuels; her parents; and her siblings: Betty (Clifford) Zillmer, Madelyn (Phillip) Glassman, Marjorie (Daniel) Campton, Polly (James) Anderson, Barbara (Charles) Harley, Glenn (Dorothy) Marks, Nelson (Joyce Ann) Marks Jr. and Katherine Marks.
Visitation will be held on Monday August 24, 2020 from 11-1 p.m. at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. officiated by Chaplain Arnell McCoy.
Burial will be in the New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth.
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff from Heartland Hospice, for all their compassion and care given to Ellen and her family, in their time of need.
Memorial contributions can be made to Heartland Hospice 230 W. Catalpa Suite D, Mishawaka, Indiana 46545.
PLEASE NOTE: For your protection, the entire funeral home staff will wear masks. It is mandated that family members and their guests do so as well. The funeral home will not provide any masks.
Ren and Beverly Van Gilder says
Ellen was a sweet, sweet, beautiful, lady. Sending you our love.
Ren and Beverly Van Gilder
Kay Rybicki says
Our deepest sympathy to the family during this time. Our prayers are with the entire family.
Neysa and Lizzie McFarland says
Kelly and all of Ellen’s Family.
We always thought so much of your Mom. Such a nice sweet Lady.
Lizzie and I are so sorry. Mellen, you will be missed. â¤ï¸
Kathy D Thompson says
Our heartfelt condolences to the entire family –
“Grandma Ellen” is flying high with the Angels and forever watching over the ones she loved so much.
Dan & Kathy Thompson
Nancy Brenneman says
I will miss Aunt Ellen. She was always so sweet. I have many happy memories of her and Uncle Jack. I pray that the family is comforted that she is at rest and in peace.
Nancy Brenneman says
I will miss Aunt Ellen, she was such a sweet lady. I have many fond memories of her and Uncle Jack. I pray the family finds peace in her passing, that she is at rest with our Lord Jesus.
Mary Lee Rudd says
Kelly and family.
So sorry for your loss. I know how close you all were. My deepest sympathy to all of Ellen’s family. She will be missed.
Randy Danielson says
Always enjoyed Ellen and sharing the fact that we both had ‘grown-up’ at 2216 N. Michigan Street. My Dad was proud to say he owned the Nelson Marks home. My thoughts are with you.
Rich & Tina Eyrich says
Our deepest sympathy to the family! Our thought and prayers are with you.
Rich & Tina Eyrich
Cindi Eads says
I’m so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing.