Ellen Mae Howes, age 85, of Brookville, Indiana and formerly of Michigan, died Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville, Indiana.
Born October 18, 1935 in Hamilton Township, Michigan she was the daughter of the late Otto & Bernice (Story) Kissane.
She was retired, having worked for many years as a receptionist for a physicians’ office. In her leisure time she enjoyed quilting, flowers and gardening; and particularly enjoyed spending time near Lake Michigan, with Saugatuck Cliffs and Lions Park Beach in St. Joseph, Michigan being favorite spots.
Survivors include three children, Patricia Howes of Indianapolis, Indiana, Mary Ann (Perry) Booso of Brookville, Indiana and William (Ruth) Howes of Mecosta, Michigan, a son-in-law, Mark Muto of Wheaton, Illinois; two grandchildren, Hillary Loosli and Mike Muto; as well as two sisters, Linda Schaub of Spring Arbor, Michigan and Sherry Laurence of Lansing, Michigan.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Ronald Kissane; as well as a daughter Deana Muto who died in 2015.
Family & friends may visit from 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.
Pastor Perry Booso of the Brookville Church of Christ will officiate the Funeral Services on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, burial will then follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.
In lieu of flowers and in remembrance of her daughter, Deana Muto, memorial contributions may be directed to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Howes family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com .