Mary Ellen (Faber) Thurwanger Obituary
We are sad to announce that on March 17, 2021, at the age of 87, Mary Ellen (Faber) Thurwanger of Ottawa, Illinois, born in Redfield, Iowa passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Ellen (Faber) Thurwanger to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harvey Faber and Mary Faber (Reeves); her husband Elwyn "LeRoy" Thurwanger; her son Gary Thurwanger; and her sons-in-law, James Fultz and Darrell Poirier.
She is survived by: her children, Donna Walton (Robert) of Georgia, Mary Ann Van Grevenhof (Charles) of Morris, Cathy Fultz of Ottawa, Janet Cetwinski of Fairview Heights, IL and David Thurwanger of Wisconsin; her daughter-in-law Donna Thurwanger of Oglesby; her grandchildren, Brian Walton (Jen Kanter), Diane Oskierko (Charlie), Eric Walton (Stacey), Mark Walton (Michelle), Scott Walton (Tia Messino), Mary Walton (Regan McDonald), Carl Van Grevenhof (Jaclyn), Clint Van Grevenhof, James Fultz (Lessie), Shannon Cetwinski, Rachael Bradley (Chad), Nicole Thurwanger (Dustin Von Ruden), Allison Thurwanger, Jeremiah Derrick (Teagan) and Zachary Derrick (Savanna Deleon); and her siblings, Jeanne Zuercher (Roger), Georgene Tegeler (Larry) and Ernest Faber (Neva). She is also survived by 14 great grandchildren.
Due to current State of Illinois guidelines social distancing and face coverings will be required.
