Samuel J. Ellis Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Samuel J. Ellis (Dana, Indiana), born in Chrisman, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 87, on December 24, 2020. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Samuel J. Ellis to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Richard Ellis and Blanche Ellis (Hess); his brother George Ellis; his sister-in-law Fay Ellis; his son-in-law Russ Congleton; and his stepson Ronnie Rowe.
He is survived by: his wife Joan L. Ellis; his children, Bob Ellis (Susie) of Dana, Roger Ellis (Pam) of Chrisman and Nancy Congleton of Durham; his grandchildren, Carly Delp (Lance), Chad Ellis (Shannon), Natalie Sheehy (Brian), Justin "Zack" Congleton (Jessica), Brant Congleton and Lucas Congleton; his siblings, Helen Johnson (Jim) and Phil Ellis (Joyce); his stepdaughter Rene Anderson (Gene) of Clinton; and his stepgrandchildren, Nicole Brown (Jeremy), Seth Rowe (Brooke), Dan Rowe (Faith) and Dalton Rowe. He is also survived by 3 step-great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
For the health and safety our family and friends, masks and social distancing will be required.