Mary Ellen Bontrager Obituary
In loving memory of Mary Ellen Bontrager (Hutchinson, Kansas), who departed this world on November 4, 2024 at the age of 91. Mary Ellen leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Ellen Bontrager to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Menno Jr. Yoder and Elizabeth Yoder (Nisly); her husband Eldon E. Bontrager; her children, Lynette Bontrager, LaVon Bontrager, Faith Bontrager and Regina Bontrager; and her siblings, Katie Viola Yoder, Henry Yoder and Glenn Yoder.
She is survived by: her children, Carolyn Bontrager, Arlington, Myron Bontrager (Ilene), Phyllis Yoder (Gareth) of Timpson, TX and Marilyn Korver (Dan) of Ladysmith, WI; her daughter-in-law Mamie Bontrager (Arlington); her siblings, Emery Yoder (Faye), Edwin Yoder (Clara) and Clara Mae Nisly (Melvin); and her sisters-in-law, Edna Yoder and Amy Yoder. She is also survived by 27 grandchildren; 57 great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Friday, November 8th 2024 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A funeral service was held on Saturday, November 9th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Arlington Amish Mennonite Church (15611 W Arlington Rd, Arlington, KS 67514).
Memorials are suggested to Gentiva Hospice or the Capper Foundation, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.
