Ellen May Shroyer's Obituary
Big Rapids - Ellen May Shroyer, 82, of Big Rapids, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at her home in Norwich Township.
She was born February 20, 1938, in Big Rapids, the daughter of Evan and Iva (Hiller) Traynor, and lived near Hungerford Lake most of her life. For many years, Ellen worked at Fitzsimmons Manufacturing until retiring in 2003. She was an avid reader and gardener, and really enjoyed Tuesday Movie Night with her sister-in-law Donna.
Ellen is survived by her 5 children, Kim (John) Tompsett of Pierson, Cheryl Cross of Hudsonville, John (Kathleen) Shroyer of Sand Lake, Jim (Diane) Shroyer of Big Rapids, and Misty (Troy) Pack of Rockford; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; her sister-in-law Donna Traynor of Big Rapids; and many nieces and nephews. Ellen was preceded in death by her granddaughter Sara Cross, 4 brothers and 2 sisters.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids. Burial will follow in the Hiller Cemetery near Brohman. Ellen's family will greet friends at the funeral home beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday until time of services. Memorial contributions in her name may be made to a charity of choice. Share a memory or express condolences at mohnkefuneralhome.com.
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