Ellen Rose Dunker's Obituary
Ellen Rose Dunker, 81, of Mt. Zion, IL passed away on October 25, 2016 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Ellen was born on July 7, 1935 in Beecher City, IL the daughter of Samuel H. and Bertha J. (Sparr) Griffith. She married Robert E. Dunker on December 29, 1956 in Springfield, IL. He preceded her in death on April 7, 1985.
Surviving are her children, Kelly Dunker (Julee) of Decatur; Ken Dunker of Decatur; Melody Snow (Robert) of Oakwood; Michael Dunker of Naperville; her loving sister Lola McNett (Robert) of Mt. Zion; 8 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren that will miss her dearly.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son, Stephen Dunker, 3 brothers, and 3 sisters.
The family would like to thank Dr. Esparaz, Dr. Yoon, Dr. Brard, and DMH Hospice Staff and 5100 nursing staff for all their care.
Funeral service to celebrate Ellen’s life will be 11 AM Monday, October 31, 2016 in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Visitation will be 10-11 AM Monday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
The family of Ellen Rose Dunker is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL. View the online obituary and send condolences to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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