M.. Ellen Soultz

M. Ellen (Monts)Soultz, 83, of Jonesboro, Indiana, went to be with her Lord Saturday September15, 2018 at Marion General Hospital, Marion, Indiana. Ellen was born on October 8, 1934 in Parke County, Indiana, daughter of the late Alex and Mary (Roach)Monts.Shemarried Charles A. ChuckSoultzon June 2, 1951, he preceded her in death on April 3, 2017. After having 6 children and expecting her seventh child, Ellen when back to night school andgraduated fromMississinewaHigh School in 1969. Ellen was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved raising her family and taking care of her grandchildren, and enjoyed reading. She was a long time member of Main Street Wesleyan Church, Jonesboro, IN. Ellen is survived by her children:Mary (Donald) Gilbert, Jonesboro, IN,Pamala(Dwight Ike) Jones, Pendleton, IN, Terry J. Jones, Jonesboro, INDarrellButch (Arlene)Soultz, Swayzee,IN, Nanette Shaffer (Deceased),Lee (Rhonda)Soultz, Upland, IN, and Alexander P. Al (Ginny)Soultz, Jonesboro, IN; and Son-in-law, Kenneth Shaffer, Atlanta, IN; brothers and sisters in-laws:Wilma Jean Soultz, Fairmount, IN, Janet Eckert, South Bend, IN, Marjorie Randolph, Jonesboro, IN, Beverly (Loy)Bittle, Heber Springs, AR, Dale (Lesta) Soultz, Jonesboro, IN, Marilyn Miller, Windfall, IN, Becky Soultz, Jonesboro, IN, Phyllis Hosier, Jonesboro, INand Ron (Cathy) Soultz, Jonesboro, IN. Ellen is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, 3 honorary great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. All loved her and will miss her greatly. In addition to her parents and husband, Ellen was preceded in death by her daughter, Nanette Shaffer and grandson J.D. Gilbert. Ellen was the last surviving of her seven siblings, Roy(Gert) Monts, Walter(Phyllis) Monts,PatMonts, Martha(Chuck) Schwark, John(Maxine) Monts, RexMontsand RobertMonts. Also, she is preceded in death by several brothers and sisters in law. Francis (Bob) Maynard, J Soultz, Lois (Roland) Bogear, Bob Eckart, Bob Randolph, Ed Miller, Ray Soultz, and David Hosier. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Fairmount Chapel ofArmes-HuntFuneral Home Cremation Services, 415 S. Main Street, Fairmount, IN. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 21, 2018 from 2-8 PM at the funeral home and Saturday September 22, 2018 from 9-10 am at Main Street Wesleyan Church, Jonesboro, IN. The funeral service will be at 10:00 AM at the church with Rev. PhilBogearand Rev. KenDykhoffofficiating. Interment will follow at Park Cemetery, Fairmount, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Services of Grant County, or Gilead Ministries. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.comVisitation Fri, Sep 21, 2018 at 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm Armes-Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Marion 4601 S. Western Ave.Marion, IN 46953Visitation Sat, Sep 22, 2018 at 9:00 am - 10:00 am Fairmount Chapel - Armes - Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services 415 S Main StreetFairmount, IN 46928-1929Funeral Service Sat, Sep 22, 2018 at 10:00 am Main Street Wesleyan Church 801 S. Main St.Jonesboro, IN 46928