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1945
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2023
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Mary Ellen Thyen Obituary
In Loving Memory of Mary Ellen (Greener) Thyen (December 19, 1945 - October 26, 2023)
Mary Ellen (Greener) Thyen passed away peacefully in her Valparaiso home on October 26, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, David Thyen, her children Rick (Stacy), Rob, and Sue (Bob Behnke) and grandchildren Sam and Alex Thyen and Lauren, Jack, David and Jeff Behnke. Siblings Susan (Graves), Leonard, Michael, Cynthia (Theodoros), Gregory, Lisa (Field), Jeffrey, and Betsy (VanDeinse), brother-in-law Gregg Schinella, sister-in-law Mary Jean Thyen and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Elinor Greener, siblings JoAnne (Schinella) and Thomas. In-laws Norbert and Julia Thyen, granddaughter Katie Ann Thyen and niece Lucinda (Graves-Holmes).
Mary Ellen enjoyed spending time in Michigan with her family and friends who will always cherish the love and humor she brought into their lives. She had an innate fondness to clean and organize, mixed with a creative flair for fashion and interior design. She was remembered by many for her dedication and assistance working at Elinor's, her parent’s retail clothing business. She was generous and fun, always willing to offer her time and expertise. Above all, Mary Ellen's love and reverence for God were evident as she instilled in her family the importance of faith and the significance of putting God first. Although she will be dearly missed, her memory will continue to brighten our lives.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday November 4th, 2023 at 11:00 am at St. Paul Catholic Church, 1855 W Harrison Blvd., Valparaiso, IN 46385
In lieu of flowers the family kindly requests memorial donations be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Saint Paul Conference c/o Saint Paul Catholic Church 1855 W Harrison Blvd., Valparaiso, IN 46385
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Todd Bell
November 8, 2023
Mary Ellen will be missed dearly. A lot of wonderful memories growing up with your family and spending occasional weekends with you all up in Michigan. She was always so caring, fun, and extended her love to our family. ❤
Mike and Linda Roque
November 4, 2023
Cherish the memories she has left in your hearts. Sending our thoughts and prayers. Mike and Linda Roque
Dan Parsons
November 1, 2023
A beautiful and caring mother.
Dianne Moore
November 1, 2023
God be with you Mary Ellen. You were such a kind, loving person. Just asked about you at our 60th class reunion. You always knew how to liven up things.
Dianne (Wilson) Moore
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Judi Parks
October 31, 2023
So many fond memories of Mary Ellen. The Greener family was well known and respected in Hobart. Rest.I’m Peace classmate, and friend.
Doris (Dottie) & Dave Leonard
October 31, 2023
She was such a good salesperson. She knew what I liked and would look good in. I'd walk in the door and she would already have a pile of things for me to try! Trusted me to take them home to try. She was good, kind, fun and a wonderful person! I haven't seen her for many years. I hope they were happy years. Sounds like she had a wonderful family! Dave sends his condolences to Charlie Clunk! We loved the whole family, my classmate Susan, and our Greener's Lisa. So sorry for your loss! Heaven has another Angel. My own daughter has just passed. There is a time to mourn...so sad!
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