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Dennis Ellis Obituary

DENNIS H. ELLIS CHESTERTON, IN Dennis H. Ellis, age 62 of Chesterton, passed away Thursday, July 15, at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso surrounded by his loving family. Dennis worked as a Steelworker for U.S. Steel and was a member of the United Steelworker Union 1014. He was very involved in service work for many years at the 5th Street Club in Wheeler and was a Freebird motorcycle member. Dennis is survived by his wife, Kay Ellis of Chesterton; son, David Ellis of Hobart; stepson, David (Melissa) Fite of Chesterton; daughter, Susan (Oliver) Ellis-Saller of Pachfurth, Austria; step-mother Evelyn Ellis of Hobart; brother, Mike (Effie) Ellis of Hobart; brother, Terry (Cindy) Ellis of Elkhart; sister, Dottie (Mike) Rovner of Geneva, IL; and six grandchildren: Ashton, Sasha, Kendall, Maddux, Henri and Edgar. He was preceded in death by his parents: Eugene Ellis and Catherine (nee Spreng) Ellis; brother, Patrick Ellis; and sister, Laurie Miller. A funeral service celebrating the life of Dennis will be held Monday, July 19, 2010 at 12:00 noon at Rees Funeral Home, 600 West Old Ridge Road, Hobart, IN. Visitation for Dennis will be held Sunday, July 18, 2010 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. and then again from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Family, friends and friends of Bill W. are invited for a time of sharing and caring at 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Visiting Nurse Association 2401 Valley Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383 or the American Cancer Society, 1551 E. 85th Ave., Merrillville, IN 46410. For further information, call (219) 942-2109 or online at: reesfuneralhomes.com

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Published by The Times from Jul. 17 to Jul. 18, 2010.

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Kathi Garland

July 22, 2010

Kay,
My sister called me on Friday to let me know about Dennis. I am so sorry for your loss. He was such an important part
of my recovery. Blake is very sad. Dennis passed on his birthday. He has been looking at the pictures you guys took when you kept him overnight and then took him to the apple orchard and petting zoo. He feels Dennis was like a father figure to him when he was little. God is getting a beautiful angel and faithful follower. You both are in our hearts and prayers. Take care of those wonderful grandkids. Miss you and hope to see you sometime in the future. Love Always Kathi, Jesse and Blake Garland, Martinsville, Indiana

Bill & Liz Knight Robertson

July 22, 2010

Kay, we were shocked to get the message from Karen & Noel about your loss! We didn't know Dennis was even ill. He (as well as you) will hold a special place in our hearts for all that you two did for Mom & Dad. I know that he was a special person in many, many lives. God Bless you

Cathy & Chuck Russell

July 20, 2010

Kay,
We are so sorry to hear about Dennis. He was a wonderful man. I will never forget the haunted house, that so many kids & adults enjoyed.
Chuck will never forget the early meetings that they shared together.
Out thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. God Bless!

Cathy& Chuck Russell

July 20, 2010

Kay,
We are so sorry to hear about Dennis. He was a wonderful man. He did so much for the 5th St. Club. I will never forget the haunted house @ the club, that so many kids & adults enjoyed so much. Chuck will never forget the early meetings that they shared together. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. God Bless you & your family.

Whitney Todd

July 19, 2010

Kay, I was so sorry to hear of Dennis' passing. He will be missed. I will never forget the Wednesday night step study and the caring and guidance he passed on to Ed and me, among so many others. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

July 19, 2010

kay...
was sad to get a note about "rat" passing. haven't been around fifth st. in a long time but you all i love for life. so sad to lose on of us.
garland r.
richland washington

Nicole Walters

July 18, 2010

Kay, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Dennis was an amazing man who touched many, many lives. I am forever grateful for his studies in the kitchen at the fifth street.

July 18, 2010

Kay, you are in our thoughts and prayers. We were both so sorry to hear about Dennis. He will certainly be missed by all who knew him. Mike & Carla McGann (Price, UT)

Sally Peterson

July 18, 2010

Kay,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, may God comfort you in this time of sorrow. Dennis was a special person and We all were Blessed to have him in our lives.

Mike Bartos

July 18, 2010

Kay,
Sorry to hear of the loss of Dennis. Your family is in my prayers.

Noel, Karen & Karlee Knight

July 17, 2010

Kay,
Were so sorry to hear of Dennis' passing. He was a wonderful person and will be missed.

Tom & Juanita Trowbridge

July 17, 2010

Dear Kay, Freebirds and all friends of Bill, I met rat along time ago and we were always close friends in the sober fellowship! All I no is the little Puerto Rican just gave him a hug and a smile, cup a coffee and a warm welcome home. Love always, Tommy T.(Miller-Aetna group)

Jim & Robin Johnston

July 17, 2010

Dave,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Cliff Fry

July 17, 2010

Mike,
So very sorry to read about the pasting of your brother.

Cliff Fry

Chris Fry

July 17, 2010

Kay and family just to let you know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Kay, please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.

Mary Ellis

July 17, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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