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Funeral Ceremony: 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Orchard Hill Cemetery, Louisville
Visitation: 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home
Mary Ellen Ikemire, age 91, of Louisville, Illinois, passed away Wednesday morning, March 19, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born December 4, 1933, in Flora, the daughter of Lee and Pansy (Cooper) Kittle. She was united in marriage to Bill D. Ikemire on December 7, 1950, in Cisne and together they have shared 74 wedding anniversaries.
Mary Ellen was a loving and devoted mother who took great pride in maintaining a warm and tidy home. She enjoyed reading, especially Amish stories, and treasured her trips to Florida with Bill.
She is survived by her husband: Bill Ikemire of Louisville; children: Bill (Becky) Ikemire of Clay City, Diane (Jerry) Frye of Louisville, Myrna (Joe) Etchison of Flora, and Greg (Debbie) Ikemire of Effingham; 10 grandchildren: Scott (Elizabeth), Melissa, Mike (Angie), Derek (Sydney), Brock (Tiffany), Mackenzie, Bryce, Carson, Kendall, and Will (Kenzie); 10 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; 2 sisters-in-law: Mary Katherine Kittle of Flora and Kathryn Kittle of Flora; and a cousin that was more like a sister: Mildred Cox.
She was preceded in death by 2 daughters: Nancy Butler and Pam Casolari; 2 grandchildren: Meagan Casolari and unborn Baby Butler; parents; a sister: Geneva Block; and 3 brothers: Lawrence Kittle, Don “Red” Kittle, and Everette Kittle.
A funeral ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Pastor Mark Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Orchard Hill Cemetery, Louisville. A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Rather than purchasing flowers or other gift items, the family suggests the most meaningful way to honor Mary Ellen’s memory is through a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and these will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
Jun 2, 1931 - Apr 15, 2025
Aug 9, 1951 - Apr 13, 2025
Aug 17, 1947 - Apr 12, 2025
Nov 4, 1952 - Apr 11, 2025
May 29, 1928 - Apr 6, 2025
Myrna & Diane, my thoughts & prayers are with you & the rest of the family. May the Lord wrap you in His comfort
I’m so sorry to hear of Mary Ellen’s passing. We worked together at the nursing home therapy dept for many years. She was a very kind hearted person. My prayers are with her family.
Myrna and family, so sorry for your loss. May God provide you with great comfort. I miss seeing you. Shirl
So sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Prayers for her family!
We are so sorry you all lost your wife, mom, grandma, great-grandma, and great-great grandma. To us, we last our Aunt. She was always cheerful and full of fun. We loved her!!! Our thoughts, prayers, love and hugs go out to all and for all of you. God be with all of you!!❤️🙏
We are so very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. 🫂❤️🙏🏻
My deepest condolences to you and your family during this time of loss.
I loved running into Bill and Mary Ellen. It was always a fun conversation. Mary Ellen asking about my kids and family and Gpa Bob. Bill reminding me I could bake him a pie. Just laughing. Great people. Prayers and hugs to the family
Bill & Family. We are sorry to learn of Mary, passing. We have you in our Prayers.
So sorry. I still remember when we were kids and all of the happy memories of reunion type meals and visits with families around the county at various homes. Also my Mom and all her cousins gathered to have pie and coffee monthly for a great many years alternating between each others' homes or at a restaurant etc. nearby.
Love and prayers for all family and friends! I worked with her many years ago.. We will all miss her!
We're so very sorry hearing of Mary Ellen's passing away. There's no more pain for her now. She's the last of the Kittle family to join the Grandma and Grandpa, dad, Everett, Don, and Geneva. Our love and prayers are with you all.
Diane, Myrna and Families: I’m sorry for your loss. I didn’t know your mother personally but I believe she is one of the strongest women ever. I know that she was greeted with open arms and smiles by not only Jesus but also by Nancy with her baby and Pam and Megan when she entered Heaven. What a joyful reunion for them❣️ Prayers for you girls, your dad and all the family🙏
Our deepest sympathy to her family ♥️
Our thoughts are with the family.
Sorry for your loss. Will pray for the family.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Mary Ellen. May God bring peace and comfort to each one of you.
So sorry for your loss. Mary always had a smile on her face and so pleasant to be around, we always enjoyed visiting with her. Prayers of comfort for all the family and friends.
So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to the family.
I always thought of her as a wonderfully strong women. Taking care of husband and family was so important to her. She will be greatly missed. Condolences To family and friends.
Myrna and your family. So sorry for your loss.
Myrna , Prayers for you and your families.
I am so heartbroken over Mary’s passing. She was always so friendly and spunky with a smile on her face. I will sure miss seeing her and talking to her. My thoughts and prayers are with Bill and Mary’s family and loved ones. She will certainly be missed.
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