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Ella Mae Allen, 85, of Rossville

Ella Mae Allen, 85, of Rossville, IL, passed away at 3:01 A.M. Wednesday January 8, 2020, at her home.  She was born August 13, 1934, in Marine City, MI, the daughter of Charles Elmer and Theresa (Benedict) Ware. 

She is survived by four daughters, Carol Lynn (Wallace) Booms of MI, Theresa M. Aldis (Jim) Henderson of MI, Crystal A. (Daniel) Sageman of Rossville, IL, and Sherry E. Aldis (Brian) Orr of AL; two sons, Howard S. Aldis of MI and Charles W. Aldis of Danville, IL; one step-son, Howard E. (Pam) Aldis Jr. of NC; 20 grandchildren, Heather (Steven) Ziegenfelder, Andrew (Mary) Booms, Joshua (Stephanie) Booms, Reuben (Tara) Booms, Beverly (Jacob) Bouverette, Christina (Chad) Smith, Robert (Jody) Sageman, Wayne (Melissa) Aldis; David (Nicole) Aldis, Eric Aldis, Nicki (Chris) Aldis, Michael Orr, Heather (Sean) Talbot, Courtney (Taylor) Locke, Kearstin Aldis (Shaun), Chazz Aldis, Jona Aldis, Holly Updegrove, Sara Henderson, and Jessica Henderson; 35 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Robert K. Aldis; two daughters-in-law, Gloria A. Aldis and Donna Aldis; one sister, Theresa Ellen Ware; three brothers, Charles, William, and James Ware; and two sisters-in-law, Ethel Ware and Rebecca Ware.

Ella Mae worked at various places throughout her life including, Conair, Caradco, and Combs.  She loved to sing, play the guitar, and draw.

A visitation will be held 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. Friday January 17, 2020 at Anderson Funeral Home 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL.  The funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday January 18, 2020 at the funeral home, with Ron Weishaar officiating.  Following the service, cremation rites will be accorded, and no burial will be held.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com to view Ella Mae’s eternal tribute page and to send the family condolences.

Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston is handling the arrangements.

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