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Mary Ellen is survived by her daughter, Jennifer (John) Stambaugh; her son, Clinton (Valeria) Brewer, grandchildren, Marissa Stambaugh, Andrew (Katie) Stambaugh, Crystal (Devon Lehmkuhl) Fry, Jennifer (Harold) Ward, Rebecca Spears; Great-Grandchildren, Allison Stambaugh, Victoria Stambaugh, Isaac Stambaugh, Logan Fry, Cody Fry, Ashley (Jaden Sabino) Fry, Ryan Ward, Joseph (Madeline) Ward, Madeline Ward, Kyle Spears, Andrew Spears; great-great-grandchildren, Avery Spears, Emma Miller, Ella Mae Spears, Mercedes Sabino; Sisters, Bett Jacquart, Rita Cansino, Rosalie Vincent; and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Husband, Thomas Brewer; Son, Thomas "Jamie" Brewer; brothers, Sebastian Cansino, Leo Cansino, Sisters; Jessie Nila, Louise Schroll, Ann Cruz, Roberta Baer, Virginia Hall, Esther Knight; and one Grandson Nathan Ryan.
Mary Ellen was a patient woman, a loving homemaker, a hardworking volunteer, a devoted Christian, a tender caregiver, and a talented seamstress. She loved to bake, attend bible study, and quilt in her spare time. Above all, Mary Ellen loved her family and ensured everyone was cared for.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 25 at St Alexius Catholic Church of Beardstown. The family will meet friends from 9:00 a.m. until service time. Memorials are suggested to Cass-Schuyler Hospice or St Alexius Catholic Church. Sager Funeral Home is in Charge of Arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.sagerfuneralhome.com.
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