Ellen Neuroth

BLISSFIELD – Ellen Margaret Neuroth, 86, of Blissfield, finished the days the Lord had allotted her Thursday, February 24, 2011. Ellen was born November 10, 1924, in Ogden Township, the oldest daughter of Victor and Katherine (Thompson) Fogelsong. After graduating from Blissfield High School, Ellen completed nurses training at Flower Hospital where she received the Florence Nightingale award, and later taught. On September 2, 1947, Ellen married Charles Neuroth at the Zion Church. Ellen and Charles renewed their vows in 1997 and celebrated 58 years of marriage prior to his death in 2005. For over 30 years, Ellen worked as a registered nurse in the pediatric ward at Bixby Medical Center. She opened her home to children as a foster parent, and also served on the Board for Maurice Spear Campus. Ellen was a faithful member of Ogden Church, where she could often be found rocking babies. Her love of the Lord was evident to all. Remaining faithful to God’s will as she became less active, Ellen focused during her last years on praying, reading and thinking, and nurturing her wide network of relationships. Ellen and Chuck treasured their time with family and friends. In their retirement, they undertook a labor of love building a very special cabin on Sugar Island with much help. During and after construction, the shared community there has formed many treasured memories. Ellen is survived by her children: Don (Pamela) Neuroth of Blissfield; Joann (Carolyn Lejuste) Neuroth of Lansing; and Carol (Richard) Darlington of Indianapolis; four grandchildren: Wendy, Kirk, Michelle, and Sarah; four great grandchildren: Abigail, Paul, Benjamin, and Isaiah; and her siblings: Lucy Brenneman of Lima, Ohio; Phyllis Kohr of Toledo; and Leland (Roma) Fogelsong of Tecumseh. The Celebration of Ellen’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March, 4, 2011, at Ogden Church with Rev. Jeff Barbieri officiating. Visitation will be held at the Wagley Funeral Home, Tagsold Chapel in Blissfield on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. You may also send condolences to the family at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. Contributions in memory of Ellen may be made to Ogden Church or Hospice of Lenawee. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home, Tagsold Chapel.

Ellen Neuroth

November 10, 1924 - February 24, 2011