Mary Ellen McCain, 84, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2017 at Brentwood.
Mary Ellen was born on April 24, 1933 in La Porte to Ralph and Lois (Johnson) Conry.
On August 28, 1955 at the First United Methodist Church in La Porte, she married David McCain who preceded her in death on April 19, 2016. Also surviving are her beloved children, Kathleen McCain of Topanga, CA, Deborah (Keith) Forfia of Akron, OH, and Susan McCain of Hermosa Beach, CA; three grandchildren, Mary, Michael, and Steven (Kasey) Forfia; one great-grandson, Tucker Forfia; David’s siblings, Malinda (Janice Webster) McCain of Chelsea, MI, John (Gail) McCain of Perrysburg, OH, and Tom (Mindy) McCain of Indianapolis and beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Mary Ellen graduated from La Porte High School in 1951. She then acquired a Bachelor's degree in secondary education from Earlham College in 1955 and a Master's degree in guidance and counseling in 1965 from the University of Notre Dame. She taught at Stillwell High School and was a teacher and counselor at Boston and Kesling Middle Schools. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Mary Ellen served on the First United Methodist Church Board of Trustees, Building Committee, Worship Committee, Social Committee, and also sang in the Chancel Choir and played the hand bells. She was a member of the AAUW, the Ruth Andrews Coffeen Poetry Club, Past President of the La Porte Service League where she acted in 25 plays, the La Porte Hospital Board of Directors, La Porte Hospital Foundation Board of Directors, Chairperson and Life Member, Past President of the Epworth Forest Choir School Board of Directors, Friends of the Symphony, a founder of the Holiday at the POPS, and she sang with Sounds of Hope in Europe two years and traveled for one year with the bell choir to Europe.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 3 PM, Sunday, October 1, 2017 at First United Methodist Church. Cubs attire welcome.
A time of visitation will be held from 2 - 4 pm and 6 - 8 pm on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center and one hour prior to the service on Sunday at the church. A private family graveside service will take place at Pine Lake Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to First United Methodist Church, 1225 Michigan Ave., LaPorte, IN 46350; Healthcare Foundation of LaPorte, 323 Pine Lake Ave., LaPorte, IN 46350; or the charity of the donor’s choice.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.