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Mary Ellen (Gorman) Ederle passed away on March 5, 2018 in Vero Beach, Florida at the age of 79.
She was born and lived in the St. Louis area for most of her life. She graduated from Rosati Kain High School and lived in St. Louis until she moved to Fairview Heights, Illinois in 1966. She dedicated her life to her loved ones, and that determination and dedication will forever have a lasting impact. That dedication carried over to helping other children as well. Mary Ellen was a childcare provider for most of her adult life. She was also active in her community as a member of her local school board and very active in the youth little league baseball and football association in Fairview Heights. Later in life, she moved to the Chicago area to be near one of her son’s families. She lived in Plainfield for a number of years and was active in leadership at Immanuel Residences in Downers Grove as she moved into retirement.
Mary Ellen found great joy in spending simple days or nights with her family and friends, hanging out together and laughing the day or night away. She was also an animal lover, immensely enjoying her and her family’s dogs through the years, and loved sports, being an avid Illini and St Louis Cardinal baseball fan. Her family will remember her for her memorable presence, strong sense of family and great sense of humor.
Mary Ellen is survived by three sons and two daughters-in-law: Douglas Ederle and his wife Virginia, Kenneth Ederle and Todd Ederle and his wife Janet. She is also survived by seven grandchildren who she adored: Ryan, Lauren, William, Trent, Samuel, Katherine, and Curt.
She is preceded in her passing by her mother Genevieve Gorman and father Eugene Gorman.
Mary Ellen will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery in St. Louis alongside her parents. A memorial service will be held in St. Louis at a later date.
In lieu of flowers a contribution may be made to Love on a Leash (loveonaleash.org), a national comfort dog charitable organization.
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Sharon Southerland - Neighbor
March 13, 2018, 7:19 am
Went to school with Doug Ederle from grade school to high school, also lived across the street for a few short years. Sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was a very sweet and kind woman. Praying for strength for your family.