In Loving Memory of Ellen Smith Dingman, 1916-2013. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. L.M. Dingman; sister, Beulah (Alvin) Montgomery; brother, Shelby (Milly) Smith. She is survived by children, David (Ruth) Dingman, Martha (Jerry) Talmage; grandchildren, Lisa (Terry) Marsh, Brian (Michelle) Dingman; great grandchild, George Marsh. Ellen resided in Prophetstown, Illinois until her final years as a resident at Parmly Senior Campus (Margaret's House) in Chisago City, Minnesota. Ellen was an active community member, giving time and energy to the First Congregational Church, friends, and family. She graduated from Eureka College and taught in the Prophetstown High School and Tampico Middle School. She will be missed and remembered by many. Ellen encouraged others to be their best, and led by example. Many thanks to the caring staff at Margaret's House and Fairview Lakes Homecaring and Hospice. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home, 320 LaFayette Street, Prophetstown, Illinois. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday until the time of service at the funeral home. Interment at Linwood Cemetery, Galesburg, Illinois. Memorials may be made to donor's choice, the Prophetstown First Congregational Church , or Margaret's House c/o Parmly LifePointes. Local arrangements by Mattson Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake, Minnesota 55025.
Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN US 55025
Previous Events
Visitation
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
10:00 AM
- 10:30 AM
Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home
320 LaFayette Street
Prophetstown, IL 61277
Service
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
10:30 AM
Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home
320 LaFayette Street
Prophetstown, IL 61277
cemetery
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Linwood Cemetery
Linwood Township, MN