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Ellen "Ging-Ging" Mittendorf

Ellen "Ging-Ging" Mittendorf

  • November 8, 1938 - January 16, 2012
  • Berlin Heights, Ohio
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“Dear Dick, Debbie, Steve and families, I still can't quite believe that Ellen is no longer with us. I was so lucky to have her as my American "Mom"...Read More » ”
1 of 19 | Posted by: Mandy Amo (Jones) - FL

“Dear Steve, Allison & all of your family - I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I lost my mother last year, and I know it's a difficult time for...Read More » ”
2 of 19 | Posted by: Kelly (KJ) McCabe - Norwalk, OH

“So sorry to hear about sweet "Ging-Ging's " passing. We regret that due to the bad weather, we were unable to make the funeral but were there with...Read More » ”
3 of 19 | Posted by: The Hobbs Family - oregonia, OH

“Dear Dick and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. My mother, Ruth, was a bridesmaid in your wedding. She though the world of Ellen! Mom lost...Read More » ”
4 of 19 | Posted by: Rhonda Varhola daughter of Bob Warner and the late Ruth Dimmerl - OH

“Dick and family, We are down in FL so won't be there but we want you all to know how much we enjoyed Ellen. We still laugh at the time the band was...Read More » ”
5 of 19 | Posted by: Dave & Janet Kilbride - OH

“So sorry for your loss. She was a bright light, and lovely lady always. I will miss her. Love, Anita Turner ”
6 of 19 | Posted by: anita Turner - berling Heights, OH

“Hi Dick.... Just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you and wish you strength. I am so glad that I had the privledge of knowing Ellen. I will...Read More » ”
7 of 19 | Posted by: Paul Lockwood - Oak Harbor, OH

“Dick, I'm so sorry to read about ellen what great times kathee and i had with both of you, my thoughts and prayers will be with you ”
8 of 19 | Posted by: gary larizza

“Dear Dick, Jack & I were so saddened to hear of Ellen's passing. We have many fond memories of the family ties. We sincerely hope she did not...Read More » ”
9 of 19 | Posted by: Linda & Jack Drage - Edenton, NC

“Dear Dick and family, My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you all. Ellen was such a wonderful, fun-loving person. I will never forget how...Read More » ”
10 of 19 | Posted by: Susan Vartorella Boose (daughter of Alvin & Evelyn Vartorella) - OH

“Dick , Deb and Steve We are so sorry to hear about Ellen passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you ”
11 of 19 | Posted by: Martha Pam Casey and Blake Downing - OH

“Dick and family, so very sorry to hear of Ellen'passing. A real surprise. She will be greatly missed, but has left wonderful "footprints" in her...Read More » ”
12 of 19 | Posted by: Dick & Marilyn Farrell - Sandusky, OH

“Mr. Mittendorf, Steve and family, We were so deeply saddened to hear that Mrs. Mittendorf passed away. Her smile was the first thing that came to...Read More » ”
13 of 19 | Posted by: The Vitaz's - MIlan, OH

“Dick, Deb, Steve & Families; such a shock about Ellen. We had no clue. So very, very sorry for your great lost. Wonderful memories of conversations...Read More » ”
14 of 19 | Posted by: Peggy & Dave Kuhl - Milan

“Dick and Family, I am so sorry to hear about Ellen's passing. Through events at Ridge I got to meet her and know her. She was and still is a...Read More » ”
15 of 19 | Posted by: Dave Machovina - Elyria, OH

“Dick & family I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Ellen was a great lady and will be missed by family and friends. My sympathy and prayers are...Read More » ”
16 of 19 | Posted by: Liz Growel - Huron, OH - friend

“Debbie, Wish we could be with you.....she will be missed..Love to all. Joanna wants to give Becca an online hug. Michael sends his...Read More » ”
17 of 19 | Posted by: terry and Jim - california, KY

“my sincere condolences...Cindy Grant (Pat Carson and Phil Grant's daughter) ”
18 of 19 | Posted by: lucinda grant - buffalo, NY

“DICK AND THE ENTIRE MITTENDORF FAMILY, WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. ELLEN WAS A FINE LADY AND WILL BE GREATLY...Read More » ”
19 of 19 | Posted by: GAIL & BEVERLY PICKWORTH - OH


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Ellen "Ging-Ging" Mittendorf, age 73, of Berlin Heights, died Monday, January 16, 2012 at her home. She was born on November 8, 1938 in Elyria, Ohio and has lived in Berlin Heights since 1962. She graduated from Elyria Catholic High School and worked at Berlin School Cafeteria, retiring in 1999, She was a member at St Peter's Church in Huron, the Berlin Echoes, and the American Legion Auxiliary #659. She volunteered at Stein Hospice and served on Berlin Heights Village Council for 12 years and hosted International Students. She loved planting flowers, sewing, quilting, and cleaning. Ellen was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years Dick, a daughter, Debra (Andrew) Kramb of Waynesville Oh, a son, Steven (Allison) Mittendorf of Bluffton Oh, her grandchildren, John, Jacob, Rachael and Rebecca Kramb, and Thaddeus and Reagan Mittendorf, two sisters Dolores Gatliff and Bona Betz, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clem and Sadie (Dimmerling) Archer, brothers Vern and Paul Archer
Friends may call on Friday, January 20, from 2:00 to 8:00 pm at the Morman-Hinman-Tanner Funeral Home, 38 South Street, Berlin Heights. On Saturday January 21, there will be visitation at St. Peter Catholic Church, 430 Main Street, Huron from 10:00 am until the time of Mass at 11:00 am. Father Ron Brickner will be officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery.
Online condolences may be left at www.mormanfuneralhome.com
Donations to Stein Hospice 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, Ohio 44870 and St Peter's Catholic Church, 430 Main Street, Huron, Ohio 44839