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ELLEN MARIE ATHANSON VALPARAISO, IN 
Ellen Marie Athanson, age 71, of Valparaiso, IN, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 10, 2008 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions with her family by her side. Ellen was born on December 5, 1936 in Kalamazoo, MI to Paul and Evelyn (Owen) Titus. She graduated in 1955 from University High School in Ann Arbor, MI. Ellen retired as Business Manager for the Porter County Boys and Girls Club in 2005 after 25 years of dedicated service. After retirement, Ellen volunteered at Christian Community Action Of Porter County. For many years, Ellen's love of singing led her to be a member of the local Sweet Adeline's chapter, Great Lake Sound Chorus, where she made many dear friends. Ellen also enjoyed gardening, dining out with her local friends, and especially spending time with her children and grandchildren. Ellen is survived by her children: Kelli (Athanson) Hughes, Kurt Athanson and Christopher (Carolyn) Athanson; and her grandchildren: Katie Athanson and Nicole Hughes. Besides her parents, Ellen was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Titus of Huntsville, AL. As per Ellen's wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial gathering will take place on Saturday, February 2, 2008, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at Casa Del Roma in Valparaiso, IN. In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made to Christian Community Action of Porter County or to the Porter County Boys and Girls Club Membership Scholarship Fund in memory of Ellen Athanson.
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