In Loving Memory of Mary Ellen (Greener) Thyen (December 19, 1945 - October 26, 2023)

Mary Ellen (Greener) Thyen passed away peacefully in her Valparaiso home on October 26, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, David Thyen, her children Rick (Stacy), Rob, and Sue (Bob Behnke) and grandchildren Sam and Alex Thyen and Lauren, Jack, David and Jeff Behnke. Siblings Susan (Graves), Leonard, Michael, Cynthia (Theodoros), Gregory, Lisa (Field), Jeffrey, and Betsy (VanDeinse), brother-in-law Gregg Schinella, sister-in-law Mary Jean Thyen and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Elinor Greener, siblings JoAnne (Schinella) and Thomas. In-laws Norbert and Julia Thyen, granddaughter Katie Ann Thyen and niece Lucinda (Graves-Holmes).

Mary Ellen enjoyed spending time in Michigan with her family and friends who will always cherish the love and humor she brought into their lives. She had an innate fondness to clean and organize, mixed with a creative flair for fashion and interior design. She was remembered by many for her dedication and assistance working at Elinor's, her parent's retail clothing business.  She was generous and fun, always willing to offer her time and expertise. Above all, Mary Ellen's love and reverence for God were evident as she instilled in her family the importance of faith and the significance of putting God first. Although she will be dearly missed, her memory will continue to brighten our lives.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday November 4th, 2023 at 11:00 am at St. Paul Catholic Church, 1855 W Harrison Blvd., Valparaiso, IN 46385

In lieu of flowers the family kindly requests memorial donations be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Saint Paul Conference c/o Saint Paul Catholic Church 1855 W Harrison Blvd., Valparaiso, IN 46385