Ellen Conboy Volk died peacefully on Jan. 21, 2017.
She was born Jan. 14, 1922, in Wanatah, IN, to Charles P. and Ethel Lee Conboy.
Ellen was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Wanatah, where she served as parish secretary for many years. Ellen had a great love for her God, continually searching for wisdom and truth. She shared her faith openly.
Ellen was appointed by Judge Alban Smith and served diligently on the LaPorte County School Reorganization Committee, which resulted, among other things, in the formation of the South Central Community School Corporation. Throughout her life, she was active in many community organizations.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward G. Volk, and one son, Michael P. Volk.
Ellen is survived by three children, Edward L. Volk of LaPorte, Barbara E. (Tom) Leek of Indianapolis and Mary A. (Mark) Horst of Burlington, KY. She was blessed as the grandmother of eight and the great-grandmother of 14. She had two great-great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at Wanatah Funeral Chapel between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 25. A funeral Mass will be said the same day at 1:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Wanatah.
Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to The Unity Foundation of LaPorte County, P.O. Box 527, Michigan City, IN 46361; or Wanatah Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 204 N. Ohio St., Wanatah, IN 46390.
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