Mary Ellen Fortman

Mary Ellen Fortman, age 85 of Minster, Ohio, died on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at her home in Minster.  She was born on September 8, 1938 in Minster, Ohio to the late Joseph & Eleanor (Dwenger) Stueve.  On November 26, 1959 she married Richard Fortman in St. Augustine Church Minster, and he survives in Minster.  She is also survived by children: Ann & Joseph Gross, Beavercreek, Matt & Sarah Fortman, 7 grandchildren: Morgan Gross & Josh Gayman, Michael & Libby Gross, Benjamin Gross, Nicholas Gross, Timothy Gross, Micah Fortman & Layla Fortman, great granddaughter: Eleanora, sister: Marge & Tom Schwieterman, Burkettsville, in-laws: JoAnn Stueve, Minster, Mary C. Stueve, Minster, Larry Fortman, Charlotte, Robert & Linda Fortman, Dallas, Doris Sheipline, Sterling, Ohio, Jeanette Fortman, Northfield, Ohio.  She was preceded in death by brothers Bob Stueve, Ben Stueve, sister Rosie & Stan Quellhorst, in-laws: William Fortman & Joan Fortman. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster, women’s choir, Mission Commission, and a lay distributor for the homebound and nursing homes. She was a graduate of Minster High School and worked as a receptionist for Dr. Quinter.   She was a member of the Red Hats, loved playing cards in many different groups and line dancing. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM on Friday, January 19, 2024 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster with burial to follow in St. Augustine Cemetery.  Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster on Thursday, January 18, 2024 from 3 to 7 PM and on Friday, January 19 from 9:00 to 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Augustine Mission Commission. Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.