Oregon, IL, Mary Ellen Bearman, age 82, died Monday September 8, 2014 in the Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon, IL. Mary Ellen was born May 4, 1932 in Bradford Township, Lee County, IL the daughter of Harold H. & Genevieve I. (Danekas) Gerbers. She graduated from Franklin Grove High School. Mary Ellen Married Wayne Bearman on Feb 21, 1954 in Ashton, IL. Mary Ellen worked for Kable Printing Company in Customer service for 34 years. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church for over 60 years, She quilted, Red Hat Society, Square danced, Prayer and Praise group with the church, she was interested in the farming industry. Mary Ellen is Survived by her Husband: Wayne Bearman, Oregon, IL; Son: Kris (Sheila) Bearman, Byron, IL. Grandchildren: Nicole (Chris) Panzer, Naperville, IL; Bryan (Meghan) Bearman, Denver, CO. Great Grandchildren: Bryson Panzer, Naperville, IL and Blaire Bearman, Denver, CO. Mary Ellen is preceded in death by her Parents, Granddaughter: Jenny Bearman. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday September 12, 2014 in Trinity Lutheran Church, Mt. Morris, IL with Rev. Josh Ehrler officiating. Burial will be in Ashton Cemetery, Ashton, IL. Visitation will be Friday September 12, 2014 from 10:00 A.M. until Service time in Trinity Lutheran Church. Memorials to Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon, IL.