Mary Ellen Strickfaden, 88, of Salem Township, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Rehoboth Oaks Dementia Care Home in Burnips, Michigan. Mrs. Strickfaden was born November 6, 1927 in Allegan, Michigan, the daughter of the late Arthur and Laura (Smith) Tagg. Mary Ellen attended Burnips United Methodist Church for many years and was able to make some wonderful and lasting friendships. She worked from 1945 - 1959 at Rockwell International Corporation, then stayed home to raise her family. She rejoined the workforce as a proofreader and purchaser for the Flashes Publishers, Inc. where she retired after 15 years of service. Mary Ellen loved to be busy and was a giving person, volunteering her time to assist Dollars for Scholars and their efforts to help young people succeed. Before dementia took so much from her, she lived a beautiful life with her late husband, Edgar, and their children. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and friend to so many. Mary Ellen is survived by her daughters: Carol Shelton and Connie and Bruce Elliott; seven grandchildren: Scott Dreyer, Anne and Jeremy Hassevoort, Christian Elliott, Dana Elliott, Courtney and Jordan Schader, Kaylie Shelton, Matthew and Holly Seay-Pelak; five great-grandchildren: Cody, Tyler, Adriana, Isabella and Marissa; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar; one brother, Benjamin Tagg; and two sisters, Willa Lankerd and Ethel Phillips. Friends may meet with the family at the Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, on Thursday, August 18 from 5-7 PM where the funeral service will be held on Friday, August 19 at 11 AM, Pastor Nancy Patera officiating. Memorials may be made in Mary Ellen's name to the Burnips United Methodist Church, 4241 30th Street, Burnips, MI 49314. Interment to take place at Salem Township Cemetery, Salem Township.