Ellen Salo

Ellen Isabel Salo, age 82, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan passed away early Monday morning, April 19, 2021, at the Hospice of the EUP – Hospice House.

Ellen was born on November 23, 1938, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to the late Theodore G. and Elaine E. (Parker) Duescher.  Ellen was a graduate of Sault High School with the class of 1956.  She worked as a Home Health Aid for Chippewa County Health Department.  She had also worked as a cashier at Neville’s and the Co-op and for J.C. Penny and Sears Catalog Department.  Ellen loved working with the public, she also enjoyed working with her hands: crocheting, knitting, cross-stitch, and ceramics.  Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her pride and joy.  She also loved spending time with her dogs: Corky and Rocco.

Ellen is survived by a daughter: Beth Ann (Floyd) Cryderman of Sault Ste. Marie, MI:  eight grandchildren: Forrest Cryderman, Floyd Cryderman, Jr., Jazz Salo, Robert Cryderman, Jennifer Love, Levi Jollineau, Faith Cryderman, and Scott Meyer: four great-grandchildren: Onelle Cryderman, Anja Cryderman, Isaac Cryderman, and Willow Salo.  Ellen is also survived by stepbrothers: Frank P. Bumstead and Teddy Duescher both of Michigan; a cousin: Mary (Parker) Brooks; and her good friends and neighbors: Chuck and Andrea Knipe.

Ellen was preceded in death by her husband: Robert W. Salo whom she married on February 2, 1957, at the 1^st United Presbyterian Church and lost in 2002. Ellen was also preceded in death by her parents, her stepfather: Clinton Bumstead; and two daughters: Bonnie and Mary Ellen Salo. 

Cremation has already taken place according to Ellen’s wishes.  A celebration of her life is being planned for a future date.  A special thank you to Hospice of the EUP for their loving care.  In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to them.