Ellen R. Day, 69, of Schererville, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on March 12, 2025 after a valiant battle with cancer. She spent her last days at home surrounded by family and friends. Ellen is the loving sister of Ronald Day and Martha Day. She was preceded in death by her parents Woodrow and Vera (nee Willis) Day and her brother Thomas Day.

Funeral services for Ellen will be held Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 2:00 pm at First Church (PCA) 3134 Ridge Rd, Lansing, Illinois. Ellen will be laid to rest at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crown Point, Indiana. Friends may visit with the family from noon until time of service.

Ellen graduated from T.F. South High School (Class of 1974) and attended Moody Bible Institute, before pursuing a nursing degree from Thornton Community College. After earning her RN, Ellen went on to obtain a BA in English from Purdue University Calumet. Ellen worked in Illinois and also many years as a psychiatric nurse at St. Margaret Mercy Hospital in Dyer, IN before retiring.

Ellen loved to travel with friends, to visit friends in other states, and on her own. She especially enjoyed cruises. She loved concerts, following her favorite musicians, and collecting pretty things. Ellen attended First Baptist Church of Lansing while growing up. She would tell you that at seven years old, Jesus drew her to Himself and that He died on the cross to save her from her sins so that today she is enjoying eternal life with Jesus in heaven. Later, Ellen attended Suburban Bible Church in Highland, IN for several years, before attending Covenant Presbyterian Church in Hammond, IN and finally First Church. She is grateful for all the help and care her church family and her brother, Ron, gave to her during her illness.

While Ellen loved flowers, in lieu flowers, please consider a donation o Samaritan's Purse or the American Breast Cancer Foundation. Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements and care of Ellen. www.schroederlauer.com