"July 14, 1950 - Dec. 28, 2009 SOUTH BEND - Beloved daughter, mom, grandma, sister, aunt and friend, Margaret C. Ellis, 59, of Boca Raton, FL, formerly of South Bend, IN, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 28, 2009, following a sudden illness. She is survived by her son, Richard (Tammy) Sipocz, of the United States Air Force; daughters, Sheila A. Sipocz of South Bend and Angela M. Sipocz of Delray Beach, FL; her mother, Donna M. Bragg of Mishawaka; sister, Eugina (Dennis) Robinson of Elkhart; aunt, Betty Holcomb; and cousins, Patty Sayer and Diana Yoder, and Sandy Eberlein, all of South Bend; and a lifelong companion, Billy Ellis of Boca Raton. A host of nieces and nephews, and eight grandchildren, Darren, Celeste, Sarah, Brandon, Danah, Devan, Matthew and Kayla, and one great-grandchild, Jacoby, all of whom she loved and cherished. Margee attended LaSalle and Adams High Schools in South Bend, and resided in Florida for 30 years. She took great pride and enjoyment as a club house operations manager, planning and decorating various social events. Any occasion was brought to life through her special care and beautifully creative touch. She was an avid animal lover and breast cancer advocate. Margee was known for her beautiful, easy smile, generous heart and outgoing spirit. Always thinking of others, she was a friend to all. She will be missed dearly by her family and friends and all who were blessed to know her during her life's journey. We love you and wish you enough. Family and friends are invited to a graveside service at Southlawn Cemetery, 61300 U.S. 31 South, South Bend, at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 23rd. Following the service, friends may visit the family at Sheila's home for a celebration of life beginning at 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Arrangements for the Ellis family are being made by the Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel, 3718 South Michigan Street, South Bend, IN. Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.