Ella Mae Cole
June 5, 1929 - November 8, 2013
Walkerton - Ella Mae Cole, 84, passed away Friday, November 8, 2013 in IU Health LaPorte Hospital, LaPorte, IN. Ella was born June 5, 1929 in Gary, IN to Lester and Alice (Long) Peters and lived in the area for 44 years, coming from Hobart, IN. On July 20, 1948 in Gary, IN, she was married to Franklin "Gene" Cole, who preceded her in death in 2004. She was also preceded in death by her parents and two sons, Danny Cole and Billy Cole. Survivors include two sons, Randy G. Cole of Walkerton and Jerry D. Cole of Portage; two grandchildren, Franklin D. Cole of Portage and April Campbell of Valparaiso; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Thursday, November 14, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. (Central Time) in Rannells Funeral Home, Koontz Lake Chapel. Burial will follow at the Grovertown Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday after 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home.
Walkerton - Ella Mae Cole, 84, passed away Friday, November 8, 2013 in IU Health LaPorte Hospital, LaPorte, IN. Ella was born June 5, 1929 in Gary, IN to Lester and Alice (Long) Peters and lived in the area for 44 years, coming from Hobart,... View Obituary & Service Information