Margaret E. Ellerie, nee Koelikamp, age of 94 of Lansing, IL passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Clarence Ellerie. Loving mother of Marilyn (Larry) Czermanski, the late Robert (late Verna) Ellerie, Richard (Elaine) Ellerie, and Marj (Fred) Colvin. Dear grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Visitation, Friday, January 6, 2017 from 3:00 - 8:00 P.M. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. Funeral Service, Saturday, January 7, 2017 at 10:30 A.M. at Oak Glen United Reformed Church, 2244 Indiana Ave., Lansing, IL with services conducted by Rev. John Vermeer. Interment Beverly Cemetery - Alsip, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to Christian School of Choice.