Matthew A. Ellis, age 27, of Merrillville, IN, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2013. Loving fiancé of Kristen Climack. Cherished father of Allessandra Ellis. Beloved son of Elizabeth Ellis, nee Hilbrich and Robert Ellis. Dear brother of Robert E. Ellis III, Michelle Ellis, and Patricia Ellis. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, December 29, 2013 from 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Funeral service Monday, December 30, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt. 30 & Pleasant Springs Lane) Dyer, IN 46311 with services conducted by Rev. Joseph Schlawin. Interment Calumet Park - Merrillville, IN. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions on behalf of Allessandra Ellis c/o Kristen Climack appreciated.