Ellanor L. Mithoefer 89, of Indianapolis, passed away at 9:20 a.m. Monday, April 14, 2008 at Springhurst Health Campus in Greenfield. She had been in failing health for the last month. She was born September 5, 1918 in Marion County to the late Henry and Anna (Bodesick) Prange. She was a 1937 graduate of Warren Central High School and attended Butler University where she studied Elementary Education. Her marriage was to Bernice W. Mithoefer on November 8, 1941 at St. John United Church of Christ, where they recently celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary. He survives. Ellanor was a homemaker and also assisted daily on the family farm until Mr. Mithoefer took a job with the ASCS (Agricultural Stabilization Conservation Service) in 1960. She was a lifelong member of St. John United Church of Christ where she was very active in the Women's Guild and was a former Sunday School teacher. Ellanor was a wonderful example of how to live as a Christian. She was always humble, appreciative and thankful, ever concerned about others more than herself. She was also a member of Farm Bureau Association. Surviving with her husband are a son, Stan Mithoefer (wife: Kay) of Lafayette and a daughter, Shirley Dingle (husband: Norm) of New Palestine. Also raised in her childhood home were Margaret Jean Brewster (husband: Jim) of Indianapolis and John Robert Henderson (wife: Pat) also of Indianapolis. She loved spending time with her family and was so proud of her two grandchildren, Brent Mithoefer (wife: Lisa) and Brenda Clapper (husband: Marc). She found great joy in her six great-grandchildren, Rachel, Grant, Alex, Kaitlyn, Payton and Camryn. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at St. John United Church of Christ (11000 East Washington St., Indianapolis) and also from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 17, 2008 also at the church; the Rev. Labert Altemose to officiate. Interment to follow in St. John United Church of Christ Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the St. John United Church of Christ. Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home in Brookston, IN is entrusted with her care.