Mary Ellen Koutsoumpas, age 97, of Marshall, IL passed away at 6:15 AM Monday December 30, 2024 at Willow Brook in Marshall. She was born on March 10, 1927 in Fayette County, IL to Earl Edward and Helen Pearl (Gochenour) Sumption. She married William Koutsoumpas on November 21, 1946, and he preceded her in death on February 4, 1993. Bill and Mary Ellen were the former owners of Tom’s Café in Marshall. She is survived by three daughters Kris (Carl D.) Tingley of Hutsonville, IL, Karen (Russ) Haenig of Marshall, IL, Kathy (Jerry) Hasten of Kingwood, TX, One son Bill Koutsoumpas of Page, Nebraska. Nine Grandchildren: TJ Tingley, Mark Tingley, Jennifer Engel, Kate Haenig, Erin Simpson, Adam Hasten, Audrey Sleyko, Brandi Koutsoumpas, Shelbie Clarke. Eleven Great Grandchildren, and one sister Carolyn Sue Coleman and her sons Jim and Ron of Tempe, AZ. Mary Ellen enjoyed Boating, Water skiing,and vacationing at Kentucky Lake. SHe also liked playing bridge, golfing, and oil painting with friends.She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Marshall. Memorial Service will be held at the Pearce Funeral Home on Thursday January 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM with Rev Tim Duke officiating. Burial will follow in Marshall Cemetery. For those so desiring memorial contributions may be made to either Transitions Hospice First United Methodist Church of Marshall.