Ellen Parrish, 95, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024 at her home. She was born on November 28, 1928 in Hamburg, Germany to Hierich and Dora (Kossmann) Gunkel. Ellen married Clemont "Monte" Parrish on May 2, 1976 in St. John, Kansas. He preceded her in death on December 25, 1985.
Ellen worked as the manager for Parrish Hotel, Parrish Motel and Country Kitchen. Ellen was able to be present for the Reopening of the Parrish Lofts in 2015. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. She enjoyed traveling, attending Opera, flower gardening and her dogs.
She is survived by her stepsons, Jim (Nancy) Parrish of Topeka, Kansas and Victor Parrish of San Francisco, California; stepdaughters, Annie (Bruce) Tharp of McKinney, Texas and Claire (Sue Spence) Parrish of East Garrison, California; cousins, Karsten (Detlev) Ritters and Matthias Ritters; grandchildren, Jamie Lomber, Michael Parrish, W.T. Moody, Les Parrish, Tyler Parrish, Monte Parrish, Kylar Anderson, Brandon Tharp and Hunter Parrish; 17 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great grandchildren.
Ellen is preceded in death by her husband, Major General Monte Parrish; parents; stepson, Major Monte Parrish; and great-grandson, Bryce Parrish.
Friends may sign the book Friday, September 27, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt. A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Point View Cemetery, Larned with Reverend Michael Schotte presiding.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church in care of Larrison Mortuary.