Ellen Marie (Fox) Herman, 66, of Monterey, IN passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026 at her home.
She was born on October 3, 1959 in Chicago, IL to the late Laurence M. and Shirley R. (Leaf) Fox.
Ellen graduated from Thornridge High School in Dolton, IL. On June 21, 1986 she married James E. “Jim” Herman at Navy Pier in Chicago. Jim passed away on November 20, 2012. Early in life, she was a proud homemaker who stayed home to raise three children. After the kids were grown, Jean attended IU Northwest and became a licensed CNA.
She is survived by her children, Lauren A. (husband: Michael) Benavides, Matthew J. Herman, and Patrick S. Herman; her grandsons, James M. Benavides and Lucas M. Benavides; her fiancé, Stephen R. Braasch; and his children, Stephen A. (fiancée: Michelle) Braasch and Stephanie R. Braasch; and his grandson, Brody and Cobain.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband as well as her sisters, Ruth A. (husband: Bob) Tyderek and Kathleen Fox.
Cremation will take place at Frain Crematory in Winamac.
A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 12 NOON EDT at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with Rev. Anthony Rowland officiating.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Online Tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
