Ellen M. Johnson, 87, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away June 23, 2019. She was born to the late Arthur and Mable( Hashaw) Knop in Saint Joseph, IN on July 11, 1931. Ellen was a member of Cedar Creek Church of Christ for many years, and enjoyed gardening. She is survived by her loving daughter, Sandra (William) Vogelgesang, granddaughter, Michelle (Jason) Voigt, great grandchildren, Felix, Austin, Tyler, great-great grandson, Langston, brother, Jim (Ramona) Knop, and her sister-in-law, June Knop. Ellen is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years Verl, son, Steven and her brother, Don Knop. Services will be at 2PM on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services, 2403 E. Wallen Road, Fort Wayne, IN with visitation there from11 AM until the service. Ellen will be laid to rest at Highland Park Cemetery.