Brockman, Mary Ellen

Mary Ellen Brockman, 87, formerly of Bull Shoals, Ark., and Cedar Rapids, passed away Aug. 20, 2009. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.

Mrs. Brockman is survived by her son, Craig R. Brockman and wife Mary of Plano, Texas; two daughters, Brenda A. Krzczuk and husband Anthony of Pembroke Pines, Fla., and Belinda B. Mall and husband Robert of West Palm Beach, Fla.; two grandchildren, Mary E. “Beth” Brockman of Lewisville, Texas and Craig R. “Reece” Brockman II and wife Daisy of Frisco, Texas; three great-grandchildren, Arro, Miles and Margaret Elizabeth Brockman; and two stepgrandchildren; John Krzczuk and Anthony Beck.

Mrs. Brockman was born April 16, 1922, in Cedar Rapids, to Erma and Dale Reece. She was married to Clarence “Brocky” R. Brockman for 61 years until the time of his death in 2003. She worked as a secretary for WMT/KGAN-TV in Cedar Rapids from 1968 until retiring in 1984. She enjoyed quilting and knitting, especially for her children and grandchildren. Mary Ellen was a member of Bull Shoals United Methodist Church in Bull Shoals, Ark., for many years.