Mary Ellen Pereau, 87, of Indianapolis passed away April 5, 2013. She was born on May 31, 1925 to Charles and Anna (Taylor) Portish , both preceding her in death. Mary Ellen was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, Frederick George Pereau who passed away in 2001. She is survived by her children Joyanne (David) Wells, Frederick (Jodi) Pereau Jr., Robin (Paul) Winstead and Paula Pereau, grandchildren John David Wells, Patricia Anne Wells, Christopher Lee Pereau, Caleb Michael Pereau, Trent Doss Pereau and great-grandchildren Justin David Wells and Caylin Leeann Pereau. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 8 from 4 pm - 8 pm in Stevens Mortuary, 5520 W. 10th St., Indpls. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, April 9 at 10:30 am in St. Christopher Catholic Church, 5301 W. 16th St., Speedway, IN. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.