Mary Ellen Gerlitz of Aurora, CO, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2017. Born in Shelby, MT, daughter to the late Charles and Mary (Mahoney) Nelson. She is survived by her loving children Mary Gerlitz, Dennis Gerlitz, Mark Gerlitz, John Gerlitz, Kathy Donaldson and Paul Gerlitz. Services will be held Thursday, July 20th. at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel 11150 East Dartmouth Avenue, Aurora. Visitation/Viewing from 10-11am with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11am. Burial will be held Friday, July 21st. at Fort Logan National Cemetery 3698 South Sheridan Road, Denver, 12noon. Family and guests are to meet at Staging Area ""A"" no later than 11:45am, to prepare for procession to the service pavilion. Please offer the family condolences by signing the guest book below.