Mary Ellen Burk, age 85, of Elkhart, passed away December 4, 2010 at Ironwood Health and Rehabilitation Center in South Bend. Mary was born October 16, 1925 in Edgecombe County, North Carolina to the late Fred and Sara T. (Phillips) Demuth. Survivors include her son, Ronald Aurand and his wife Nina of Granger; daughter-in-law, Jan Aurand of Niles and her sister, Nellie Rife of Elkhart. Mary is also survived by her granddaughters Denise and Delilah, and her step granddaughters Christen, Andrea and Emily. She was preceded in death by her son, Dennis Lee Aurand on December 3, 2009. Mary was employed by the Selmer Corporation as an instrument polisher and inspector for many years before her retirement. In her spare time, she enjoyed working in her lawn, and raising vegetables in her garden. She also belonged to the Moose Lodge #599 of Elkhart. There will be no visitation or services. Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 10776 McKinley Highway, is handling arrangements. The family's preferred memorial is the Alzheimer''s Association.