"Ellie" received her Angel Wings on April 15, 2024, at age 100, joining beloved husband Cliff. Mom was born and raised on the family farm in Woodson, Illinois. Mother to Julie (John), Barbara (Bob), and Melanie (Paul). "Gram" to Grandchildren Melanie, Jenn, Matt, Kathryn, Dave, David; Great-Grands Molly, Danny, Olivia, PJ, Wyatt, Grace, Jax, Chris, Char, Carter, Miles; and Great Great-Grand Genesis.