Biography Lucille M. Ellinger, age 89 of Montello/Westfield, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2010 at the Montello Care Center. She was born on September 8, 1920 in Athens, WI, daughter of the late Henry and Clara (Laufer) Esselman. Lucille married George H. Ellinger on July 26, 1944 in Reno, Nevada, he preceded her in death on March 9, 2007.
Survivors include one son, John (Denise) Ellinger, Montello; seven grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; two sisters, Arlene Beaurain, Casco and Clarice Cotter, Montello; son in law, Fred (Michell) Henderson, CA; sister in law, Hada Ellinger, Madison; other relatives and friends. Lucille was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Henderson; four brothers and two sisters.
A funeral service for Lucille will be held on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at Steinhaus-Holly Funeral Home, Westfield with Rev. Michael Richel officiating. Interment will be in Westfield South Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. until the hour of service at the funeral home. Memorials are appreciated to the Alzheimer’s Association.
The family would like to thank Montello Care Center for the wonderful care and support they gave to Lucille these last ten years.