Marilyn E. Ellis

Marilyn Ellis, age 75, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, August 30, 2013, surrounded by her loving family at The Gardens of Fountain Way in Menasha. Marilyn was born in Hortonville on February 7, 1938, daughter of the late Raymond and Mildred (Leeman) Cordy. She attended Hortonville High School, and on April 22, 1961, married Donald Ellis. The couple enjoyed forty-six wonderful years together before his death in 2008. For many years she was employed by Kimberly Clark Corporation, and worked there until her retirement. She loved crossword puzzles, crocheting, time spent with her family, Friday fish frys, playing cards with friends, gardening and canning, and Sunday drives to visit family and friends.

Marilyn is survived by three children: Jeff (Barb) Ellis of Neenah and their children Chad, Matthew, and Carissa; Lynn (Ron) Cops of Neenah and their children Jena (Chris) Schmidt, Trisha, and Joseph; and Mark (fiancée Jamie Dahms) of Appleton and their children Garrett, Mya, Sam, and Noah; a sister: Jackie Miller of Neenah; a brother: Jay (Betty) Cordy of Hortonville; and Don's siblings: Elmer (Delores) Ellis, Rosie (Stanley) Ruedinger, Mary Ann Ellis, and Robert Ellis; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

A celebration of Marilyn's life will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 6, 2013 at the Wichmann Funeral Home, Tri County Chapel, 3212 S. Oneida Street in Appleton with Chaplain Karon Sandberg officiating. Entombment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Friends may call directly at the funeral home on Friday morning from 9:00 AM until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in Marilyn's memory. Online condolences may be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com.

The family would like to offer their sincere thanks to the wonderful people who cared for Marilyn during her illness. They include everyone at The Fountains of Garden Way in Menasha and the staff of Heartland Hospice. We will never forget your kindness.