Ellen S. Beck, age 87, of Big Flats, Wisconsin passed away Thursday, March 12, 2015 at Moundview Memorial Hospital & Clinics in Friendship, Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Pastor Ardell Bacon will officiate. Interment will be at the Gould Rock Cemetery. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. until the time of service on Tuesday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home.
Ellen was born September 4, 1927 in Janesville, Wisconsin to Charles and Myra (Tucker) Glover.
She married Melvin R. Beck on August 14, 1952 in Adams County, Wisconsin. They celebrated 50 years together prior to his death in 2003.
Ellen worked as a punch press machine operator at the Farnum Company in Necedah, Wisconsin for 25 years. She made many good friends there and often reminisced about the retirement party they threw for her when she retired.
She enjoyed crafting, sewing, and was especially talented in drawing and oil painting. In her later years she particularly enjoyed taking family and friends for a ride in “Grandma’s Cadillac.” She was a devoted mother and grandmother who always had a sympathetic ear in a time of need. One of her greatest pleasures was spending time with family and friends.
Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, Charles & Myra Glover; husband, Melvin; brother, Thomas; Sisters, LaVerne & Maize and infant brother, John
Survivors:
Daughter: Kathleen (Robert) Challoner of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Daughter: June (Robbin) Hunt of Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Step-Son: Raymond (Shirley) Beck of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Grandson: Richard Challoner of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin
Grandson: Dale Challoner of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Grandson: Andrew Hunt of Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin
Three Great-Grandchildren: Dillin, Elizabeth, and Benjamin
Sister: Lilly Gosda of Janesville, Wisconsin
Further survived by five step-grandchildren: Angela, Lisa, Gail, Jeanne, and Raymond and an abundance of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Kathy and family,
Our sympathy is with you at this time.
Kathy, My thoughts are with you. Condolences to you and your family.
Our thoughts are with the family of Ellen, may your hearts be comforted as you go forward . Keep the sweet memories close, she was a wonderful friend, Mother, Grand-mother and Aunt. Our prayers are with each of you
I am so sorry to hear of aunt Ellen’s passing. She was a talented and caring person, who I will never forget. I wish you all peace as you go through your grieving. Aunt Ellen will never be forgotten!
Sorry to here of your Mother’s death. Your in my thoughts and prayers.
To all of Ellen’s Family – So sorry for your loss. What a joy Ellen was! I worked close to her at Farnum & we did get into a little mischief together. What a sense of humor she had. Lovely Lady. Keep all the good memories. God be with you at this time. Her old buddy who will miss her, Dorothy
Dale, so sorry for your loss.
You have my deepest sympathy. Many fond memories of Ellen. My Mom will miss her.
MAY God family and friends comfort you during this difficult time