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Luella Ellingson
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Luella J. Ellingson, age 94, of McHenry, ND, died Friday, January 24, 2014, at Sanford Health Palliative Care in Fargo, ND.
Luella Joyce Peterson was born November 25, 1919, in McHenry, the daughter of George and Joyce Peterson. Luella attended school in McHenry, ND, and graduated in 1938, from McHenry High School. She was baptized in Our Savior’s Lutheran Church of McHenry in 1920, and was confirmed in 1934. Luella was an active church member throughout her entire life. She was gifted in all hand work and singing. She had lived in Minneapolis for two years before moving back to McHenry to be wed to Sherman Ellingson on June 10, 1941. While Sherman was in the U.S. Army, they lived in North Carolina where they received the blessing of their lives, Joseph Ellingson, who was born on January 8, 1944. They returned to McHenry, and Luella worked at Aarestad Grocery Store for ten years. She then worked as Postmaster in McHenry until her retirement in 1982. Sherman Ellingson died June 10, 1988. Luella is survived by her son, Joe Ellingson of McHenry, and many close friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, 2 brothers, 3 sisters, and many nieces, nephews and close friends. Luella is the last of the Peterson Family. PRAYER SERVICE: Monday at 7PM in Evans FH, Carrington FUNERAL SERVICE: Our Savior's Lutheran Church, McHenry, ND DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 10:30AM BURIAL: Bethlehem Cemetery, McHenry, ND |
Posted Condolences:
Name: Lynn Peterson
Date: 1/28/2014
Message: Sorry Joe to hear of the passing of your mother, my aunt. She was a very sweet lady and will be missed. FYI: Her mother's name (my grandmother) was Jenny, not Joyce. I hope you are doing well and know that we hold you in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you, Joe.
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Name: Lorraine Edlund
Date: 1-26-14
Message: Luella and my mother were such good friends. She was so good to mom when mom wasn't able to get out. She was like a breath of fresh air and as Denise said she was always smiling. Denise was right about them visiting and Dad and Sherman playing pinochle.
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Name: Denise Leapaldt
Date: 01/24/14
Message: I just heard about Luella's passing. I was thinking about her yesterday. She was such a good friend to my Grandma Gertie Larson. They enjoyed each other's company so much. Luella was always so happy; I don't think I ever saw her not smiling. She will be missed by those who loved her. I think she and my grandma are having a good visit now while Grandpa Larson and Sherman are playing pinochle.