Service Information
NOTICE CHANGE OF SERVICE DATE
Edwin Ellis, age 92, of Glencoe, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018, at his home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, September 27, 2018, 11:00 A.M. at Church of St. Pius X in Glencoe, Minnesota, with interment following at the Glencoe Catholic Cemetery in Glencoe, Minnesota.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 26, 2018, from 5:00-8:00 P.M. at the Johnson-McBride Funeral Chapel in Glencoe, Minnesota. Parish prayers will be at 5:30 P.M. Visitation will continue one hour prior the service at the church on Thursday.
Arrangements are with the Johnson-McBride Funeral Chapel in Glencoe.
Obituary
Edwin Richard Ellis was born on July 2, 1926, in rural Rich Valley Township, Glencoe, Minnesota, to Edward Vincent and Sophie Marie (Ondracek) Ellis; and attended St. Pius X Catholic Church in Glencoe, Minnesota. Edwin’s grandparents were Vincent and Josephine (Brychta) Ellis.
Edwin received his education at McLeod School District #6, also known as the “Koniska” or “Riverside” School. Edwin grew up east of this school and had to cross the Crow River via fallen trees or rocks to attend. After his education, he worked on his father’s farm and purchased his own acreage. Later, he helped his brother, Emil Ellis, when they attended farm equipment auctions together.
Edwin accompanied his sister, Margie to local wedding dances in the late 1940’s. This was a source of entertainment for him, and he met many people through this socializing. In the 1950’s to 1970’s, Edwin dated Beatrice Anna Pavlish. She passed away in October 1971. Edwin liked to go to area ballrooms for the Sunday afternoon polka dances. At one of these dances he met and started dating Marsella “Sally” Myra (Hacker) Ries, who passed away in 2004.
Edwin lived most of his life on the farm passed down by his grandparents, Vincent and Josephine Ellis. This land parcel was purchased in about 1893; a member of the Ellis family has owned this property for over 120 years.
After a 2009 surgery, Edwin moved in with his brother, Emil Ellis, so he could have the care and companionship of Emil’s family. The family had a special bond with their uncle Edwin and he lived with them until his death.
Edwin is survived by his:
Sister-In-Law, Bernice Ellis of Glencoe, MN;
19 Nieces & Nephews, Marlene (Anderle) Havelka, Paul Anderle Jr., Betty (Anderle) Steele, Judy (Anderle) Anderson, Mary (Anderle) Nass, Nancy (Anderle) Humlicek, James Tupa, Sue (Tupa) Shilha, Kathy (Tupa) Johnson, Patty (Tupa) Borchardt, Jeanne (Tupa) Ashburn, Tim Ellis, Randy Ellis, Lorie (Ellis) Wahlstrom, Jodi (Ellis) Lenz, Pam Ellis, Gary Ellis, Tricia Ellis, Lonnie Ellis;
23 Great Nieces & Nephews;
14 Great-Great Nieces & Nephews;
Other relatives and many friends.
Edwin was preceded in death by his Parents, Edward and Sophie Ellis; Siblings, Doris Ellis, Edna (Ellis) Anderle, Margaret (Ellis) Tupa, Emil Ellis.
S. Lee says
Hello… I want to express my sincere sympathy for the loss of your loved one and share a hope promised in the Bible that may offer some comfort as you grieve your loss The passage I would like to share is:
“The hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life.” (John 5:28, 29)
With the loss of your loved one I hope you can make a little time to study the Bible for yourself.
I hope that seeing the promise for yourself, and making this resurrection hope your very own, can give you some genuine comfort during this difficult time.
Thank you for reading my message.