Eleanor Ettestad Obituary

ELEANOR C. ETTESTAD

Eleanor C. Ettestad (nee Nelson), formerly Eleanor C. Holm, age 93, of Western Springs, formerly of Countryside.

Beloved wife of the late Jorgen Ettestad from 1970 to 2015, and previously of the late Lt. Harold R. Holm, Jr. USN Reserve from 1947 to 1951.

Loving daughter of the late Peter and late Hedvig Nelson of Chicago.

Devoted mother of Harold R. Holm (III) of Western Springs. Dear step-mother of Linda Hall of Villanova, PA; David Ettestad of Buffalo, NY; and Paul Ettestad of Santa Fe, NM. Cherished step-grandmother of Christopher and Veronica Hall of Philadelphia, PA and Hannah and Aaron Ettestad of Buffalo, NY. Fond aunt of Steve Nelson of Orlando, FL; Sharilyn Sampson of Serena, IL; and Mark Nelson of Omaha, NE. Great-aunt of six. Great-great-aunt of one.

Eleanor was preceded in death by her older brother, Roy Nelson. Dear cousin and friend of many.

Eleanor was a professional secretary for Eastern Airlines, Allison Engine and Electro- Motive Divisions of GM, and Mutual Trust Insurance. Eleanor attended Calumet High School, Chicago, where she graduated in 1942.

Eleanor enjoyed music, especially playing the piano and organ. She also enjoyed going on many outings and meeting together with her friends and extended family. Eleanor and her husband Jorgen were longtime members of the Sons of Norway Lodge. She was also a longtime member of Grace Lutheran Church, LaGrange. Above all, Eleanor was a wonderful homemaker and skilled cook to her family and friends.

Visitation 11:00 am until time of Funeral Service 12:00 pm Tuesday, November 27th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Interment will be held the following day, Wednesday, November 28th at Carmel Cemetery, LaPorte, IN at 1:00 pm, meeting directly at the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Disabled American Veterans.

For Service Info: (708) 352-6500 or hjfunerals.com