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Ellen Phipps Obituary

Ellen F. Phipps, nee Donovan, 86, of Bensenville, formerly of Boston, Mass. Found peace, with her family at her side, October 5th 2008. Loving Mother of E. Gerry (Kim) Phipps, Robert F. (Kelly) Phipps, Karen M. (Mark) Ladendorf, Ellen F. (Tom) Marschall and Nancy (life partner Bonnie Thompson) Kay. Cherished Grandmother of Angela (Tom) Kennicott, Michael (Kasia), Erin and Christopher Phipps; Mark, Keith and Scott Ladendorf; Elizabeth and Tanya Marschall; Kimberly (Bill) McCoy and Ricky Kuczwara. Great Grandmother of 6, with great love and devotion from Alyssa. At the Pedersen-Ryberg Mortuary, 435 N. York Rd., Elmhurst, where friends may visit Wednesday, 3 to 9 PM. Prayers Thursday, 9 AM, at the Mortuary followed by a Celebration of Funeral Mass, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Bensenville, at 10 AM. Interment Mt. Emblem Cemetery. Info 630.834.1133 or www.pedersenryberg.com

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Published by Northeast DuPage Press on Oct. 6, 2008.

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Kelly Phipps

September 13, 2009

Ellen's love will be felt for all time...she was one of a kind with a heart of gold.

The Grandin's

October 9, 2008

We are so sorry for your loss, she will be missed but never far from our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
We love you Gerry & Kim and wish we could be there for you.

Neale & Cynthia Parkson

October 9, 2008

Dear Karen and Mark,

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family through this troubled time.

Diane Potts

October 8, 2008

Dear Mark, Karen & Family
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. I personally have such fond memories of Ellen sitting at your kitchen table laughing it up; she was a wonderful beautiful person, not just on the outside but inside too.
Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time or in the days/months ahead. My family and I are always here for you.
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Diane,Jenny,Ryne,Michael,Tommy & Danny Potts

Janie & Don Friedel

October 7, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Amy Kaylor

October 7, 2008

Dear Ladendorf Family;

I am so sorry for the loss of your mom/Nana and Great Nana. For all of the years I have known you, you all have surrounded her with love and support. A mother can't ask for more than that. I will always see her smiling at your kitchen table...

Ricky Kuczwara

October 7, 2008

My nana will be loved and missed by all. I don't think anyone realizes how many lives this old lady touched. She will be loved and missed by so many!

Kim McCoy

October 7, 2008

My Nana was a great women. She will be missed more than words can say!

Barb Quealy

October 7, 2008

Dear Karen, Mark, Mark, Scott, Keith, and Alyssa,

We are so sorry to hear of your mom/grandma's death. She was a wonderful person and you were lucky to have her in your life. We remember the beautiful craft items she made and how talented she was. If there is anything we can do to help your family, please let us know.

Barb, Mike, Patrick and Sarah Quealy

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