Obituary of Donna Ellis

Donna L. Ellis (nee Marshall) Age 54, of Shorewood, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 21, 2016 with her loving family by her side. Born December 9, 1961 in Country Club Hills, IL, she was a graduate of Lincoln-Way High School. She married the love of her life, John, on September 15, 1979. They were not only partners in life but partners working side by side in building and operating their family business, Ellis Enterprises. She also worked for Ecolab for many years, the International Distribution Supervisor coordinating logistics for their international shipping division. Donna was a devoted wife, a loving and caring mother and grandmother, and a dear daughter, sister and aunt. She will be remembered for her hard work and dedication to everything she touched, her selflessness, and her compassion for others. Surviving are her beloved husband of 36 years, John W. Ellis of Shorewood; her children, Katie (Brad) Worek, Kristin Heimer, Jacob Ellis and Samuel Ellis; five grandchildren, John Heimer, Aiden Ellis, Sarah Heimer, Olivia Worek and Avery Worek; her parents, Keith and Patricia (Klein) Marshall of Frankfort; five sisters, Theresa (James) Ellis, Connie (late David) Wozniak, Linda (John) DiMiele, Becky Hernandez, and Judy (Rich) Salman; her husband's mother, Margery (late John) Ellis; and many nieces and nephews. Memorials in her name to the United Methodist Church of Minooka would be appreciated. Funeral Services for Donna L. Ellis will be held Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet. The Rev. Sarah Hong will officiate. Interment will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held Monday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. For information (815) 741-5500.