Marilyn Louise Ellis Obituary (1934 - 2018)

Marilyn "Louise" Ellis 84, of Mt. Zion, IL passed away peacefully at 12:05p.m., Wednesday, August 1, 2018. A service to celebrate Louise's life will be held at 6:00 p.m., Monday August 6, 2018, at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion. The family will receive friends for visitation beginning at 4:00 p.m. until service time. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com. Louise was born January 6, 1934, in Shelbyville, IL the daughter of Raymond and Venus (Riley) Cuttill. She married Robert Ellis on August 5, 1954. He preceded her in death on September 5, 2016. She enjoyed cooking and crafting. She most recently was the August resident of the month at the Glenwood. Surviving are her children: Randy Ellis (Karryl) of Mt. Zion and Connie Ellis of Decatur; daughter-in-law: Ruth Ellis of Mt. Zion; grandchildren: Rachelle Parra of Mt. Zion, Jeff Moran (Destiny) of Decatur, Kevin Moran (Amanda) of Decatur, Andrew Ellis (Sarah) of Decatur, Steven Ellis of Edwardsville, IL and Bradley Ellis of Decatur, great-grandchildren: Makayla Moran, Damian Moran, Isa Parra, and Cora Ellis; brother: Wayne Cuttill (Carol) of Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband, daughter: Sheri, son: Dan, and her brother: Duane.