KIND WORDS FROM FRIENDS AND FAMILY

• Gabriella Lorusso: I’m so sorry for your loss! Sending my deepest condolences to you and your family!
• Mary Marts: It was just like this for my father after he lost the love of his life, together just shy of 75 years. He was >90% both blind & deaf & longed to be reunited w/ my mom. I believe angels sang the day they were reunited, & I believe the same happened w/ your parents. An era ends when we become the elders, but oh, what wonderful foundations they gave us. My heart feels your loss. Sending hugs.
• Rena Mughadam: My condolences to you my love, but what beautiful words you have spoken of your mother. May peace be with you all
• Robyn Perdue Sandbothe: So sorry for your loss. She was always so sweet.
• Sherry Pelzer Fuhrman: We are sending our love and hugs to you and yours. We hope that you find peace and warmth within your mama’s beautiful memories. My dad is already missing their talks.
• Susan Hulsebus: So sorry to you and your family.
• Jamie Adair: Your mom was such a lovely lady. I remember her well. So sorry to hear of her passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and all of your families.
• Holly Luft: So so sorry to hear this, big hugs to you.
• Carole Schmitz: Sending sincere condolences for your loss.
• Gene Hovland: So sorry to hear this.
• Krista Radloff: Sending you hugs
• Dave Eshelman: My thoughts and prayers
• Gene Sunderman: God Bless and Keep You!!
• Mary Beth Fast: So sorry for your loss!
• Brooke Kimpson: Sending love.
• Sondra Copenhaver: So sorry for your loss. She was a very special lady
• Sally Aken Linke: John and I sending hugs and prayers. There will be joy on “that” morning when you join together one day. Hugs and prayers indeed!
• Drue Powers: My sincere condolences.
• Sheri L. Lyons: So sorry for the loss of your mother, I know you have many wonderful memories of her..
• Nichole D Weitzel: So sorry.
• Deborah Colfack Bjorman: Sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. Many hugs and thoughts being sent your way.
• Michele Benson Mills: I am so sad to hear this. She was Marty’s beast friend
• Amanda Sucha: So sorry for your loss. Hugs!
• Deb Foote: I’m so sorry to hear this. Thinking of all at this time. Hugs and prayers
• Lisa Olesen-Frascht: my heart goes out to you and your family as you celebrate your mom’s life and legacy, may her memory be a blessing to you all.
• Laurie Hoye Murray: So sorry for the loss of your beautiful mother. I remember that she was always there to help at Noble Center Church.
• Eldon Fay: I’m so sorry! My prayers are with you and your family! Love you my friend!
• Sheryl Hoye: Hugs to all of you!
• Laura Dugick: I’m so sorry for you, but happy for your Momma. It sounds like you are at peace knowing her prayers were answered.
• Teresa Milner: My sympathies to all. I also know it’s a time for you to celebrate a life well lived. Such an incredible lady that nurtured amazing children!!
• Donna Scarlett: I am so sorry for your family’s loss. Ellie was a wonderful person. She will be missed by so many. Prayers and love to you all.
• Joyce Scarlett-Kruse: Deepest sympathy to your family. I have great memories of our families getting together when we were young. Ellie was a wonderful person.
• Amy Speirs: So sorry to hear! My heart goes out to you!
• Natalie Ogg: praise the Lord that she is healed and whole!!! And home!
• Brenda Ireland Haas: Thinking of you all and sending love and hugs. She was the sweetest lady.
• Deb Arp: So sorry for your loss. May your memories bring you comfort.
• Tricia Wiseman Boldt: So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
• Deb Stephenson: Prayers and hugs to you all at this difficult time
• Mary Perdue: Prayers and hugs to you and everyone who knew and loved her.
• Ann Hansen: My thoughts are with your family. I enjoyed her so much!
• Tanna Wies Anderson: I’m so sorry. Sending you and your family prayers for peace and comfort.
• Misty Reise: Surrounding everyone in love and light. ♥️♥️
• Laurie Storm: So sorry!!
• Kraig Kline: I truly am sorry. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
• Barbara Steffen Adams: So sorry for your loss. Such a nice person.
• Kristi Hockett: Thoughts, prayers, & peace to you & your family.
• Bev Dirks: Hugs to the whole Pelzer family! She’ll be fondly remembered by many!
• Barb Schroeder: I am so sorry to hear this. She was a great friend. Hugs & prayers
• Kristi Tietz McMullen Morehouse: I am so sorry to read this. She will be missed. Sending hugs and prayers.
• Dana Wohl Costello: So very sorry for the loss of your Momma. She will always be in your heart, and all the wonderful memories will bring you comfort. She will be missed by many. Hugs all around.
• Michelle Martens: She will be missed so much!! Todd and myself had so many great memories and times with her!!
• Don Ortman: One amazing lady!
• James Doebelin: Love you! She was the best. So sorry for your loss
• Lisa Halfacre Strasheim: So sorry.
• Stephen Erickson: You are all in our prayers. Your mom will be missed.
• Carol Rogers: I’m so sorry to hear about your mom! Sending light and love!
• Maggie Steenson: Thinking of you!
• Chris Brouse: Prayers for you and your family.
• Randy Elwood: She was a great woman. Loved by all.
• Jennifer Smith: So sorry.
• Kim Regan: Sorry for your loss. Your post is a lovely tribute.
• Terri Cable: Your mom was one of a kind— we thought her often. We are sorry for your loss, but she is happy being with your dad
• Georgia Llewellyn Johnson: This news makes me both sad & happy at the same time! She was definitely one special lady. I LOVED your mom & so did Wayne! They loved making each other pots of oyster stew! Such sweet memories of them both. You & your family will be in my prayers!
• Kathy Gau: Thinking of you and your family! So sorry for your loss!
• Harry Yungschlager: As you know, I am old enough to remember both of your parents, fondly. They enjoyed their lives and helped me enjoy mine, and for that I am truly thankful. They may be enjoying a “libation” with Betty soon. Be well, safe, and accepting. But you know grief already, I think.
• Sarah Newman: So sorry! Big hugs
• Nicole Maguire: Sending lots of love!!!
• Julie McClintock Peck: So sorry. Sending prayers and hugs.
• Mary Robinette: Very sorry for your loss. These times are always so hard. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. Sending you warm hugs.
• Angel Wolf: What an amazing lady she is now receiving her rewards for a life well lived a love never ending and new journey she has long waited for
• Linda Leighton: Our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
• Lori Dover O’Brien: Hugs!! Love and prayers to you and yours!!
• Jaime Coyle Mukherjee: I am so sorry. Big hugs to you
• Donna Myers: I am so sorry. I am sending you a hug and a prayer of comfort♥️
• Amy Mayberry Sytsma: So sorry! Sending love and prayers to all!
• Sheryl Smith Buroughs: May God bless and comfort you as you honor your sweet, loving mother.
• Cindy Gamblin: So sorry for your loss. I know Aunt Ellie is rejoicing in heaven. I will let Mom know.
• Christie Jobe: So sorry. Sending prayers to the entire family.
• Patty Robinson: With love and prayers
• Joan Cable: No one brought light and grace into a room like Ellie. My love and prayers for each of you.
• Ann Myers: Sending hugs.
• Terry Erickson: I am so sorry for you and your family and the loss you must feel. She was a wonderful person. Ellie and Bill both were so good to me when my mother died. You all have my sympathy and prayers.
• Pam Elwood: So very sorry for this news. I enjoyed visiting with your mom at Heritage House and she was so kind to dad. This is hard and peaceful simultaneously. To all the family and friends, prayers and love.
• Elmer David: My sincere sympathy and condolences to you and to your entire family. You all decorated, and celebrated her life. Prayers offered.
• Marcia Proctor: Deepest sympathy to your family. You’re in our prayers
• Pete Ward: Sending love.
• Sue Craddock Noll: I’m so very sorry to hear about your beautiful mamma’s passing She is such a kind soul who shared her joy and light with so many of us. Knowing Bill and Ellie are together again laughing and loving completes their circle. Love and peace to you all.
• Lynne Murray: So sorry for your loss
• Kris Vetter: So sorry! Thinking of you and the family! Much love sent your way!
• Amy Wyman: I’m so sorry for your loss!! thoughts and prayers with you and your family
• Kara Allen Kennedy: So sorry. Sending love to all of you!
• Jim LaMaster: So sorry for your loss of Ellie. Peace and love from both of us.
• Lyndsey Lamb-Ohmstede: So sorry for your loss sending our deepest condolences
• Linda Bergren Gray: I’m so sorry for your loss. Ellie was definitely a special lady. Thoughts and prayers to all the family.
• Barb Allen: So sorry. Sending much love, hugs and prayers for you all!
• Joe S. Garcia: Sorry for your loss, may she RIP. Prayers for you and your family
• Steve Fay: Sorry for your loss sending prayers
• Dan Tye: So sorry to hear this. Sending you all healing thoughts
• Linda Johnson: I’m so sorry for your loss.
• Thea Weinandt: I am so very sorry, my friend. Sending prayers.
• Diane Weirich Milner: Love and hugs sent to you and your family!
• Sara Keim: I am so sorry for your loss of your sweet mother. She was such a wonderful lady. Prayers and hugs to you, your siblings, and the rest of your family during this very difficult time.
• Diane Conner: Our sympathy to your family. She was a sweetheart!
• Kristy Hoffman Rieken: Many, many prayers for comfort, peace, and love for you and your family, and joy that she can see.
• Wendi Weaver: I’m sorry for your loss.
• Joy Pelzer Abuhl: So incredibly sorry for your loss! But so happy for Ellie! Love to all!
• Meghan Firth Spector: So much light and love being sent your way.
• Wendie Jensen Grogan: I am sorry for your loss.
• Kt Hardy: I’m sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful person. Sending you all love, hugs, and prayers
• Kim Kirchhoff: So sorry for your loss. Sending hugs of comfort and prayers for peace.
• Jo Beth Reynolds: Sending love.
• Jack Petty: Deepest sympathy to your entire family.
• Shelley Brannen: Hugs and prayers, sweet friend, for you and your family. Many heartfelt moments that you all shared together are just priceless. Love you
Pam Kimpson: She was a beautiful soul and you loved her so well, especially in her last days! We will miss Grandma Ellie, and sharing our birthdays near each other will always be a memory Lifting you guys up today.
• Claudia Mullen: Prayers to the family. She was a special person. Hugs to you all!!
• Jan Breckerbaumer Tolton: She was such a beautiful soul!! The world has lost—Heaven has gained!!
• Mary Plummer Mantz: I’m sorry for your loss but love your outlook. As my son stated at Curt’s service: “Death is not a period but the comma before the exclamation point!”
• Karen Kirchhoff: So sorry for your family’s loss. Ellie was one heck of a lady!!
• Christina Leighton: Oh I am so sorry She was such a kind, beautiful, sweet lady My thoughts and prayers are with you all
• Bea Everest: What a loving tribute— a life well lived surrounded by light and a family who will miss her. She was a happy person—one of the old-school Lymanites
• Sherry Rabe Pelzer: I am so sorry for your family’s loss. She was a special lady.
• Patricia Probasco: My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Your words are perfect!! May God provide comfort, love, and hope to all of you!!
• Kristie Robberts Scism: This one is hard to take. I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. She was one of a kind!!
• Kay Clinton: So so sorry for your loss.
• Denise Carew: I am so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers your way. What a beautiful picture.
• Tess Parriott: So very sorry for your loss.
• Emily Schmidt: I’m so sorry, but so happy to know she’s with Jesus! Praying for you all!
• Hannah Sue: So very sorry for your loss! She meant a lot to our family too!! I know my grandma will miss her friend forever!
• Cleda Erickson: She lived a beautiful life and will be remembered We all loved her so much! Awesome picture! Sending prayers and love.
• Amber Van Dyke: I am so sorry to hear this! Sending you love and keeping you all in my prayers!
• Dawn Chalmers:
• Marian Hoffman: So sorry for your loss. She is Home now.
• Ann Wayne White: She was a dear lady! Prayers for your family
• Debra Parker: I’m so sorry for your loss! So many memories of your mom! I can still hear her! Love her! Rest in peace Ms Ellie! Prayers for the close family and friends!
• Tammy Euans: So very sorry to hear this, prayers for everyone !
• Anita Pangelina: So sorry to see this. She was such a beautiful person inside and out! My condolences to your family.
• Bert Anderson: So sorry to hear of your Mom passing. She was a one-of-a-kind special lady. You guys are in my thoughts.
• Jackie Gardes Loomis: I’m so sorry to hear about your Mom. Our Moms are so very precious. Love to you and your family.
• Ann Dean Hash: Heaven gained a beautiful angel.
• Karen Mike Laverty: Ellie was such a special lady and always held a spot in my heart; you are all in my prayers and we know Ellie is wearing her wings
• Tim Kimpson: My condolences on your family’s loss.
• Mara Weaver: I am so sorry. I am thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. She was a shining light. Take care.
• Tiffany Jackes Moore: So sorry for your loss
• Johnny Duggan: Ellie was always so thoughtful and joyous! Prayers to you and the entire family
• Dawn Pelzer-Roberts: I’m so sorry for your loss. Ellie was a great lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you!!
• Sheri Scott Streeter: Im so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers to you and your family
• Tim McGann: Sorry for your families loss.
• Scott Hansen: So very sorry! One great lady!
• Mike Wohlenhaus: So sorry to hear this news. I’m glad I got to give her a hug last week. So thankful she is home and healed!
• Theresa Liebentritt: I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. I can only imagine the reunion in Heaven! Hugs and prayers.
• Jennifer O’Keefe Newcomer: Sending prayers prayers for peace and comfort ♥️
• Lisa Kimpson Stewart: So sorry Aunt.Sending all my love
• Diane Curtis: I’m so sorry for the loss of your mom. She was a friend to many.
• Mary Frances Casey Harlan: So sorry! She was a sweet lady! Prayers & Hugs to all the family!
• Steve Kimpson: So sorry to hear this, but as you know she is at home in Heaven with the loves who passed before her. She will be missed.
• Marcine Tietz: So sorry for you and your family!
• Kathy Canoyer: Oh, I’m so sorry for the loss of your beautiful mother. Sending lots of Hugs!!!!
• Donna Mason: So very sorry for your loss dear friend
• Marcia Schaberg Mueller: I mentioned this to Scott, he said your mom was a good friend to all near Lyman.
• Kim Miller: I’m so sorry for your loss of your mom. Sending hugs your way and prayers for you and your family.
• Susan Lovell: So sorry to hear that! I love what you wrote! So true.
• Beth Johnson Zimmerman: Hugs to you friend as you celebrate your mom’s life. Praying God will comfort you and your family and give you peace.
• Jean Tietz: Our thoughts and go out to Ellie’s family!
• Barbie Herting: So sorry for your loss. I am sure she is smiling down from heaven at you,
• Eileen Sindt: So sorry to hear this. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
• Laurie LaMaster: I’m so sorry for your loss. Ellie was a special lady.
• Bob Patterson: Prayers
• Angie Schuler Timm: My mom and her are together again! . So many memories. Love you all! Hugs!
• Clarence Waddell: May she rest in peace, surrounded by love.
• Donna Palmer Forsyth: So sorry to hear this. She was a wonderful women and always enjoyed visiting with her whenever I seen her.
• Jennifer Rosenthal: I’m so sorry to hear about her passing. Prayers of comfort for you all!
• Tami Ziegler: Sending heartfelt prayers and blessings at the passing of your mom, her star is shining bright and her stories are now yours to share and keep alive
• Nadia Kinney: Sorry for the loss of your mom! You were such a loving and caring daughter to her! Hugs!
• Pam Giese: I’m so sorry for your loss…hugs
• Kellie Aparo: I am so sorry for your loss sending you love, hugs and prayers to you and your family
• Karen Marie: So sorry. Prayers for you and your family for comfort.
• Arlene Petty: I’m so sorry for your family’s loss
• Diana Gregory: I’m so sorry to hear this. Your mom was such a beautiful person inside and out. Prayers and hugs to you and your family.
• Tamera Wohlenhaus Wyman: You are in my thoughts and prayers Your mom was an amazing, caring, and truly joy filled woman!!! She seemed to always have a smile prayers for you all as you celebrate her home and cherish all the memories
• Janet Reed: Bless her heart. Ellie was always such a sweet person. Hugs to you and the family.
• Jeri Croxell-Milner: I’m so sorry to hear this. Your mama was the sweetest lady always with a smile. Praying for peace and comfort for all of you
• Linda Taulborg: So sorry
• Kristi Pelzer Spencer: I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was one of the strongest women I have ever known. I can only imagine what a wonderful homecoming it was in heaven. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you!!
• Brooke Renning: She was such a beautiful soul! I know she had so many greeting her. Give grandma a hug Ellie.
• Deb Waters Bomberger: So very sorry for your family‘s loss. Our family thought of her as our own as well. She will be deeply missed.
• Debbie Stecker: Nothing I can say will ease your pain but know I am so sorry for your loss. I know she is happy to be welcomed home by the love of her life
• Patti Lohr: Love and hugs are sending your way!! She raised an AMAZING daughter!!!
• Elaine Whiley Pelzer: So sorry. Thoughts & Prayers for your family at this time. Ellie was was a Classy Lady!
• Kim Elwood: Sending love and prayers.
• Dolores Bice: Sorry for your loss. I have known her for years. Last time I talked to her was July 11th at the legion open house. She will be missed by all.
• Frank Jones: We are sending our deepest condolences to you and your family. Your mom really did her part to help make this a better world.
• Dalene Davis: My heart goes out to you and your family.
• Steve Kiesel: So sorry for your loss,. Lots of great memories.
• Alan Cable: Our love to all your family. I have so many great memories of both of your parents. She was so welcoming to Judy when they first met, with that Dakota connection. I know she is in a wondrous beautiful place, so my prayers are for you at this hard time.
• Tina Sindt: Prayers to everyone.
• Brenda Gentrup Urrutia: So sorry to hear this. Prayers for you and yours. Love ya.
• Julie Adams Kline: I am so sorry to hear this. I’m so glad Eloyce just went to see her. Hugs, my friend.
• Debra Church: Sorry to hear this. Prayers & hugs to you.
• Savanna Reise:
• Susan Reinarz: I am sending you love and a hug of comfort. She raised a mighty fine daughter. You are her legacy.
• Sharon Ford: So very sorry for the loss of your mom.
• Caroline Behrens: Peace be with you.
• Andrea Haas: I’m so sorry.
• Julie Sundermeier: Sending you all my love and hugs. Condolences to you and your family. Love you.
• Darnett Pelzer-Jipsen: My deepest sympathies, Beth, Randy, Carol, Debra and Lisa. Aunt Ellie was the sweetest. Rest in peace, Ellie.
• Tammy M. King-Johnson: So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Many warm hugs surrounding you. May her memory be eternal.
• Cindy Ann Todd: Prayers to you and your family for losing a loved one.
• Kathy Van Allen: Sending hugs. I’m so sorry to hear this news.
• Connie Brazeal: So sorry for your loss.
• Joann Swisher Anderson: Prayers of comfort to you and to all of Ellie’s family and friends.
• Andrea Olson: So sorry to hear that. Your mom was beautiful inside and out.
• Pam Cornelius: So sorry for the loss of your mother. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
• Leona Erickson: I am so sorry. I love your mom so much.
• Sarah Frazeur Schimpf: Such a kind and strong woman.
• Naomi Dempcy: We loved Aunt Ellie! So very sorry for your loss. I’ll be praying for you all.
• Sheila Razdan: I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you big hugs—what a beautiful tribute.
• Mary Sue Potter: Praying for comfort and peace for you and your family.
• John Wolcott: She is finally free of life on earth. I will keep you in my thoughts, my good friend.
• Della Walker: You know how much your mom meant to me (and your dad). Once again—my prayers and sympathy go out to all of her family and friends who knew her for so many years.
• Terri Liddell: My deepest sympathy, thoughts & prayers in the loss of your mom
• Ann Anderson-Berry: Sending my love to you.
• Kerry Thomas: I’m so sorry. Losing our moms is just so tough. Prayers and hugs to you and your family.
• Tasha Gonzales: I am sorry! Your momma raised such an amazing woman that’s for sure. Sending you huge hugs and please let me know if I can help you in any way.
• Jennifer Shepherd: I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope there is comfort in knowing that she is reunited with the love of her life. Sending you hugs.
• Ashlynn Bagshaw: Oh I’m so sad to hear this !!! Ellie was such a special lady and I loved her to pieces! She will be missed. Hugs to you all!!!
• Fred Lewis: My sympathy and prayers for all who are grieving.
• Caroline Noh: I am so sorry for your huge loss… Sending my prayers and hugs to you and your family. Just knowing what kind of daughter she raised shows me what an amazing mother she was. I can’t wait to meet her in Heaven and tell her everything I know about her daughter!
• Elisa Berney: My prayers and thoughts are with you. Losing a parent is always so hard!!! My prayers and love to your family.
• Sara McDonnell Lukesh: I’m so sorry for your loss. Hugs!
• Andie Neuharth: Oh my beautiful friend, I am so sorry for your loss, there are no words, but I share big hugs. Love you and know I’m here for you.
• Ron Schroeder: One of the greatest ladies there ever was
• Yasha Bitner: I’m so sorry for your loss!
• Rebecca Martinez-Hannon: I’m so so sorry. She must have been a hell of a woman to raise such an amazing person.
• Gary Lewis: Thoughts n prayers with you and family
• Cindy Carter: So sorry for your loss Sending prayers and hugs
• Rosanna Erickson: So sorry for your loss! Big hugs to you and your family. Will keep you in my prayers.
• Amy Artlip: So very sorry to learn of your mom’s passing. It was such a shock when I got to work at Heritage House tonight. I am so glad she is again with her love.
• Ann Inson: So sorry for your loss.
• Shelley Lautenbach: I am so sorry. Sending prayers
• Stina Klemming: Sending love.
• Laurie Mouradian: So sorry to hear… we are never quite ready for this loss no matter when it comes. Give yourself time and grace to adapt to this new phase of life. She will always be in your heart…
• Bert Anderson: Thinking of you…
• Jana Ward: I am so very sorry for your devastating loss. I’m sending you love and pray for strength to help get through these days. Xox
• Kimberly Fels: Thinking of you! Condolences
• Kim Cornell Keenan: My thoughts are with you and your family. Big Hugs
• Tara Carlson: Praying for you and your family
• Bettina Swigger: So very sorry for your loss.
• Sherry Rabe Pelzer: So very sorry for your family’s loss. Thinking of you all.
• Sara Keim: I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom, she was such a sweet and kind lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time.
• Kirsten Brewer Halstead: I am so very sorry. What an amazing, strong and loving woman your mother must have been. Sending prayers for comfort and peace as you navigate these early days of grief, my friend.
• Trisha Ward Bellingham: So sorry for your loss. Thoughts are with you xxx
• Jen Rodgers: Sending many prayers and hugs to you all
• Kara Eileen: Sending you and your family peace. You always spoke of your mom and the farm with such appreciation and love.
• Bridget Harrington: I’m so sorry. Sending you and your family lots of love.
• Guinness McKamey: Oh, sweetie. I’m so sorry. But what a woman! And what a tribute to her. May her memory be a blessing always. Love you.
• Silke Mader: Feel warmly hugged! My deepest condolences. Thank you for sharing all the lovely memories with us.
• Anette LeBlanc Kahn: Oh, I’m so sorry for your loss! Sending hugs and prayers to your family
• Kristie Gamboa Cheyne: What an incredible legacy she created Sending you so much love sweet friend.
• Nancy Ahlstrand: I’m so sorry to hear this!! She created a beautiful family and an amazing legacy!!
• Jan Breckerbaumer Tolton: So very sorry!!! She was a very special lady!! Loved by many!! Love and hugs to all of you!!!
• Christina Kochevar King: We are sending lots of love and hugs your way.
• Barbara Berg Glover: I’m so sorry to hear about your Mom. She was adorable. May you find comfort in the days ahead.
• Sherry Ferguson Baum: I’m so sorry. You’re words about your mom are beautiful
• Andrea Jaeger: Our deepest condolences to you and your family!
• Lee Shainis: Sending love your way
• John Tayer: Sending deep sympathy… She was clearly a special woman!
• Nadine Griffiths: Thinking of you and your family.
• Ayelet Talmi: Sending love and prayers for comfort.
• Hazel Wolfe: Our condolences for your loss. Prayers of healing for your family
• Bonni Fingerhut Moyer: I’m so sorry. Thinking of you and your family.
• Michael Perdue: Oh no Condolences.
• Julie Artigliere Cavalier: So very sorry. Condolences to you and your family.
• Jeanna Schuler: Loved this wonderful woman
• Joy Pelzer Abuhl: What a beautiful life!
• Kennar Bowman: I’m so sorry to hear this. Take care.
• Erwin Turner: I’m not sure I ever met her but she looks like a sweet person who was well loved.
• Heather Pelzer: So sorry for your loss of your wonderful mother!!
• Maureen Rikhof: So sorry. Sending you all the love and peace
• Alan Cable: A lot of love and prayers for your comforting have been said for your family. Being away has to be hard on Alex. Your family is in our hearts as you go through this time.
• Kristi Pelzer Spencer: I’m so sorry for your loss!! She truly was one of the strongest women I have ever known. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers!! Rest in peace Ellie!!
• Becky Peterson Vidro: Prayers and love to the family, so sorry for your loss.
• Lupita Ramirez: No words to console your loss. My heart and prayers go to you and your family.
• Beth McManus: I’m so sorry. Sending lots of love to you.
• Nicki Meola Pine: Sending prayers
• Melanie Ravnaas: I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a lovely person. I’m glad I got to meet her.
• Kathi Frankel: I am so sad. Holding you close. Losing a mom is devastating.
• Julie Berry Boston: I am so sorry for your heartbreaking loss.
• Michele Mercer Tye: Very sorry for your loss. Your mother was a great lady and so glad we got to visit with her last month.
• Joan Cable: Sending love your way. Your mom was one of the very best—full of grit, joy and wisdom. I’m sure there was a big party in heaven when she arrived.
• Jean Powlesland: Condolences to you and your family. It is such a hard loss but also a blessing to be there. So many prayers coming your way.
• Penni Romero: I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending hugs and prayers for your family.
• Karleen Sigvartsen: I’m so sorry for your loss. You look so much like her Sending warm hugs from the Black Hills.
• Brenda Orr: So sorry for your loss. What a wonderful legacy!
• Kristi Burton: My heart goes out to each of you as you navigate this loss, may you find comfort in the memories of your mother’s 90 years
• Vickie Stubbs: So sorry for your loss.
• Dana Morrison: Wonderful tribute to your mother, she was a beautiful woman that never quit giving to others. Cherish the memories!
• Kathy Lamb: So sorry for your loss.
• Maria Hopfgarten: I’m sending so much love.
• Sue Horner: I am so very sorry for your loss and will be praying for your family.
• Leslie McCain Reintsema: My condolences to you and your family.
• Pam Cornelius:
• Paula Hensel: So sorry for your loss.
• Sherry Pelzer Fuhrman: Thanks for sharing your beautiful tribute and pictures of your dear sweet mama. Sending hugs and love to you and yours.
• Bruce Borowsky: So sorry – my thoughts are with you and your family…
• Dawn Pelzer-Roberts: So sorry for your loss.
• Deb Stephenson: Thinking of you all. There is peace in knowing she is with your Dad again, but still hard to lose someone you love so much. She was so sweet!! Love to you all
• Dana Wohl Costello: So horribly saddened you lost your dear Mom. May the hole in your hearts be filled with all the loving memories of her beautiful soul. She will be missed by many.
• Michelle M. Teal: So sorry! Our thoughts are with you & all your family. Your mom was a great lady!
• Carol-Anne Middleton Revet: I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family as you grieve.
• Kaye Spence: Such sad news. Mothers are so special and I am sure you have many memories to hang onto.
• Becky Hernden McNab: Prayers to your family.
• Judy Delaware: My heart goes out to you and your family
• Mandy Daly: So sorry for your loss. Sending love to you and your family at this difficult time.
• John Orr: So very sorry. Prayers of peace and comfort for you and your family. Rest in peace.
• Dick Morris: We wish you peace.
• Patricia Probasco: God bless you and comfort you during this time. Your mom was a wonderful, loving woman. You two look so much alike! Praying for you and your family. Love and hugs
• Laurie LaMaster: I’m so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your whole family during this difficult time.
• Beverly Hamman: Sending prayer and hugs to you all for your loss.
• Mary Jardon: Praying for your comfort and peace!
• Jane Bishop Cruchelow: Love this photo. Sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts & prayers! Hugs!
• Jessica Rasmussen: So sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
• Marcella Lancelotti Sawick: Awww. I am so sorry for your loss! Love
• Marianne Rudin: Wishing you all good thoughts and many happy memories of the years you had together. This time of life is not easy.
• Pat Shipley: Wishing you a time of healing and love as you reflect and celebrate your mom’s life and legacy.
• Donna Harris Heiny: I’m so sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! Hugs and love on their way!
• Leslie Nielsen: Ellie was a lovely lady—so thoughtful & kind… and maybe a little sassy, when necessary?
• Debra Copple Riepe: So sorry …
• Joy Pelzer Abuhl: Remembering all the good chats we had over the 40 years of doing your mom’s hair. So much confiding and great advice—like when Jill was born and Ellie offered to babysit so you and Marvin could go out. What a wonderful gift!
• Janis Hunt: She rests high upon That Mountain.
• Sarah A. Thayer: So sorry for your loss Sending you so much love and light!!! 
• Marty J. Barnett: Hoping memories comfort you at this time. Thinking of you.
• Angie Quist: XXOO thinking of you all
• Gary LaMaster: Very sorry for your loss!
• Tonya Kay Ortiz: I am so sorry for your loss.
• Jini Hausen Hoegh: Prayers for you and your family in the loss of your mother.
• Stacy Tye-Williams: I’m so sorry for your loss.
• Jim Dunbar: May the beautiful memories be your blessings!!
• Donna Palmer Forsyth: So sorry for your loss.
• Laura Cross: Prayers
• Nanci Legg-Andersen: Prayers for your family.
• Zan Lofgren: Thinking of all of you. Remember the good times.
• Tracy Turner: Beautiful picture. She was certainly blessed by all of your family to be with her! Sending peace and comfort to you all.
• Shirley Strauss: So sorry—thinking of you and your family.
• Sami Scybert: I’m so sorry. Sending you a great big hug and praying for you.
• Kristi Keast: Love being sent to you, your siblings, and kids.
• Brenda Rieken: Sending prayers for you and your family. May God give you peace and comfort.
• Vici Bertram Giltner: Our prayers of comfort are with you.
• Kristie Robberts Scism: I was so sorry to hear about her passing! I’ve been thinking of you all. She was an amazing woman. I was fortunate to get to see her in July at the Legion open house in Griswold. She was the best and she will be very missed!
• Shawn Stone Duff: So sorry for your loss.
• Barb Laughlin Ray: Hugs
• Carol Rogers: Prayers to your family!
• Karen Jane Lindeman: I am so sorry for your family’s loss—I will be keeping you all in my prayers. I was blessed to get to see her a few months back at HH and it was so good to see her! She will truly be missed by many.
• Glad Loreen: Keep her love close and carry her light.
• Deb Arp: So sorry for your loss. May your memories bring you comfort.
• Kae Shultz: Awww, Ellie has gone to her just rewards with the Lord. I’m so sorry for your loss. She lived a long, full life and was so loved. The entire community will miss her.
• Sara Wilcox: Love being sent… peace be with you all…
• Deanna Renee Holum: Holding you and your family in my heart and in my prayers. Sending you so much love your way.
• Peggy Stirek Foote: She was a beautiful woman! Sending hugs and prayers to you and all the family.
• Mary Dargan: You will be in my heart during this time of profound loss. I’m glad you had her for as long as you did but losing your mom is hard. Sending love.
• Vesta Relander Smith: I’m so sad for your loss. It is never easy to lose those we love. You are in my heart and warm thoughts are headed your way.
• Sheryl Smith Buroughs: The whole Pelzer family is in our prayers during this difficult time as you thank God for the privilege of having Ellie as your mother and teacher. She made an impact on so many lives.
• Teri Hart Sohl: So sorry. All your posts about her over the years showed what a loving relationship you two had.
• Sarah Frazeur Schimpf: Sending love, hugs, and condolences to you and your loved ones.

• Anne Crawford: Sending love and comfort as you say goodbye to your mama. There’s nothing like a mama.
• Theresa Sawick Noble: Sorry for your loss, sending you all my love.
• Pamm McKern Killeen: What a beautiful child she was. God bless you and your family for her long and blessed life. Thanks to God for giving her such a precious time on earth. I love that radio stations in southwest Iowa celebrate the lives of our citizens. My prayers are with you.
• Terry Erickson: I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of your family.
• Clara Michelle Fox: Sending you peace, love, and healing light.
• Fauzia Khalil Khan: I’m so sorry for your loss. Parents are our doors to heaven, and when those doors close, their good deeds still protect us and guide us. One day we’ll be with them again, but until then we hold onto patience and the beautiful memories. You’re in my prayers. Love you and I just want to hug you.
• Laurie Pelzer: Im so sorry for your loss.
• Selena M Wilkes:
• Joyce Halvin: Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
• Eddie Ortiz: My condolences on your loss
• Catherine Steele: As I read your post, I was reminded of a sort of angelic individual who took me under her wing and counseled me through the darkness of my grief when I knew that my brother was dying. I’m always here if you need an objective ear. Holding you close in prayer as you travel through this unfamiliar journey. Much love.
• Kristen Hughes: Thoughts and prayers
• Brenda Henning: May God keep you all close and her memory be a blessing.
• Naomi Boers: I’m so sorry, this was so sad to read today. I’m thinking of you.
• Sheryl Coates Schuler: Such a nice lady! Condolences!
• Jackie Steiber Cordón: I am so sorry for you loss and grateful the grandkids were there to be with her. Sounds like that was such a gift to her.
• Karen Kirchhoff: My deepest sympathies to you and your family
• Cindy Harvey: I’m so sorry for the loss of your momma. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
• Claudia Mullen: Dearest Pelzer family – Huge hugs to you my friend! Your mom was such a special person. I have sooo many fond memories of all of us growing up through the years.
• Jill Schaefer: Thinking of you. Love you.
• Kris Keebler: There aren’t great words during these times in life. Just know that I am so very sorry for your loss and thinking of you and your family. Many hugs.
• Deb Stephenson: You’re beautiful Mama, such a sweet lady. Take the time you need, you can’t move forward faster than you are ready
• Shari Sitzmann: Gods love peace and comfort to you and your family….#takeyourtime #GriefsTimeLine
• Bev Pippin: I’m so sorry for the loss of your precious mama I love these pictures! She was a beautiful lady…May you find peace and comfort in all of your memories and know that she is at home with the Lord…Sending many prayers and so much love in this sad and difficult time to you and your family…May her memory always be a blessing…Love and big hugs my beautiful friend…
• Pam Clark: Sending prayers for all. So blessed to have her for ninety years.
• Lara Jewell: So sorry for your loss, sending you lots of love and prayers.
• Marcia Antworth: She was a beautiful soul, I saw it in her smile and we had never met. I’m so sorry, seriously.
• Marcia Gowdy: I am so very sorry for your loss. Mamas are so hard to lose. You are in my thoughts.
• Paul Joyce: Sorry to hear this.
• Denise Meisinger: So very sorry for your loss.
• Sylvia Michaelsen: Love you so much. Prayers for you and your family
• Bea Everest: She was a Classy lady
• Kristi Tietz McMullen Morehouse: So sorry for your loss.
• Craig Cree Hardegree: So very sorry for your loss.
• Zelda Swartz: Sorry for your loss. Thinking of your family.
• Mary Kinney: Sweet lady at peace
• Bobbi Jo Steffensmeier: Such a sweet sweet woman! Thinking of all of you!
• Gwen Weirich: So sorry for you loss! She was so kind and always had a smile when I visited with her.
• Carol A Gates-Miller: Love and Prayers for all of you.
• Linda Bergren Gray: Thinking of your family during this difficult time She was a special lady.
• Dawn Kinney Meek: So very very sorry for your families loss, thoughts and prayers to all of you
• Pam Matchie-Thiede: Love.
• Susan Szydlowski Halverson: Sending my condolences to you and your family for the heartbreaking loss of your mother. She was so very blessed to have her family come together to be with her. Losing a loved one is so heartbreaking, but having one another to share the stories and memories with is so heartwarming.
• Barb Lubkeman: My thoughts and prayers to all of you. Your mom was an amazing lady.
• Carla Mike Nielsen: Great photos and memories. So sorry for your loss
• Jan Snyder: Definitely a God thing.
• Ann Hansen: Thinking of all of you!
• Kathy Kloewer: Beautifully said. I’m so grateful you’ve had this time together and with family the last several days. Good for you to each take time to take care of yourselves and each other
• Jennifer Mertz: Sending my love and prayers to you and your family. I am so sorry for the loss of your mom.
• Rachel Himelic: Love you, thinking of you and your family!
• Laurie Goldapp: Sending prayers for peace and comfort to you and your family.
• Mary Beth Fast: So very sorry for your loss.
• Ekard Yenaj: Aww …much love to all!
• Carole Knutson Smith: I am so very sorry for you and your family. I know how much you love her so much and you took care of her. I love you dearly and wish I could help you now. Your God is with you every minute of every day.
• Amy Hoegh-Maes: You were the best daughter you could be to a mother who was the best momma she was.
• Deb Arp: So sorry for your loss. May your memories bring you comfort.
• Christina Leighton: Oh I am so sorry she was such a kind, beautiful, sweet lady my thoughts and prayers are with you all
• Janet Johnson: Sorry for your loss .
• Kathy Wallace Dominy: Sending love and support to your family during this difficult time
• Mark Muller: I’m so sorry. Hugs.
• Sara Fountain: What a lovely loving message. Heaven has a new Angel looking over you and your wonderful family. What a blessing you all are. My sincere condolences to all of you.
• Samuel Miller: Blessing my friend
• Sarah Hynnek: God, please hold her family and friends close so they can feel Your Loving and Powerful Presence and know that You are with them always especially now as You welcome her mom home. And please hug them for me. Amen Sending so much love, hugs, and prayers!
• Ann Ellinger Magee: I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending love to all who loved her!
• Michael Conry: Very sorry for your family’s loss.
• BC Chaney: So sorry to hear Sweatie
• Sue Dieter: So very sorry for the loss of your dear mother. My deepest condolences.
• Alison Smith: I’m so sorry for your loss but glad you can be there with your family. Love you.
• Janet Rahmani: May memories of your mother be a blessing as I’m sure they are.
• Alan Cable: A lot of love and prayers for your comforting have been said for your family. We have such joyful memories of both of your parents, and of visiting your Mom for Pie. Your family is in our hearts as you go through this time.
• Mary Hoegh: Sending hugs your way.
• Sara Keim: I am so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing, she was a very kind and sweet lady. Thinking of you and your family during this very difficult time.