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1928
Gladys
2012
Gladys Ellefson
Jan 11, 1928 — Feb 24, 2012
Gladys Ellefson, age 84 of Woodville, Wisconsin died Friday, February 24, 2012 at Park View Home, Woodville, Wisconsin.
Gladys was born January 11, 1928, in Eau Galle Township to Ole and Edna (Matson) Holt. She attended Brookville Grade school and graduated from Woodville High School in 1945. Gladys worked for NSP in St. Paul as a secretary for 18 years. She was secretary at St. Croix Central Schools for 17 years and then was site manager at the Woodville Senior Citizen Center for 9 years.
On October 23, 1965 Gladys married Ernest Ellefson at Zion Lutheran Church in Woodville by Pastor Selmer Knutson. They lived in Hammond and later built their home in the Wilson area. Ernest died July 30, 2004. Her parents also preceded her in death.
Gladys enjoyed traveling. She and Ernest travelled many states and visited Canada and Norway. They also performed together provided musical entertainment for area Senior Citizen Centers and Nursing Homes.
She is survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 1, 2012. Visitation will be from 1:30 until 2:00 p.m. at the church prior to the service. Rev. Keith Anderson is officiating. Burial will be in Lone Pine Cemetery, Woodville. Memorials are preferred to Zion Lutheran Church or Park View Home.
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Thursday, March 1, 2012
1:30 - 2:00 pm
Zion Lutheran Church
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Thursday, March 1, 2012
Starts at 2:00 pm
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