"Jessie and Mady used to come over, and we would eat food, and I would show Mady how to play guitar. She was just the sweetest little girl in the world! This one time, they came over and I wasn't feeling well, so on the way Mady picked me a flower... That is the kind of girl she was. Me and Jessie talked a lot, and she would show me pictures of her family and friends. She loved her parents very much. They are with God now, and continue to be a part of all of us. God bless! "
In loving memory of
Jessica Marie Ellenberger
Jessica "Jessie" Marie Ellenberger and her beloved daughter Madyson "Mady" Marie Marshel were both taken by the angels to be born to eternal life. Jessica was born on September 11, 1987, in Milwaukee, WI and born into eternal life on March 19, 2016. Loving mother of Madyson Marie Marshel. Beloved daughter of Konrad and Annette Ellenberger. Beloved granddaughter of Franziska Ellenberger and King and Darlene Coles. Sister of John (Erica) Ellenberger. Niece of John Ellenberger, Kenneth (Deb) Ellenberger, Steven (Deborah) Lipski, David (Dawn) Gamalski, and King II (Nancy) Coles. Cousin of Kyle (Fran) Ellenberger, Krissy Ellenberger, Nicole Lipski, Jacob Lipski, Courtney Coles, Christen Coles, Cassandra Coles, and King Coles III. Also survived by many other family members and an untold number of friends. Jessica is preceded in death by her grandfather Johann Ellenberger "Opa" who was waiting to take both Jessica and Madyson into his loving arms as they entered the gates of heaven.
Jessie attended St. Margaret Mary Elementary School, and graduated from Milwaukee Lutheran High School in 2006. She then attended Concordia University Wisconsin until 2007. She began her adult life and held a variety of jobs. Most recently she was employed as a uniformed security guard, a job she always aspired to. When Jessie's daughter Madyson was born on December 5, 2011, her life changed forever. Jessie became a devoted and loving mother, providing all that she could for her little "Pooh Bear". She will be sorely missed, but not forgotten by everyone she left behind.
Madyson "Mady" Marie Marshel was born on December 5, 2011, in Milwaukee, WI and born into eternal life March 19, 2016. Beloved daughter of Christopher LM Marshel and the late Jessica Ellenberger. Cherished granddaughter of Konrad and Annette Ellenberger, and Patriena Clark. Beloved great-granddaughter of Franziska Ellenberger, King and Darlene Coles, Patrica Weatherall, and Robert Marshel. Sister of Christopher and Camden Marshel. Adored niece of Christina Marshel, Carissa Clark, Corey Means, and John (Erica) Ellenberger. Loved and remembered by many other family and friends, including Mady's beloved 3K classmates (Friends) and teachers at Brookfield Christian School. Madyson is preceded in death by her great-grandfather Johann Ellenberger "Opa" who was waiting to take both Madyson and Jessica into his loving arms as they entered the gates of heaven.
Mady was a beautiful and intelligent child who brought the best out of everyone she met. Mady loved her Momma and Daddy and they loved her more than anything in the world. Mady was her Momma's little Pooh Bear and was her Daddy's PRINCESS!!!! Mady loved to cook with her Momma and snuggle while they watched cartoons and movies together. She loved to visit and play with her cousins Lole and Zor-el "ZZ", and loved it when Daddy took them all to the park to play and then out to eat at Culvers. Mady was also adored by her two brothers Christopher and Camden. Mady especially liked it when Daddy would take them all shopping at the mall and to the Build a Bear store so she could build a teddy bear.
Mady was the most cherished and loved grandchild that Annette "Granma" and Konrad "Granpa" had. She was a perfect little baby that grew into a beautiful and smart little girl. She loved to jump on the trampoline at "Granma" and "Granpa's" house and go for bike rides to the park. Mady was always excited to see other kids at the park so she could play with them. Mady loved to sit on "Granma's" lap at night and read books after she had her bath and was ready for bed. Every Christmas Mady would help her "Granma" decorate Christmas cookies. Mady loved to play dress-up with the costumes and dresses she had in her toy box at home and at 'Granma' and 'Granpas'' house. Mady was a sweet little girl that stole the heart of everyone that knew her. However if you called her a little girl she was quick to correct you and tell you that she was a big girl. Mady loved to be with other children and she was overjoyed when she started 3K at Brookfield Christian School. Mady loved to tell us what she did in school including singing the songs that she learned.
Memorial Gathering at Krause Funeral Home, 21600 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield, Wisconsin, Saturday, April 2, from 2-6:45PM. Memorial Service at 7PM. In lieu of flowers the Ellenberger Family is asking that donations be made to Brookfield Christian School, for the Madyson Marshel and Jessica Ellenberger Memorial Fund: Brookfield Christian School, 14155 W. Burleigh Road, Brookfield, WI 53005, phone 262-782-4722.
Tributes
" great loss to everyone who knew Jessie and Mady"
"Our deepest sympathy goes out to the families of Jessie and Mady. Such a sad ;loss. My son Howie Anderson went to school with Jessie and was confirmed with her. I knew her form St Margaret Mary Church. She was always smiling and always said hello to me. She was a wonderful young lady, We both knew Holly and Jessie were the best of friends. Memories last forever. She will always be in our hears and our prayer. they both are now angels watching over their families. Gob Bless the entire families of both Jessie and Mady. Peace be with you "
"I met Jessie while we attended grade school at St. Margaret Mary, she was best friends with my cousin Holly. I was a grade younger, but I thought I was cool to talk to the older classmates. Jessie and Holly always made me feel welcomed into their little group during recess. Through the years I would see Jessie at some of the family events and we would pick up conversation as if we didn't have a gap in between. Then more recently, I would run into Jessie at Mykonos Family Restaurant, where I saw a lot of St. Margaret Mary parishioners past and present. Those conversations were all about Mady and how much she loved her beautiful daughter. She spoke so highly of Mady and anyone could tell how proud she was of her daughter. Although I only saw Jessie so often, it made my day to see her and I will think of Jessie and her daughter everyday. The world has lost two amazing females, but their impact they left on family and friends will last forever. "
"I did not meet Jessica or Madyson but my heart goes out to the family Jessica's grandmother is a member of my church. "
"My deepest condolences to your families!! I'm so sorry for what your families are going through!! I will pray for your courage and your strength to get through this tragedy. I did not know Jessica or Madyson but her mother is part of our work family and our hearts are truly saddened. "
"In 1997 we moved across the street from the Ellenbergers. As we were moving in, Jessie and one of her friends sat on our couch asking a million questions about why we didn't have any kids (girls) their age...We had no idea who they were or where they lived, just funny little girls asking questions....such a great memory. Our deepest condolences to Konrad and Annette--Tim & Rose Donohue"
"My deepest condolence to the family may God Peace heal your wounded hearts "
"I remember little Jessica playing with her cousin Nikki.I was a neighbor to Jessica's aunt and uncle( Deb and Steve Lipski) at the time.It wasn't seeing them that made me look out my window but the laughter of two little golden hair girls..Giggles that were contagious. Having fun on a warm summer day. He has covered Jessica and her beautiful daughter Madyson with His feathers and under His wings they found peace and refuge. "