(Nee Parys) Died peacefully in her home on Sunday, March 4, 2012, surrounded by her family at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Don. Cherished mother of Steve (Sandy) Ellis, Joan (Brad) Beglinger, Barb (Bob) Johnson, Jim (Colleen) Ellis, Dick (Lori) Ellis, John Ellis and Patty (Dan) Quigley. Loving grandma of Stephanie, Mike, Joe, Josh, Jenny, Shannon, Luke, Taylor, Angie, Mallory, and Jake. Proud great-grandma of Cole, Andy, Lydia, Sophie, Emma, Sam, Grant, Khloe and two on the way. Dear sister of Bernie (Elaine) Parys. Also loved by other relatives and friends.Memorial Gathering at the Funeral Home Thursday, March 8, 4:00-6:45 PM. Memorial Service 7:00 PM.Retired as the Administrative Assistant to the President of the Medical College of Wisconsin and longtime member of the Friends of the Medical College of Wisconsin. Memorials appreciated to the Friends of the Medical College of Wisconsin or, if you prefer, give a gift of life by donating blood to the Blood Center of Wisconsin. The family wishes to thank Nick Turkal, MD and Becky Schultz, RN, NP, for their extraordinary primary care over many years, Soryal A. Soryal, MD, for his uncommon compassion and care this past yea...[more]