"So sorry to hear this......Ellen was a friend from Coating Excellence for years.....her love of family was legendary and no words could describe how much she loved her children and grandchildren........god speed dear friend.......love, Julie"
In loving memory of
Ellen Marie Voras
December 5, 1959 - August 13, 2020
Ellen M. Voras, of Menasha, died Thursday, August 13, 2020, at home surrounded by her family. She was 60 years old. She was born on December 5, 1959, in Antigo, a daughter of the late Mary Ellen (Jicha) Igl and Harold Igl of Antigo.
She was raised on the family farm in the town of Antigo and was an active member of the Mayflower 4-H Club, where she enjoyed square-dancing, baking, and collecting bugs. She attended St. John parochial school and graduated from Antigo High School.
To Ellen, family was everything, and she spent as much time as possible with her grandchildren. She loved to be in the sun, on the water, or gardening in her yard. She was always singing and never missed an opportunity to dance. Holidays were special to Ellen, and she made sure everyone felt the magic of the season.
Ellen was employed 19 years at Resource One in Little Chute, followed by 10 years at Coating Excellence ProAmpac in Wrightstown. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Menasha.
Survivors, including her father, are a daughter, Angela (Matthew) Voras-Hills, Milwaukee; a son, Joseph (Jillian) Voras, Thiensville; five grandchildren Carter, Phoebe, Felix, Macy, Allison; two sisters, Linda Schulz, Antigo, Sharon (Joe) Hamby, Reedsville; four brothers, Tony (Jeanine) Igl, Mason, Michigan, Pat Igl, Antigo, Greg (Janeane) Igl, Antigo, Rudy Igl, Antigo. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and friends.
The funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, August 21, 2020, at 11 am at St. John Catholic Church with Rev. Joel Sember officiating. Burial will take place in Queen of Peace Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Bradley Funeral Home and on Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. A parish wake service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Masks will be required for those attending.
In lieu of flowers memorials appreciated to Breast Cancer Research Foundation at https://give.bcrf.org/give/31404/#!/donation/checkout; or 28 West 44th Street, Suite 609, New York, NY 10036.
The family would like to extend their thanks to Froedert Hospital Oncology Unit and Ascension Hospice for the outstanding care provided.
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"I met Ellen in Florida through mutual friends, and fell in love with her! She was an amazing lady, and had such a zest for life. She never passed up an opportunity to spend time with friends, and was up for whatever the day brought. She will be truly miss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
"Visiting my Uncle Harold and Aunt Mary in Antigo during my childhood always meant spending many happy hours with my cousin Ellen and her family. Ellen always had a smile on her face and she seemed to have inherited many of the warm and friendly personality traits of her loving mother. My heart and consoling thoughts goes out to her father, siblings, children , grandchildren and other family members and friends whose lives were blessed by Ellen?s presence during her lifetime. She had a gentle and calming soul. Thank you Ellen for forever being a part of my childhood memories. Your cousin, David. "
"I?m deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my wonderful cousin, Ellen Marie. My prayers are with her family and friends that they find comfort in God?s unending love during this time. I have many great memories of Ellen when I was young and staying on Uncle Harold?s farm during the summers. Those are my favorite childhood summer memories! I remember looking up to my ?older cousin? Ellen who was always happy, laughing, and watched over us younger cousins! She was full of energy, and when picked on by her big brothers, she would fight back and showed she was as tough as they were. Thank you Ellen for sharing your love, laughter and passion. We will miss you, but will see you again. Rest in the Lord?s peace. Your cousin, Ralph"