Ellen Lucille Sadowski's Obituary
Ellen Lucille Sadowski, 90, of Decatur, IL passed away peacefully at her residence with her family by her side, January 12, 2019.
Ellen was born September 29, 1928 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Wayne D. and Edith M. (Smith) Johnson. She married Donald R. Sadowski on June 2, 1956 in Decatur, IL.
Ellen was a member of First Christian Church in Decatur. She enjoyed spending time with her family and will be greatly missed.
Surviving are her children, Nancy Hicks (Rick) of Decatur, IL, Michael Sadowski (Anne – Strobel) of Decatur; grandchildren, Cathy Whitlock (Greg), Sabrina Pfeifer, Sara Reynolds, Tabitha Thurston, Michael Hicks; great-grandchildren, Gage Whitlock, Carson Whitlock, Reece Whitlock, Ginger Hicks, Liam Reynolds, Ainsley Reynolds and Reghan Hale.
She was preceded in death by her parents; loving husband, Donald; three sisters, Rosemary Scheibly, Dorothy Sperry, Velda Patterson; one infant sister, Betty Johnson and one infant brother, Donald Johnson.
Funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery.
Memorials: DMH Hospice.
Ellen’s family would like to thank DMH Hospice for their kindness and professional service, as well as, Dr. William Franklin’s professional care.
Condolences may be left to Ellen’s family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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