Ellen Woelke Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ellen Woelke (Oconomowoc, Wisconsin), who passed away at the age of 90, on April 21, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ellen Woelke to show support.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Ellen may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the echoes of her kindness, the warmth of her embrace, and the light of her enduring love.
She was predeceased by: her brother Gordon Craft. She is survived by: her husband Wayne Woelke; her children, Christina Woelke (John Coats) and Russell Woelke (Staci Stanek); her grandchildren, Brittany Slaboszewski (Nick) and Jon Woelke; and her great grandchildren, Brielle Bailey and Tate Travis Slaboszewski. She is also survived by other loving family members and countless friends.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 29th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Pagenkopf Funeral Home (2228 Silver Maple Ln, Oconomowoc, WI 53066). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 29th 2025 at 4:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Wednesday, April 30th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Oak Ridge Cemetery (4301 Roosevelt Rd, Hillside, IL 60162).
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorials be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital or to a charity of your choice—an honor to Ellen's spirit of generosity and kindness.
