Ethel (Nelson) Ellefson-Rein

Ethel Sofie Ellefson-Rein, age 89, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2011, at her daughter’s residence. She was born in Drummond, WI, daughter of the late Alfred and Ingrid (Nee: Holmberg) Nelson.

Ethel resided in Franksville for 40 years, retiring to Barnes, WI, where she was a member of Barnes Community Church. She was also an honorary member of Racine Harbor Lite Yacht Club.

Surviving are her daughters, Cindy Sobczak of Racine, Debra (James Doner of Pembroke, Ontario, Canada; four grandchildren, Zachary and Hannah Sobczak, Abigale and Casey Doner; sisters, Inez Faulkner, Mary Ann Peterson; nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Clarence Ellefson and Michael Rein.

A celebration service will be held at Barnes Community Church in Barnes, WI, on Saturday, April 23, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. with a luncheon to follow.

MARESH-MEREDITH & ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME
803 Main St., Racine (262) 634-7888