Bernice Naomi Ellefson

- 2009

• Name	Bernice Naomi Ellefson
  Born	Highland Memorial Park, Appleton, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin
  Gender	Female
  Birth	10 Apr 1926
  Died	27 Dec 2009	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin
  Notes	December 29, 2009 Gitter, Bernice Naomi Bernice Naomi Gitter, age 83, of Appleton, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2009, at Appleton Health Care Center following a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born on April 10, 1926, daughter of the late J. Edward and Myrtle (Law) Ellefson. Bernice graduated from Appleton High School class of 1943. On March 22, 1947, Bernice was united in marriage to Clem C. Gitter and together they farmed in Greenville until his death in 1995. Bernice is survived by four step-grandchildren: Greg (Karen) Gitter, Appleton; Sheri (Jody) Gorges, New London; Julie Gitter, Neenah; and Amanda (Brian) Nushart, Appleton; a step-daughter-in-law, Sandy Gitter, Appleton; and five step-great-grandchildren. She is further survived by two brothers: Lloyd and Norman Ellefson, both of Appleton; two sisters: Dorothy Papenfus and Myrtie (Russ) Krueger, both of Appleton; in-laws: Lester (Mary) Gitter, Eugene (Helen) Gitter, Lillian Gitter; and many nieces, nephews and friends. In addition to her husband Clem, she was preceded in death by a step-son, Terry Gitter; two brothers: Elven (Ruth) Ellefson and Edwin (Geraldine) Ellefson; a sister, Lucille (Herb) Kahler; sisters-in-law: Eva Ellefson and Regina (Gene) Ellefson; and brother-in-law, Gordon Papenfus. A funeral service for Bernice will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2009, at Star of Hope Chapel (Highland Memorial Park) with Deacon Dave DeYoung presiding. Interment will be held in Highland Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 12 p.m. until the hour of service at the chapel on Wednesday. A heartfelt thank you to the staff, Doctors and Nurses of the Oncology Department at Appleton Medical Center, to the staff of Appleton Health Care Center and to the family and friends for their prayers and support. A special thank you to a very devoted niece and nephew David and Darlene Maves. Bernice will be remembered for her sewing talent and her ease of conversation. She will be missed by many. VALLEY FUNERAL HOME 2211 N. Richmond Street Appleton, WI 54911 920-733-5435 www.valleyfh.com "Serving as would be Served"
  Person ID	I218912	Little Chute Historical Society
  Last Modified	28 Dec 2009

  
  

  Father	James Edward Ellefson,   b. 16 May 1889, Waupaca County, Wisconsin ,   d. 14 Oct 1978, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin  (Age 89 years)
  Mother	Myrtle May Law,   b. 22 Oct 1895, Maple Creek, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin ,   d. 08 Dec 1979, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin  (Age 84 years)
  Family ID	F86723	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Clem Carl Gitter,   b. 22 Jun 1917, Hortonville, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin ,   d. 15 May 1995, Greenville, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin  (Age 77 years)
  Married	22 Mar 1947
  Children	1. Living
  Family ID	F86722	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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