Ellen Valeria Pagel
April 14, 1926 - October 31, 2015
Obituary
MADISON-Ellen Valerie Pagel, age 89, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2015. She was born on April 14, 1926, in Kenosha, the daughter of Joe and Rose (Zyzniewski) Lawrence. Ellen graduated from the Wisconsin School of the Deaf, in Delavan, Wis., in 1946. She married Robert L. Pagel on Sept. 17, 1949, in Kenosha and moved to Madison at that time. Ellen worked as a cook and volunteered at Frank Allis School during the lunch hour and later she did bindery work at Cantwell Printing. In 1991, Ellen retired from the State Department of Industry, Labor and Human Relations. Her hobbies included crocheting, walking, taking trips to Las Vegas and Ho Chunk, and spending time with her family and friends. She was a member of Madison Association of the Deaf (MAD) and Wisconsin Association of the Deaf (WAD), Deaf Women's Auxiliary, The Deaf Women's Red Hat Society, Happy 55 Club, Coffee Chat Club and Women's Breakfast Club. Ellen is survived by her loving children, David (Vivian), Janice Hamielec (Ron), and Jim (Susan). She also leaves behind grandchildren, Ryan (Lisa), Matt (Christina), Jesse (Carrie), Jackson, Jessica (Sean) and Abby (Marcio); along with great-grandchildren, Drew, Aubrey and Weston, Natalia, Lucas and Elias, Ezra and Kennedy; as well as several nieces and nephews. Ellen was preceded in death by her husband, Robert in 2003; grandson, Jason in 2012; and all three of her siblings. A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 6 p.m., on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, with the Rev. John Reinke presiding. Refreshments will follow service. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until the time of the service on Friday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Our Savior Deaf Lutheran Church, 3110 Dairy Dr., Madison, WI 53718 or the McFarland Villa, 5206 Paulson Ct., McFarland, WI 53558. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
Events
Visitation
Fri Nov 13, 2015 @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Fri Nov 13, 2015 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Memories
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Claudia
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Sorry to read about the passing away of Ellen. This must be a difficult time of the family to deal it. Nevertheless, we can all draw comfort from God's promise to bring back our our dead loved ones on to a paradise earth free of all pain and suffering. Rev. 21:4. This is going to occur very soon when God's kingdom is establish on earth. We will see our dead love ones in perfect condition. For more information, please visit www.jw.org
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Kristi Nichols-Kading
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My condolences, there is no one like our mothers.
Ellen was such a lovely person and always so appreciative. She was genuinely warm and loving. She was one of my mother and father's favorites as she joins my mother in eternal life.
Beautiful photo of your mother.
She will be missed. Love to the Pagel family.
Kristi Nichols-Kading and Bob Nichols
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Sheri Smith
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It was very sad news to hear of Ellen's passing. My family really enjoyed knowing her, and I especially felt a special bond with her as I was able to use the little bit of sign language that I know to have some very nice conversations with her. I will always remember her as a very sweet lady who enjoyed spending time with her family. Big hugs to all of you. We know this must be a very difficult time. May love and the wonderful memories you share see you through.
Love,
Sheri, John, Aidan & Sarah Smith
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Mary Hamielec
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So sorry for your loss Jan, Jesse and family. The loss of a mother is like no other loss. We learn so much from them about life and love, and when they are gone a big source of strength leaves our corner. But the memories and life's lessons will remain. My best to you during this time. Hugs, Mary Hamielec
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Tom & Rosemary Kleinheinz
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We are so sorry to learn of Ellen's passing so soon after moving from her home in the neighborhood. She did stick it out to the end. That's typical of the very strong lady she has always been. She and Bob had been wonderful neighbors of ours for over 40 years. They even provided us with a babysitter way back then! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Rosemary & Tom Kleinheinz
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Harvey And Trudy Barash
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Dear Janice, David,, and Jim,
We recently learned of the passing of your mother, and my wife and I would like to extend our condolences to your family.
I remember her as a very very kind and gracious woman. She always reminded me of my own mother in her manner, her movements, and her sweet disposition.
I know that at times things were very difficult for her near the end of her lifetime. This was the case with my mom as well. It's interesting that they both passed at age 89.
I'm sure that your memories of her will help to sustain and strengthen you in the years to come.
Every good wish,
Harvey and Trudy Barash