Ellen A Bratz

Ellen A Bratz

April 20, 1948 - June 22, 2025

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STOUGHTON - Ellen Ann Bratz, age 77, of Stoughton, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on April 20, 1948, in Watertown, the daughter of Herman and Helen (Oviatt) Bratz.


Ellen graduated from Lake Mills High School in 1966, followed by cosmetology school. She worked in retail at the Hilldale Mall, and most recently at John Deere Credit.


Ellen was a lifelong member of Peace Through Christ Lutheran Church. She enjoyed watching all Badgers sports, the Brewers and the Green Bay Packers. She loved crafting and reading.


Ellen is survived by her sister, Lois Thompson; sister-in-law, Sherri Lynn Bratz; nieces, Tara (James) Robb and Alyson Bratz; great-niece, Braelynn Bratz; and great-nephew, Henry Robb. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Dennis Michael Bratz.


A private graveside service will be held at Aztalan Milford Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson Stoughton
Funeral & Cremation Care
1358 Highway 51 N. at Jackson St.
(608) 873-4590



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A Memorial Tree was planted for Ellen Ann Bratz
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Gunderson Funeral Home - Stoughton
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Shauna Harmon
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My condolences, I will miss you Ellen.
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Linda Swangstu
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I remember Ellen as the best pie maker. When there was a family get together. You could always be sure that Ellen would bring one of her pies. She was a great conversationalist and I enjoyed visiting with her. May heaven greet her with open arms. Sonny and Linda Swangstu
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Linda E. Gerke
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I worked with Ellen when American Girl employees were contract employees at John Deere Credit. She was a delight to work with and always welcomed the AG people back the few years we were there. My condolences to her family. I am grateful to have known her. Linda Gerke
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Victoria Sims
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I met Ellen in 1986, when I began working for Farm Plan Corp, which a for years later became John Deere Credit. She was one of the lunch crew each day Monday thru Friday. She was a very gentle, kind, warmhearted person I ever knew. Our core lunch group was Harriet Payne, Helen Ballweg, Kathy Russell, Ellen Bratz. All now who've are now gone. I worked with Ellen until she retired from John Deere. She adored her Brother's two daughters. We enjoyed hearing of their school days from Ellen. She was a great friend and we still met for lunch at Stoughton's Calvers. I will miss her always. Now Dear Ellen may you be enjoying our wonderful Lord and Saviour in Paradise. Love Always Victoria Sims.
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Holly Lynaugh
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Ellen was a very close and dear friend for 39 years. We met at Farm Plan which then turned to John Deere Credit. I retired a year before Ellen but we still went to our craft fairs and yearly shopping trips to Chicago until Covid hit. Then we met for lunch and had weekly very long phone conversations. When I finally had grandchildren she was so excited and made them blankets like the always kind and thoughtful person she was. I am going to miss our visits and the phone conversations. Ellen was my dearest friend and I hope she is free of her pain now. Until we meet again Ellen. Holly Lynaugh

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