Ellen Zielke Orland Park, Illinois Obituary

Ellen Zielke

Ellen "Bunnie" Zielke, nee Shewmake, age 79, of Crestwood, IL, beloved wife for 56 years to Alvin. Loving mother of Michael Zielke, Diana (David) Simak, David (Cleofe) Zielke and Steven Zielke. Cherished grandmother and number one fan of Jessica, Cameron, Nicholas, Matt, Nicole, Kaylee and Hans. Dearest sister of Richard Shewmake. Ellen was a very giving person to both her family and friends. She was deeply religious and believed in angels watching over her and her family and they are now rejoicing as she has become one of them. Memorial Visitation Friday, July 29, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. with a Memorial Service to follow at 2:00 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Together We Cope or your local food pantry appreciated. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400
July 14, 1937 - July 25, 201607/14/193707/25/2016
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Ellen "Bunnie" Zielke, nee Shewmake, age 79, of Crestwood, IL, beloved wife for 56 years to Alvin. Loving mother of Michael Zielke, Diana (David) Simak, David (Cleofe) Zielke and Steven Zielke. Cherished grandmother and number one fan of Jessica, Cameron, Nicholas, Matt, Nicole, Kaylee and Hans. Dearest sister of Richard Shewmake. Ellen was a very giving person to both her family and friends. She was deeply religious and believed in angels watching over her and her family and they are now rejoicing as she has become one of them. Memorial Visitation Friday, July 29, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. with a Memorial Service to follow at 2:00 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Together We Cope or your local food pantry appreciated. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400

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29
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Friday, July 29 2016
10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Colonial Chapel
15525 S. 73rd Ave.
ORLAND PARK, IL 60462
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29
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Friday, July 29 2016
02:00 PM
Colonial Chapel
15525 S. 73rd Ave.
ORLAND PARK, IL 60462
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