Eleanore `Ellie` Nolden
Eleanore `Ellie` Nolden , Age 82
Eleanore "Ellie" Nolden, age 82 of Baraboo passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023.
Ellie graduated from Portage High School and spent her adult life in Baraboo with her family. She worked extra jobs and long hours to support her girls. It was through these many jobs that she formed long lasting friendships. Work to Ellie was not just a job, but a place where she could make someone beautiful, make someone smile and ensure people had the transportation they needed, even though she herself did not drive. Little did we know that the blessings she brought to others through her work would be just what she needed in the last five years of her life.
When Ellie was not working, she was cooking, baking, watching crime shows or sports on TV and spending time with her family, friends and fur babies. She showered us all with big sloppy kisses that we rubbed in to make them last forever, strong hugs that felt more like a choke hold, and a lot of "I love yous". She always kept us on our toes with the way she verbalized her feelings, making us laugh, blush or cringe.
She is preceeded in death by her parents Henry & Kathryn Statz, brother Bernie, fiance Richard, and son-in-law Rick.
Ellie is survived by her daughters Debbie Nolden, Wendy (Blaine) Bill and Pam Smothers and her brother Ed (Sharon) Statz and sister-in-law Linda Statz. She is also survived by her grandchildren Brenton, Carley (Trae), Jordan (Olivia), Katie (Brent), Shawna (Gunnar), Austin (Sam) and Miranda, great grandchildren Zoey, Aiden, Frankie, Loki, Campbell, Linley, Kyson, Franchesca, Aries, Draven, Akyra, Massaria and many other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
We would like to thank the staff at Meadow Ridge for their 5 years of care for mom. Your extra love, kindness and compassion meant the world to us. An even bigger thank you to the staff at Moments Hospice for the additional support, love and care for mom that allowed her to stay at Meadow Ridge. She loved all of you so much!
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at St. Josephs Catholic Church in Baraboo at 11:00am with Father Jay Poster officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00am until the time of the service at the church. The Redlin-Ertz Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Condolences
Jason Reeves March 06, 2023
Nursing assistant at St Clare Meadows Baraboo , Wisconsin
My thoughts and Prayers are with you guys. Ellie (Twiggy) was the best, I enjoyed getting to know her and listening to her stories. She made me laugh quite a bit. We became close in just a short amount of time, it was very special to me. She was one of my many grandma's I made along the way as a CNA. She will be missed. Fly High Ellie, you are an angel now. 😥â¤ï¸
Kathy L May March 06, 2023
Friend Baraboo , Wisconsin
What a sweet person she was. I always called her my girlfriend and told her I love you. I got many bear hugs from her. I have known her for over 25 yrs. She will be deeply miss by a lot of people. Hugs to her family and friends.
Cynthia Schroeder March 07, 2023
friend BARABOO , Wisconsin
Ellie was a great friend and co worker! She loved being a mom and Grandma for sure! She will be missed!!
David & Jordan Rico March 10, 2023
Mississippi Family Biloxi , Mississippi
I remember her always smiling and grinning when we would come to visit. She always looked happy to see us. We will miss her dearly and her risqué smiles.
Lynette Nettie Artripe March 12, 2023
Friend Baraboo , Wisconsin
I am so sorry for your families loss. I wish I would have seen this sooner. I'm so sorry I miss her send off. My deepest apologies and sympathy to you all