Ellis, Wilbur "Bill," 1893-1950

ELLIS, LUDWIGS

Posted By: Lydia Lucas-Volunteer (email)
Date: 10/4/2011 at 23:19:37

EX-CHATSWORTH RESIDENT DIES

Funeral services for Wilbur "Bill" Ellis of Storm Lake, who died Wednesday, March 8, were held Saturday, March 11, at the Lutheran church in that city.

Mr. Ellis, a former resident of Chatsworth, had lived at Storm Lake the past 12 years. He was born at Grant City, Iowa, in 1893, where he lived until he was 15. At that age he went to Brunsville and Le Mars where he was employed. Later he lived at Chatsworth and about 20 years ago he married Miss Ann Ludwigs. After his marriage he continued to live at Chatsworth for a time and 17 years ago he moved to Alta. Five years later he moved to Storm Lake.

Survivors are the widow; two daughters, Mrs. Don Christensen and Patricia of Storm Lake; two grandchildren; two brothers and two sisters.

Source: Hawarden Independent, March 23, 1950.

For the same issue of the Independent: Mrs. Lloyd C. Johnson returned last week from Storm Lake where she attended the funeral of her brother-in-law, Wilbur Ellis.