Stee, Ellen Marie 1942 - 2016

STEE, TATRO

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 8/19/2016 at 16:31:41

Ellen Marie Stee, 73, of Castalia, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Society in Postville, Iowa. Ellen Marie, the daughter of Harlan and Hazel (Tatro) Stee, was born November 20, 1942 in Postville. She was baptized at the Ossian Lutheran Church, Ossian, Iowa and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church, Castalia, Iowa. Ellen graduated from Postville High School in 1961 and completed two years of correspondence courses through AIB in Des Moines. She was a bookkeeper for several area farmers and was the treasurer of Zion Lutheran Church for many years. Ellen and her mother, Hazel were also the Castalia correspondents for the Ossian, Postville, and Decorah newspapers.

Zion Lutheran Church was an important part of Ellen’s life. In addition to being the treasurer, she was a longtime member of the church and Ladies Circle. She was a member of the Women of the Moose Chapter 1735 and was the longtime Secretary of the Hegland Reunion. Ellen loved to play cards and she enjoyed remembering friends and family with birthday, anniversary, and Christmas cards every year. Ellen was also a loyal Iowa Hawkeye fan. She enjoyed watching Hawkeye sports and would occasionally get a little nervous when things weren’t going well.

Ellen is survived by her brother, Harlan (Ann) Stee of Bella Vista, Arkansas; a nephew, Greg (Lisa) Stee; a niece, Kristin Stee; three great nephews; two great nieces; and a great-great nephew.

Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, Harlan and Hazel Stee.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Zion Lutheran Church, Castalia, Iowa. Rev. Alan Wicks will be the officiant.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 15, 2016 at Schutte-Grau Funeral Home in Postville, Iowa and one hour before services at the church on Tuesday.

Interment will be held in Pleasant View Cemetery, Castalia.

Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Postville, Iowa is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Source: Grau Funeral Home database

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