Obit: Ellis, Malone G. (1940 - 2013)

Contact: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Capelle, Ellis, Fenske, Herring, Killoy, Ruse

----Source: The Star News (Medford, WI) 08/02/2013

Ellis, Malone G. (11 AUG 1940 - 29 JUL 2013)

Malone G. Ellis, 72, of rural Gilman, died on Monday, July 29, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield.

He was born on August 11, 1940 in Cornell to the late Gene and Marsella "Micke" (Killoy) Ellis.

He grew up in the Pershing area and went to Gilman High School. Malone married Jean Ruse on March 25, 1961. The couple started farming in the Donald area. They moved after the DNR bought that farm and then they moved to their current farm east of Hannibal. The couple farmed there until Malone started driving over the road trucking 18 years ago.

Malone was a member of the 32nd Division of the National Guard 51 years ago last spring. He also served on the Gilman Ambulance from 1980 to 1989. Malone enjoyed horseback riding in the early years and was an avid bowler, deer hunter and fisherman and enjoyed woodworking.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Jean of Gilman; his son, David (Andie) Ellis and a daughter, Nadine (Scott) Capelle, both of Gilman; his granddaughter, Mandee Herring; grandsons, Eric Ellis and Colton Capelle; great-granddaughter, Dylan Herring; and his dog, Goober. Malone is preceded in death by his parents, and his in-laws, Elgen and Gladys Ruse.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1 at the Gilman Funeral Home with Rev. Aric Fenske officiating. Inurnment will take place later in the Donald Cemetery. Fellowship will follow the service at Dot and Jerry's.