Ellen D. Clemonds, 93, of Gillespie, died at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield on Saturday, September 22, 2018. She was born on February 24, 1925, in Gillespie to Orville Kelly and Celia (Dillon) Kelly. She married Arden F. Clemonds Sr. on July 6, 1946, in Maryland Heights, MO. He preceded her in death on December 3, 2017.
She was a teacher, a transportation analyst for Illinois Commerce Commission, and a librarian for Gillespie Library. Ellen enjoyed quilting, gardening, and tending to her chickens named after her granddaughter and great-granddaughters.
She is survived by her children, Linda (Roger) Nesch of Springfield, Sharon Clemonds of Wilsonville, and Bruce A. Clemonds of Gillespie; grandchildren, Roger Nesch Jr., Nicole Reynolds, Russell Reynolds, Jeff Nesch, and Steve Clemonds; 11 great-grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; and siblings, Doris Donaldson, Freida Malloy, Edna Audi, Betty Heck, Marjory Taylor, Joe Kelly, Bill Kelly, Mary Lou Jubelt, and Jim Kelly.
Ellen was preceded in death by her parents; spouse; son, Arden Clemonds; infant son, John Clemonds; and siblings, Arlene Griva, John Kelly and Junior Kelly.
Visitation services will be held on Monday, September 24, 2018, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Funeral services are Tuesday, September 25 at 10:30 a.m. at United Methodist Church, Gillespie with Pastor Larry Moreau officiating. Burial will be at Gillespie Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Gillespie Library or Cardinals Children Care. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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