Cremation rites have been accorded. There will be no visitation or funeral service. The Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ellen was born February 29, 1940, in Clinton, IA, to Albert C. and Charollett (Rahn) Ziegler. She was educated in Clinton grade schools and was a 1957 graduate of Clinton High School. She later attended Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon, IL. On July 26, 1963, she married Gerald R. Conner in Albany, IL. Ellen began her working career at Curtis Company in Clinton, IA. While her husband attended college, she worked in the athletic department at Western Illinois University in Macomb, IL. She later made her longtime career at Northwestern Steel and Wire Company in Sterling, IL, where she dedicated over 33 years of service before retiring in 1999 as an executive secretary. She was a member of the Sterling Moose Lodge #726 and the Sterling American Legion Post #296 Auxiliary. Ellen enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially camping and boating, where she made many cherished memories with her family, friends and with the Good Time Campers. She also had a love for bingo, enjoying both the game and the friendships it brought. Above all, she treasured the moments spent with her family and friends.
Survivors include her husband, Gerald; one daughter, Ronda Conner of Madison, WI; one son, Ryan S. Conner of Madison, WI; eight grandchildren; and one brother, Darrell (Catalina) Ziegler of Fort Lauderdale, FL.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Randy Conner; and one sister, Joan Pedersen.
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