Frances
Frances Ellinger
Frances Ellinger passed away Friday, December 12, 2014 in Kalamazoo.
Mrs. Ellinger was born March 31, 1925 in Oakland, CA to James and Edith (Johncock) Powers. For 25 years, together with her husband, she owned and operated Corky’s Drive-In in Allegan. She was later employed as a greeter with Wal-Mart. In her leisure time she enjoyed playing Pepper and Poker. Fran was a member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary and the Women of the Moose.
Surviving are two sons, Ron (Sue) Ellinger of Otsego and Bill Ellinger of Otsego; 6 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Richard Ellinger; her brother, Duane ‘Duke’ Powers; and her sister, Jane Ann Powers.
In accordance with her wishes cremation and taken place.
Contributions in memory of Fran may be made to the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.
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Tim and Marcia Quigley
December 16, 2014 at 10:55 am
Prayers and blessings to all of the Ellinger Family.
She was always so kind to us, always had a smile on her face! May she rest in peace.
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Susan (Jerrett) and Tom Sawasky
December 16, 2014 at 1:48 pm
To the Ellinger family,
We have you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
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Andrea Creech
December 16, 2014 at 7:20 pm
So sad for Frans passing. She sure was a sweet gal with a huge heart. I sure will miss her.
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Arch & Sandy Woodstock
December 16, 2014 at 7:52 pm
Bill, Ron and Families,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. She will be truly missed.
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Tammy Thompson-Drake
December 17, 2014 at 8:35 am
So very sorry, Franie will be missed, they use to have fish frys with my Grandparents, and worked with her for many years, she had a big heart and we all loved her. Prayers for you all. God bless each of you.
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Nancy & Steve Motter
December 17, 2014 at 8:57 am
Our condolences to Frances’s family she was a loving lady and will be missed deeply by all her family and friends. She with the Lord now in peace God Bless everyone.
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stacey syers
December 17, 2014 at 9:10 am
To the family, sorry for your loss.
Frannie was such a nice person and will be missed by many.
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Larry & Kathi Fuss
December 17, 2014 at 9:37 am
Our condolences to the Ellinger family at this difficult time!
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Misty Sweet
December 17, 2014 at 12:56 pm
Fran was an amazing woman she was always filled with life and love. She will be greatly missed. I enjoyed playing pool with her.
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Sherri Vassau
December 17, 2014 at 9:46 pm
Sweet Tiny Fran will always hold a place in my heart and memory. She was an Angel we were all blessed with to know in this life time. So Very sorry for your loss. Praying her memory is held in the lives that she has touched. God Bless
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Agnes Schmitt Vanarsdal
December 18, 2014 at 6:21 am
To all of Franie’s family. My deepest Symapthy and may God’s grace be with each of you. I loved her, she was such a kind and loving soul. Hugs!
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Ron and Gail (Foster)Tutewiler
December 18, 2014 at 7:40 am
So sorry to hear about Fran. She was such a joy to be around. We missed seeing her at Wal-Mart when we came back to Michigan. The family is in our thoughts and prayers.
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SANDY WALLACE HOLLAND
December 19, 2014 at 11:32 am
DEAR RON AND SUE
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF YOUR MOTHER, YOU WILL HAVE SPECIAL MEMORIES OF HER TO HOLD IN YOUR HEARTS FOREVER. GOD BLESS YOU ALL
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Margie and Mike Korabik
December 20, 2014 at 10:21 am
Bill, our deepest sympathy. Fran was such a sweetheart. I so loved seeing her at Walmart and that smile of hers and her caring ways. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers
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Cookie Klotz
December 31, 2014 at 12:40 pm
I worked for Fran @ Corky’s for 3 summers and loved working for her and Heiney. It was great experience and she always remembered me when I would go to Wal-Mart when she was working. Fran was a fun and funny lady I will miss her
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Mrs. Ellinger was born March 31, 1925 in Oakland, CA to James and Edith (Johncock) Powers. For 25 years, together with her husband, she owned and operated Corky’s Drive-In in Allegan. She was later employed as a greeter with Wal-Mart. In her leisure time she enjoyed playing Pepper and Poker. Fran was a member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary and the Women of the Moose.
Surviving are two sons, Ron (Sue) Ellinger of Otsego and Bill Ellinger of Otsego; 6 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Richard Ellinger; her brother, Duane ‘Duke’ Powers; and her sister, Jane Ann Powers.
In accordance with her wishes cremation and taken place.
Contributions in memory of Fran may be made to the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.
Messages of condolence may be posted at www.
WinkelFuneralHome
.com
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Tim and Marcia Quigley
December 16, 2014 at 10:55 am
Prayers and blessings to all of the Ellinger Family.
She was always so kind to us, always had a smile on her face! May she rest in peace.
Reply
Susan (Jerrett) and Tom Sawasky
December 16, 2014 at 1:48 pm
To the Ellinger family,
We have you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
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Andrea Creech
December 16, 2014 at 7:20 pm
So sad for Frans passing. She sure was a sweet gal with a huge heart. I sure will miss her.
Reply
Arch & Sandy Woodstock
December 16, 2014 at 7:52 pm
Bill, Ron and Families,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. She will be truly missed.
Reply
Tammy Thompson-Drake
December 17, 2014 at 8:35 am
So very sorry, Franie will be missed, they use to have fish frys with my Grandparents, and worked with her for many years, she had a big heart and we all loved her. Prayers for you all. God bless each of you.
Reply
Nancy & Steve Motter
December 17, 2014 at 8:57 am
Our condolences to Frances’s family she was a loving lady and will be missed deeply by all her family and friends. She with the Lord now in peace God Bless everyone.
Reply
stacey syers
December 17, 2014 at 9:10 am
To the family, sorry for your loss.
Frannie was such a nice person and will be missed by many.
Reply
Larry & Kathi Fuss
December 17, 2014 at 9:37 am
Our condolences to the Ellinger family at this difficult time!
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Misty Sweet
December 17, 2014 at 12:56 pm
Fran was an amazing woman she was always filled with life and love. She will be greatly missed. I enjoyed playing pool with her.
Reply
Sherri Vassau
December 17, 2014 at 9:46 pm
Sweet Tiny Fran will always hold a place in my heart and memory. She was an Angel we were all blessed with to know in this life time. So Very sorry for your loss. Praying her memory is held in the lives that she has touched. God Bless
Reply
Agnes Schmitt Vanarsdal
December 18, 2014 at 6:21 am
To all of Franie’s family. My deepest Symapthy and may God’s grace be with each of you. I loved her, she was such a kind and loving soul. Hugs!
Reply
Ron and Gail (Foster)Tutewiler
December 18, 2014 at 7:40 am
So sorry to hear about Fran. She was such a joy to be around. We missed seeing her at Wal-Mart when we came back to Michigan. The family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Reply
SANDY WALLACE HOLLAND
December 19, 2014 at 11:32 am
DEAR RON AND SUE
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF YOUR MOTHER, YOU WILL HAVE SPECIAL MEMORIES OF HER TO HOLD IN YOUR HEARTS FOREVER. GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Reply
Margie and Mike Korabik
December 20, 2014 at 10:21 am
Bill, our deepest sympathy. Fran was such a sweetheart. I so loved seeing her at Walmart and that smile of hers and her caring ways. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers
Reply
Cookie Klotz
December 31, 2014 at 12:40 pm
I worked for Fran @ Corky’s for 3 summers and loved working for her and Heiney. It was great experience and she always remembered me when I would go to Wal-Mart when she was working. Fran was a fun and funny lady I will miss her
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