Ellen Weissinger

Ellen M. Weissinger, 76, of Janesville, died on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017, at Mercy Hospital & Trauma Center.
She was born in Mondovi on Feb. 17, 1941, the daughter of the late Allen B. and Ruth V. (Eaves) Hill. Ellen graduated from Mondovi High School and later married Hubert J. Weissinger on Sept. 2, 1961. He predeceased her on July 19, 1999. Ellen and her husband moved to Janesville in 1964 and were members of Asbury United Methodist Church.
In her earlier years, Ellen worked at Robinson Cleaners and later Accudyne Corp. for 25 years. Ellen was a social butterfly, who enjoyed Bingo, puzzles, knitting and playing cards. Her favorite joy was spending time with her daughters and their families. Ellen was always a very friendly woman who accepted everyone as they were, unconditionally. Everyone in the neighborhood felt very welcomed at her home. She was their adopted mother and grandmother.
Ellen is survived by four daughters, Renee (Jim) Hinkle, Mary (Ted) Rose, Jodie (Brian) Olson and Bobi (Bill) Abraham, all of Janesville; grandchildren, whom she loved dearly, Nicole Hinkle, Amanda (Jonah) Okane, Brianna (Jessie) Nightengale, Tanya (Justin) Bloom, Ashley (Matt) Trezek, Billy Abraham, Morgan Olson and Brennan Abraham; great-grandchildren, who she adored, Makayla, Kyle, Logan, Jace, Izaiah and Kenlee; sister, Lee Powers of Kenosha; special nephew, Jeff Hill; several other nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
In addition to her husband and parents, Ellen was preceded in death by her infant son, Robert; brother, Robert Hill; stepfather, Raymond Moore.
Funeral services were held at 6: p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23, at the Whitcomb – Lynch Funeral Home, with Rev. Will Jewson officiating. Graveside services were held on Friday at Oak Park Cemetery, Mondovi.
Assisting the family was Whitcomb – Lynch Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 21 S. Austin Road, Janesville, (608) 752-2444, www.whitcomb-lynch.com.