Eleanor Elliott

Eleanor Elliott, 70, of Markville, Minnesota died on June 17, 2009 at her home with her family by her side. Eleanor was born on July 10, 1938 in Robbinsdale, Minnesota to Clinton and Mabel Burson. Eleanor graduated Valedictorian at Robbinsdale High School Class of 1956. She married Melvin R. Elliott, Sr. on January 5, 1956 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Eleanor served as Town Clerk of Arna Township and cemetery sexton for 28 years. She also served as the Fire Warden for the area for 35 years. Eleanor was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church where she served as a past treasurer. She was also involved in the area Homemakers Club, and the WELCA group. Eleanor was a very caring person and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband Melvin R. Elliott, Sr. of Markville, MN; children Mel R. (Jan) Elliott, Jr. of Markville, MN, William (Peggy) Elliott of Lino Lakes, MN, Todd (Vicki) Elliott of Markville, MN, and Julie (Jason) Vanasse of Milltown, WI, grandchildren Jennifer, Blair, Candy, Bryce, Clint, Matthew, Logan; great grandchildren Taylor, Raven; step grandchildren David, Gary, Kendra, and Cory; step great grandchildren Taylor, Courtney, Jordyn, Brianna, Mariah and Isabella; brother Clayton (Judy) Burson of Hastings, MN; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be Monday, June 22, 2009 at 1:00 PM at Zion Lutheran Church, Markville, Minnesota with Pastor Tim Faust officiating. Memorials preferred to the St. Jude’s Children’s Research. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, Wisconsin.