A funeral service for Cleone R. Ellingson was held Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in May City. Pastor Richard Milbrandt officiated.

Pallbearers were Jared Van Engen, Angela Selzer, Tyler Ellingson, Amy Van Engen and Chantelle Martin. Burial was in Harrison Township Cemetery at May City. Hartley Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements.

Cleone Rose “Tootie” Ellingson was born Sept. 9, 1934 in May City, the daughter of Clarence and Rose (Bock) Newkirk. She grew up in May City with three siblings and attended country school through the eighth grade. After comp...