Kent, Kevin and family-i remember your Mom as seeming younger than most of our parents in spirit, and I think it was because she was interested in each of us 'kids' not just in a remote way but more actively. She cared. In sure she was a great teacher too. We're thinking of you.

John Benson & family

Message from Jesse & Jennifer Reinhardt

September 7, 2017 9:33 AM

Condolences to the family. Doris and the family have been in our prayers this week. I will always remember her smile and laughter filling the room at great grandma's or at grandma and grandpa's house.

Message from Milo & Betty (Ellis) Helgerson

September 5, 2017 5:52 PM

To the Family of Doris Ellis.
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mother! Your Mom was so special!
What a great Mom----and Teacher!!!
We are traveling so unable to attend the burial. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Thinking of you. Milo & Betty Helgerson

Message from Kathy (Smith) Steffes

September 5, 2017 11:26 AM

Was so sorry to read about your mom this morning. I remember her as fun loving and full of life! Sending prayers to all of you.

A candle was lit by Dawn Ziegler on September 5, 2017 10:29 AM

Message from Dawn M Ziegler

September 5, 2017 10:29 AM

I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was such a Special lady!!! I always loved coming to your house and she always made us feel right at home and never let us leave hungry. We spent many a Sunday there. She will always be in my Heart. My thoughts, prayers and Love are with you all.

Message from Pat McConohy

September 5, 2017 7:42 AM

A wonderful teacher and person. The children sat around table today and remenised about all the fun times in her classroom, especially "airplane" trips. Blessings to all.

A candle was lit by Lori Thiede Michaelsen on September 5, 2017 7:40 AM

A candle was lit by Penny Bickford on September 4, 2017 4:54 PM

A candle was lit by Roland Genz & Family. on September 4, 2017 2:03 PM

Message from Roland Genz & Family

September 4, 2017 2:01 PM

Thought & Prayers for the family our deepest condolences for your loss

Message from KRIS Klaas-Michels

September 4, 2017 1:21 PM

One of the BEST teachers!! She touched the hearts of many. She sure made moving to Iowa a lot more welcoming!! Also loved her stories about family, her twins and the Hawkeyes! God called home a wonderful angel! Thoughts and prayers extended to her family and friends! ❤️

Message from Sue Warren

September 4, 2017 12:19 PM

She was a fantastic teacher and made learning fun. My condolences to her family.

Message from Larry Burke

September 4, 2017 11:40 AM

What a great teacher. When you are in 4th grade and your teacher can talk shop about the Hawks, there is nothing cooler in the world. She will be missed.

A candle was lit by Jean Truelsen on September 4, 2017 10:56 AM

A candle was lit by Michelle Gold Smith on September 4, 2017 10:51 AM

A candle was lit by Rita Mullen on September 4, 2017 10:40 AM

A candle was lit by Shelly Borota on September 4, 2017 10:37 AM

Expression of Sympathy

A SPATHIPHYLLUM was sent on September 4, 2017

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. The Schmidt Family

A candle was lit by Peggy Driscoll on September 4, 2017 10:06 AM

A candle was lit by Traci Fuller Clary on September 4, 2017 10:02 AM

Message from Randy Banowetz

September 4, 2017 9:56 AM

Mrs. Ellis was my favorite teacher at St. Joe's. She was compassionate, kind, understanding person. She had a way with teaching kids and we will forever be grateful for that. Rest in heaven.

Message from Glenn & Shirley Stewart

September 4, 2017 9:55 AM

So sorry to hear of your moms passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Message from Bradley S. Anderson

September 4, 2017 9:50 AM

Our sincerest condolences to all of the Ellis family on the passing of your mom. She was always a nice lady. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Bradley & Susie Anderson and family

A candle was lit by Rita (Schlitter) Walker on September 4, 2017 9:16 AM

Expression of Sympathy

A MOUNTAIN MEADOW PEDESTAL ARRANGEMENT was sent on September 4, 2017

Love from Mark, Mary Beth and Diane and Jessica Walby. Doris will be missed by us as she was our favorite aunt. May she rest in peace.