Ellen Mae Janda

Ellen Mae Janda, 94, of Medford Wisconsin, formerly from Arlington Heights, passed away on Wednesday March 26th 2025.

A Celebration of life will be held at Hemer-Pickerign funeral home. Visitation will begin at 10:00am with a service at 11:00am on Thursday May 8th 2025. A private family burial will take place at a later date.

Following the service everyone is invited to Cravings Restaurant for a lunch and time of fellowship.

Ellen was born in Chicago Illinois to Albertina and George on June 2, 1930. Her mother passed away when she was 3 years old and she was raised by her grandmother Hilda Olson. Ellen married Richard Janda and had 5 children- Richard, Victoria, James, Phillip and Peter. They later divorced.

Ellen worked many jobs, and always did whatever it took to take care of her children. Ellen was a very talented performer she could sing, act and dance and boy was she beautiful. Ellen was also a Veteran of the Korean War and served in the Air force as a control tower operator.

Ellen had a very strong faith, she did not attend church on a regular basis however every night you could hear her laying in bed saying her prayers and thanking the good lord for all that she had, she always, ALWAYS had her cross necklace on and close to her heart.

Ellen was the commander of the American Legion post 208 in Arlington Heights Illinois not only once but 4 times: 1985,2011,2012,and 2017!

Ellen is preceded in death by her daughter-Victoria Hugh, her son- Peter Janda, and her ex-husband Richard Janda

Ellen is survived by her children- Richard Janda, James (Pamela Jean) Janda, and Phillip Janda; grandchildren- Rachel (Brad), Kristen (Mike), Laura (Dean), David (Amy), Danielle (Stephan), Allison (Rodney), Samantha (Daniele), Michael (Deanna), Kathleen (Jason), Zabrina (Miles), Rochelle (Scott), Christopher (Nizony), Sheridan, Karissa (Tyler), Sheri; Great grandchildren- Kile, Connor, Scout, Makayla (Alex), Justin (Sheena), Ashley, Alexis, Autumn, Isabel, Tatum, Preston, Paxton, Peyton, Payson, Paislee, Emma Rose, Aksel, Gianna, Gabriella; Great Great grandchildren- Elizabeth, Baylor, Marzena, Azelea, Grace, Willow, Liam. Maddie, Lincoln, Jack and Rhett

The family of Ellen wishes to extend our sincere thank you to Taylor County Hope Hospice, Our House Senior Living in Medford Wisconsin, and special friends Eddie Burke, Laurie and Jim Rehbein and Rita Anderson.

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