Marie Fola (née Meyer) Ellis, 69

Marie Fola (née Meyer) Ellis, 69, of Bancroft, Wis., passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 3, 2022.

Marie was born in Beloit, Wis., on June 20, 1953, to Leonard and Audrey (Rabenburg) Meyer. Her early years were spent in Afton, Wis., where she attended local schools and graduated from Parker High School in Janesville.

Marie went on to meet David Ellis whom she married on June 1, 1974, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Janesville. She and David had two boys, Jason and Matthew, and an adopted daughter, Heidi. Marie provided for her family by working at the register of deeds and treasurer’s office in Janesville.

In 1989, she and David relocated to Bancroft where Marie held various jobs. She was the owner and operator of Dave’s Den, and she did clerical work for Shulfer’s, and the sheriff’s office, among other places. She then returned to school and became a health unit coordinator at Riverview Hospital. Later on, she gave it all up for her favorite career: Grandma.

Marie was creative. She loved ceramics, sewing, and crocheting and took joy in creating her own greeting cards and invitations. She also had a special fondness for collecting bells. Above all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Marie is survived by her husband, David, and their children; Jason (Nikki), Matthew (Jenny), and Heidi Ellis. She is further survived by seven grandchildren; Staci, Krystal, Velvet, Gypsy, Angel, Xander, and William, three great-grandchildren; Elizabeth, Alyus, and Colton, and a brother, Glen Meyer.

Marie was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Sharon Bartz.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Shannon who is still part of the family and helped when they dearly needed it.

Services for Marie will be held Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at 6 p.m. at Shuda Plover Funeral Home, 2400 Plover Rd. in Plover. Friends and family may gather beforehand to share memories at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4 p.m. until the time of service.

Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.shudafuneral.com.