Mary Ellen Ellsworth, 88, formerly of Moose Lake,  passed away March 31, 2023 at New Perspectives Senior Living in Waconia, MN.

Ellen, as she was affectionately called, was born December 9, 1934 to Arthur and Jennie (Luomanen) Anderson in Automba Township, Minnesota. She attended school in Kalevala and Barnum.

Ellen married Gerald W. Ellsworth March 2, 1954. They made their home in rural Moose Lake.

Ellen enjoyed living on a small farm, raising cattle, and gardening. She reupholstered furniture for many years in the basement of their home. She was a Girl Scout leader, a Sunday School teacher, and member of the United Methodist Church women's group. She loved to play her harmonica for anyone who would listen.

Ellen was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald; infant son David; her parents, Arthur and Jennie; and sister, Irene (Bill) Olson.

She will be remembered by daughters:  Gayle (Garret) Bitker, Joyce (Marty) Zincke; grandchildren: Gwen (David) Isaacson, Kyle Magnuson, Grace (Andrew) Luberda, and Greta Zincke; sister; Beverly (Philip) Nesseth; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and many friends.

A Gathering of Family and Friends will be from 10 am until the 11 am Memorial Service on Friday, April 14, 2023 in Barnum Community United Methodist Church.  Spring inurnment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Barnum.

Arrangements by Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home, Moose Lake.