d a stroke in 1987 and made the decision to retire and travel. While enjoying winter in Texas, she met Alrow Funk and they were married in 1988. The two enjoyed traveling, playing cards and spending time with family and friends. Al passed away in 2006. In 2009, Ellen moved to Shorewood Commons where she dominated the cribbage table and kicked butt at Wii bowling. In 2014, she moved to Meadow Lakes Senior Living where she lived out her days winning at bingo and anxiously awaiting the next outing with family. Ellen was a loving daughter, wife, mother and grandmother. Her family was her life and her legacy will live on through them. Those who will be missing her include her 5 children: Jane (David) Amdahl of Osakis, MN, their children, Kim (Mike) Kusilek of LaConner, WA, Kevin (Jen) Amdahl of St. Cloud, MN, John (Kristi) Amdahl of Lakeville, MN; Jerry (Jodi) Olson of Pine Island, MN, their children, Jesse and Sarah, and Jerry's children, John (Krystal) Olson of Rochester, MN and Jeff Olson of San Antonio, TX; Julie (Mark) Farmakes George of Minneapolis, MN and her children, Amanda (Nathan) Karjalahti of Bloomington, MN, and Andrew Farmakes of Minneapolis, MN; Jeff (Lynn) Olson of Rochester, MN; and Janis (Paul) Evers of Rochester, MN, and their children, Kaylie, Drake and Anika, and 11 great-grandchildren. Her parents welcomed her in Heaven. Ellen's life will be celebrated at Ranfranz & Vine Funeral Home, at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 21, with visitation at 10 a.m. Guests are invited to join the family for a luncheon immediately following the service. Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home 5421 Royal Place NW Rochester MN 55901 www.ranfranzandvinefh.com