Ellen Kalkofen, 90, Antigo, WI

Ellen Kalkofen, 90, of Antigo, Wis., died Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, at Eastview Medical and Rehabilitation Center.
Ellen was born March 10, 1917, in Fergus Falls, to the late Gustave and Mary (Mohs) Schroeder. Following business college, Ellen moved to San Diego, Calif., where she met her husband, Clarence.
After marrying there in 1944, Ellen and Clarence moved to Antigo where they raised their family.
Ellen was a wonderful wife and mother and excelled at all “homemaking” venues. She was a wonderful baker and cook, a beautiful seamstress, and master gardener. She was able to grow beautiful flowers both in Antigo and Florida, where for 30-plus years Ellen and Clarence had a home and spent the winters.
She was a member of Peace Lutheran Church, and was very active in the Dorcas Society for decades. She also served as an officer in the High School Band Parents Association.
Ellen leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Clarence; son, Jim (Marsha) of Brainerd; daughter Kay (Bruce) of Jacksonville, Fla.; son Tom (Diane) of Post Lake; seven grandchildren, Erica Kalkofen of Grandby Lake, Colo., Nathan (fiancé Ashlie) Kalkofen of Minneapolis, Kellie Johnson of Atlanta, Ga., Erik Johnson of Austin, Texas, Joy Kalkofen of Madison, Ann Kalkofen of Madison, and Jill (Scott) of Elgin, Ill.; and two sisters, Sophy Hauschild of Wahpeton, N.D., and Lucille Perkins of Issaquah, Wash.
Ellen was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Robert.
A memorial fund has been established in Ellen's name.
Visitation: One hour prior to the service at the church
Service: 2 p.m. Tuesday, at Peace Lutheran Church in Antigo
Clergy: Rev. David Karolus
Burial: Elmwood Cemetery
Funeral Home: Strasser-Roller Funeral Home