Obituary for Ellen Ruth Stillflew
Mrs. Ellen Ruth Stillflew, 96, of Rural Barry, Illinois, passed away Monday evening, September 2, 2019, in her home.
She was born June 7, 1923, in Ashburn, Missouri, to Roy & Demple (Tompkins) Cluck. They preceded her in death.
She married Russell W. Stillflew on December 4, 1949, in Springfield, Missouri. He preceded her in death on August 1, 1993.
She is survived by 1 son Stephen Stillflew, of Rural Barry, IL, 2 granddaughters, Amanda Stillflew of Rural Barry, IL, and Stephanie Castleberry of Barry, IL, 2 grandsons, Thomas Russell Robinson of New Canton, IL, and Timothy James Robinson, of Quincy, IL, and 4 great grandchildren.
In addition to her husband she was also preceded in death by 1 brother Chet Cluck and 1 daughter-in-law Cathy Stillflew.
Ellen helped her husband farm and she loved animals. She was constantly working and enjoyed her gardening & taking care of her yard. When she did slow down she enjoyed doing her crossword puzzles and crocheting. One of her favorite activities was going shopping with her daughter-in-law.
There is no visitation.
Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 9, 2019, at Park Lawn Cemetery in Barry.
Memorials are suggested to the Quincy Humane Society.
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Previous Events
Graveside
Monday
9
Sep
10:00 AM
Park Lawn Cemetery
Main St.
Barry, IL 62312
Cemetery Details
Location
Park Lawn Cemetery
Main St.
Barry, IL 62312
Memorial Contribution
Quincy Humane Society
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