Ellen Anne Knight, 83, of Loves Park, Illinois, and formerly of Tomah, Wisconsin, died on October 24, 2025, at home. Ellen was born on June 6, 1942, to Francis and Theresa (Synder) Graham in Tomah. She was a member of Tomah High School’s graduating class of 1960. In 1960 Ellen enlisted in the United States Navy where she proudly served for 3 years, before joining the U.S. Army Nurse Corps from 1992 to 1996.
Ellen is survived by her wife, Mary Lou Winters; children, Kris Alonso-Knight, Ted Knight of
Rockford, IL; grandchildren, Skylar, Brenna, Brandon Knight, and Sheridan Tifton.
Ellen is preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Teresa Graham; and all her siblings, except Mary Jenson.
A Celebration Of Life will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the American Legion Hall in Tomah, WI, with military honors at 11:00 AM. Food and refreshments to follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully request that memorial contributions be directed to Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 762, Tomah, WI 54660. Online condolences may be given at www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com
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