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Sharon Ellis Obituary
Springfield, IL—Sharon Marie (Coggan) Ellis, formerly of Springfield, Illinois died May 26, 2020 at her home. She was 86 years old.
Sharon was born on January 3, 1934 in Springfield, Illinois. Her parents were Galen W. and Irene M. (Kervin) Coggan. She went to St. Agnes Grade School and graduated from Sacred Heart Academy. She married Howard Ronald "Ron" Ellis of Springfield on September 11, 1954. She was employed by the Secretary of State of Illinois and worked for the Aurora Public Schools for 20 years. Sharon is survived by her husband, Ron of Aurora, CO, sons, Larry (Debbie), Craig, Mark (Lisa), David , and daughter Cynthia, four granddaughters and four great grandchildren, brother Robert (Rita) Coggan of Decatur, IL, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her sister Pat Stapleton of Springfield and her parents.
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Mickey Daniels
June 3, 2020
Feel blessed to have had an aunt as special as Aunt Sharon. She was always so much fun to be around. She taught me how to crossstitch and shared her brownie recipe with me that I still use to this day. I know she has left so many with remembered joy and that is how I will remember her.
Carol Ferrer
June 3, 2020
Such fond memories! Sharon, Betty Galligan, Mitzi Hunn, Carole Ann Rudolph, Barb Eck, and I (Carol Kerber) had a great time in our four years at Sacred Heart. Ron, my heartfelt condolences.
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