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Ellen K. West
1948 - 2026
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Ellen West Obituary
Born: January 18, 1948
Died: March 28, 2026
Ellen K. (Moberly) West, 78 of Clinton, IL passed away at 10:09 P.M. on March 28, 2026 at Gibson City Hospital, Gibson City, IL.
Services will be 11 AM Friday, April 3, 2026 at the Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with Brent Zastrow officiating. Burial will follow at Mausoleum Park Cemetery, Clinton, IL. Visitation from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 2, 2026 at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to Clinton Eagles #593 Auxiliary Scholarship Fund.
Ellen was born January 18, 1948 in Clinton, IL, the daughter of William "Bill" E. and Olive G. (Gibson) Moberly. She married Kenneth "Bill" West on May 13, 1989 in Bourbonnais, IL. He passed away June 26, 2008.
Survivors include her brother, James "Jim" Moberly of Clinton, IL; stepchildren, Scott West and Brian West, both of Buffalo, NY, Stephanie (David) Sawyer of Clarence, NY, and David (Erin) West of Buffalo, NY; nine stepgrandchildren, Danielle Keitel, Joshua (fiancée, Courtney Schott) West, Tyler (Julie) West, Nicolas West, Julianna West, Andrew Sawyer, Audrey Sawyer, Samuel West, and Ruby West; step-great-granddaughter, Emma West; and special friend and cousin, Kenova Hicks of Clinton, IL.
Ellen was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; and great-grandson, Everett West.
Ellen graduated from Clinton High School in 1966. She was an English teacher for 34 years before retiring in 2005 from Bradley Central Junior High School, then became a member of the teacher retirement system. She was a member of the Wapella Christian Church and the Clinton Eagles #593 Auxiliary. She enjoyed crocheting, golfing, tending her flowers, shopping, and especially spending time with her family.
Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com
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Marylee Perring
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Dear Jim,
I just learned of Ellen´s passing. I am so sorry for the loss of your dear sister. I know your loss is great and you will miss he. I enjoyed visiting with her at our beloved Eagles Club. Praying for God to give you strength and peace. Very sincerely, Marylee Perring
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