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Ella Wade Obituary
She was born September 3, 1926, to the late Harry Sr. and Charlotte (Wohlers) Petersen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest "Ernie" Wade to whom she was married from August 19, 1951 until his passing September 12, 2002. She was also preceded by her two brothers, Harry and Harold Petersen.
Ella is survived by her children, Karen Jones (Clay), Nancy Paladino (Henry), Clark Wade, Linda Croushorn (Stan), Tracy Wade (Carol); sisters, Lois Schack and Dorothy Nelson; 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Visitation is Friday, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home & Crematory. Funeral service is Saturday, 10:30 a.m., at the funeral home. Interment is in Walnut Hill Cemetery. A reception will follow in the Hoy- Kilnoski Community Room. The family will direct memorials.
This obituary was originally published in The Daily Nonpareil.
1221 North 16th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501-0143
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Mike Korner
February 22, 2012
Sorry for the loss of your Mom. Thinking of all of you.
Ruth Yambor
February 11, 2012
Nancy and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember Mrs. Wade being so kind to me in girl scouts and later greeting me when I voted. My thoughts are with you.
February 10, 2012
Thank you to you and your husband for being the best neighbors anyone could ask for for the past 35+ years. We will miss you terribly and our heartfelt sympathy to your family.
Pat and Tony Avalos
John Collins
February 10, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. We will keep you all in our prayers.
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Susan Herbst-Murphy
February 10, 2012
Condolences in the loss of your mother from your schoolmate.
February 10, 2012
My deepest sympathy to your family.
I have good memories of your mom.
My thoughts and prayers are with you
Sandy (Tews) Cooper
Sue Bauer Moran
February 10, 2012
Ella was a common sense lady with integrity. Ernie & Ella made a perfect couple and made 5 great kids. My sympathy to the family.
February 10, 2012
So very sorry for your loss, I have lots of good memories of your mom..
You are all in my prayers..
God's Blessings
Jean Michalski Uhlenkamp
February 9, 2012
Tracy and Carol- So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I hope that the fond memories you have will sustain you in this difficult time.
Jean Michalski Uhlenkamp
Barb Shank
February 9, 2012
She was a quiet person with many thoughts! She has 5 great kids, and what fun we had at the Wade's house! Everyone knew "Mrs Wade", she will be missed...Hold onto the memories! Prayers are with you all.....Barb Shank
virginia biesendorfer
February 9, 2012
i went to high school and was also confirmed with your mother.we also exchanged christmas'also in 2011. i did not realize he was so ill. ny sympathy to you. lois would remember me, i'm sure.
February 9, 2012
Linda and Family: So sorry to read about the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless! Barb Fisher
February 9, 2012
In 1986 when I was just divorced and had nowhere to go for Thanksgiving, Mrs, and Mr. Wade made sure I ate with their family. I was a neighbor of theirs for many years. She was a wonderful woman and a very kind and decent individual. The world would be a lot better off if we had more people that were like her. This is a very sad time. Bill Andersen
February 9, 2012
She will be missed! A quiet person with many thoughts, and 5 great kids......we had alot of fun hanging around at the house. Seems like everyone knew "Mrs. Wade". Hold tight to the memories.....Barb Shank
February 9, 2012
I am sorry for your loss. Your mother and I were in Girl Scouts together many years ago. We were leaders in the west end. She was a wonderful woman. She was a wonderful leader to a lot of girls.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family,
Lorraine White
Deb Steensen
February 9, 2012
I have so many wonderful memories of all the Wades. So sorry for your loss.
Debbie Keller-/Callaway
February 9, 2012
So sorry for your loss.
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