Ellen Hoover

Ellen (Kesler) Hoover

May 20, 1930 – September 27, 2025

Ellen, at 95 years old, passed away in Manhattan, Kansas on September 27, 2025. Ellen leaves behind her three children: Mike Hoover (Bobi), Jane Bartlett (Bob), Laura Thiel (Dave); six grandchildren: Emily Kiefer, K.C. Evers (Byron), Brian (Lisa), Clay (Kim), Mike (Jill) Bartlett and Grace Thiel; seven great-grandchildren: Clarissa, Ashlyn (Trey), Adriana, Kamryn, Elly, Anna and Samson. Ellen is also survived by her sister, Kate Kesler (Hatfield) and sister-in-law, Donna Kesler (Hixon).

Ellen was born and raised in Champaign, Ill. She was one of 5 siblings born to Clarence and Glenora Kesler. Ellen was married for over 60 years to William "Bill" Hoover who preceded her in death in 2010. Together Ellen and Bill moved to Colorado and then to Virginia before settling in Manhattan, Kansas, which has been home since 1966.

Ellen was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She loved entertaining and inspired many with her ability to host the most delicious dinner parties and celebrations. She was an avid golfer and was proud to be the first female president of the Manhattan Country Club. Her competitive nature came to life both on the golf course and at the bridge table.

Those who knew Ellen are well aware that she seldom had idle hands – she was a quilter, knitter, rug braider, seamstress and enjoyed almost any type of creative endeavor.

Ellen was also passionate about her political beliefs . . . no one who met her could question how she stood on almost any political subject – she was a conservative and very vocal republican through and through.

Simply put, she lived a life well-lived. No person is ever really gone, who lives on in the memories of their family and friends.

A Celebration of Life in honor of Ellen will be held at the Manhattan Country Club on Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 2 to 4 p.m. Private inurnment will be at the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan.

Memorial contributions in memory of Ellen may be made to the Good Shepherd Homecare & Hospice House in Manhattan. Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Online condolences may be left for the family through the funeral home website at www.ymlfuneralhome.com