Ellen M. Lantow

Ellen M. Lantow obituary, Menasha, WI

Ellen M. Lantow

Ellen Lantow Obituary

Visit the Wichmann Funeral Home - Tri-County Chapel website to view the full obituary.

Ellen Lantow, 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on May 21, 2025.

Ellen was born on August 21, 1955, to Francis and Merle Mornard. She grew up in Green Bay, WI. She married the love of her life, Dave Lantow, on March 31, 1978. Together they raised two children.

Ellen worked as a waitress most of her life, but her main focus was always on her family, friends, and grandkids. She was a wonderful mom and grandmother. Ellen was always in motion, she loved the outdoors, taking walks, and was always looking for the next adventure.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Merle; sister, Linda; brother, Danny and his wife, Lita; and niece, Melissa.

She is survived by her husband, Dave; daughter, Lindsey and her children, Paige and Austin; son, Andy; brother, David (Julie); sister, Catherine; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends.

A service for Ellen will be held on Monday, June 2, at 6:00 PM, at Wichmann Tri County Chapel, 1592 S Oneida St, Menasha. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM until the time of service.

The family would like to thank the staff at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center ICU, Neuro team, and nurses for all their care for Ellen and family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Wichmann Funeral Home - Tri-County Chapel

1592 Oneida St., Menasha, WI 54952

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