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Ellen HEER Obituary

Passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2013 after a brief illness. She is survived by her three beloved children, Alexander William, Caitlin Marie and Stephanie Janelle Heer and her loving sisters; Bonnie (Greg) Convey, Barbara Coffelt, Sally (John) Dribaum and Laura (Pete) Winter. She was preceded in death by her husband Steven. At Ellen's request there will be no services. Friend of Bill W. hansenfuneralhome.com

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Published by Pioneer Press on Aug. 18, 2013.

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November 7, 2013

Hi Sally, Bonnie, Barb &Laura. I just found today about Ellen passing, I had no idea. I'm heartsick. I know this so late but if there is anything at all I can do for any of you please, please let me know. Hugs to Alex, Cait & Stephanie. Love&prayers to all, Karen Leblanc-Brotzler

Laura (Coffelt) Winter

September 9, 2013

All of the "Coffelt Girls" would like to thank each of you for your thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. It means a lot to us that you took the time to reach out in sympathy.

Lexi Wood

August 22, 2013

Again we are all sorry to hear of Ellen's passing. Too bad we could not have lived near all of our cousins so we could have had known each other a little better. I know you'll miss her and much sympathy to the family.

August 20, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. I will always remember the "BEST" slumber parties given by Ellen when we were kids. She had a kind heart and a gentle smile. God bless you all in the loss of your mom/sister. Terry Shannon-Gieser. Cottage Grove, Mn

Cindy Nicklay - Brickzin

August 20, 2013

My deepest sympathy. I will remember Ellen's fresh face and beautiful smile sitting across the table from me in high school. I am so sorry.

LeAnn Stadt

August 19, 2013

Hello Coffelt sisters-Bonnie, Barb, Laura - I used to hang out at your house with slumber parties with all the girlfriends in high school - what fun and so sad about our dear friend Ellen. So Sorry to hear about her passing and may God ease your hearts as you continue each new day without your dear sister, friend and mother. Warmly with love

August 19, 2013

Thinking of all of you, saddened by your loss of your mom,sister..she will be missed by many who called her "friend" with love and sympathy, Melanie Skeates Tischler

Dianna Dullum-Abrahamson

August 19, 2013

My prayers are with you and your family. Your mom/sister was a good friend of mine throughout JR & SR. high at Park in Cottage Grove. She will truly be missed.

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