Ellen Weaver

Ellen Rose Weaver, 93, of Zion, IL, and formerly of Waukesha, WI, passed away on June 22, 2026, in Zion, IL.

Ellen was born on December 17, 1932, in Fort Atkinson, WI, the daughter of Alton and Grace (Timblin) Sauer. She graduated from Waukesha High School, class of 1951, before marrying Ralph "RC" Weaver on August 22, 1955, in Norwich, CT. Ellen owned her own business, Ellen's Nook & Cranny, where she enjoyed teaching knitting, crafting, and sewing. Ellen had a talent for knitting and crafts. She also enjoyed line dancing and square dancing and had a sweet tooth for desserts and chocolate. She was a member of Zion's Women Club, Zonta International Club, and The Way Church.

She is survived by her children, Robert (Monica) Weaver and Linda (Jeffery) Norman; six grandchildren, Rachel (Nate) Olsen, Matthew (Ruthie) Grau, Nichole (Scott) Fuller, Jeffery (Madison) Norman, Justin (Gigi) Norman, and Jenna (Steven) Richardson; ten great-grandchildren, Christine, Mora, Denis, Temperance, Ceili, Elijah, Grace, Harlan, Laila, and Autumn. She was preceded in death by her daughters, Mary Grau and Lynn Ann Weaver; husband, Ralph "RC" Weaver; brother, Robert Sauer; father, Alton Sauer; and mother, Grace Musolf. 

Memorial visitation  will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., followed by a memorial service at 6:00 p.m. at Lighthouse Community Church, 600 College Ave., Winthrop Harbor, IL. A private burial service will be held at Mt. Olivet Memorial Park in Zion, IL.