Marlene M. Ellingboe, age 90 of Baldwin and formerly of Spring Valley, Wisconsin, died the evening of Saturday, September 20, 2025, at home, with her family by her side. Marlene was born August 31, 1935, in Winona Minnesota, the daughter of William and Frances (nee Moga) Watembach. Marlene was united in marriage to Delmar on July 31, 1954. Their union in marriage would be blessed with seven children.
Marlene raised her seven children then spent 17 years as a CNA at the Parkview Nursing Home in Woodville, WI. In retirement she volunteered at Treasures from the Heart and the Senior Center in Baldwin, WI. She enjoyed traveling, puzzles, playing games, enjoying nature and spending time with her family. She was a member of the Wilson American Legion Post #330 along with Delmar.
Marlene was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Delmar; one brother; and two sons. She is survived by her brother, Tom (Ellen) Watembach; her children, Jeff (Mary Beth) Ellingboe of Minneapolis MN, Kathy Palmer of Baldwin WI, Greg (Andrea) Ellingboe of Chandler AZ, Jackie (CJ) Hunter of Chandler AZ, and Eric (Heidi) Ellingboe of Dubuque IA; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial for Marlene Ellingboe will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 105 Sabin Avenue in Spring Valley WI, with Father Anbu officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to mass at church, and from 3:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 24, 2025, at the O’Connell Family Funeral Home, 1010 Newton Street in Baldwin, WI.
Memorial contributions in memory of Marlene may be directed to Adoray Home Health & Hospice, a western Wisconsin agency providing health care and comfort to people with advanced illnesses.
