Norma Jean McEllin, age 92, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2024.
Born in Effingham, Illinois in 1931 to her parents Ferdinand and Frances Koester, Norma Jean rode a tractor years before she drove a car. Norma Jean worked as a nurse for the Santa Fe railroad before moving to Chicago, where she met her husband, Edward, at a Polka dance. She was a longtime resident of Elmhurst, Illinois.
Cherished wife of 48 years to the late Edward McEllin. Beloved mother of Steven (Elva), Tom, Cathy (Bernie Carroll), Edward, and Gregg (Jose Arjona). Loving grandmother of Justin, Daniel (Emily), Andrew, Christian, Mikayla, Jessica, Ethan, Madelynn, Matthew, and Max. Dearest sister-in-law of Mary Ann McEllin, Jack McEllin, and Mildred Koester. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.
A visitation was held on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Elmhurst Community Funeral Home – THE AHLGRIM CHAPEL, 567 S. Spring Road, Elmhurst, Illinois. An additional visitation was held on Friday, August 23, 2024 at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial held at Visitation Catholic Church, 779 S. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Hillside, Illinois.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Norma Jean’s name to the Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60607, or 1-877-637-2955.
She was literally loved by all who knew her.
For information, Elmhurst Community Funeral Home – THE AHLGRIM CHAPEL, (630) 834-3515 or www.ElmhurstFH.com.
