Obituary of Elinor R. Sundell

Elinor R. "Elle" Sundell Age 80, of Spencer, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield. To honor Elle's wishes, private services were held with her family. Elle was laid to rest in West Spencer Cemetery in the Town of Sherman, Clark County. She was born March 3, 1936 in Mifflin, WI, the daughter of Roy and Milda (Knebel) Heath. Elle was married to John Day in August of 1955. They later divorced. She married Charles Sundell in May of 1969. Along with being a homemaker and caring for her family and her elderly mother, Elle worked in various clerical aide positions and retired as secretary for the Spencer Public School System. Elle was a member of a local bowling team and enjoyed spending time at the cabin on Soo Lake in Phillips. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran church in Spencer. Survivors include her children: John (Joy) Day of Brentwood, TN, Thomas (Lori) Day of Austin, MN, Jim (Jody) Day of Spencer, Mike (Karla) Day of Coal Valley, Il, Jeff Day of Longwood, FL and Kathy (Kevin) Tremelling of Marshfield; her grandchildren: Sarah, Michael, Kate, Matthew, Daniel, Jeremy, Jacob, Samatha, Jessica, Kendra and Kyle; her great granddaughter Isabelle; A lifelong friend Ruth Jenkins of Platteville; a special friend Margaret Cox of Spencer along with other relatives and many friends. Elle was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Charles, a grandson Bradley, a daughter-in-law Sheri and one sister Delores. In lieu of flowers, if desired the family is accepting memorials in Elle's name to the Spencer Fire Department Support Association. Arrangements are under the care of Life Tributes Funeral Home-Spencer. Visit www.lifetributesfuneralhome.com to share thoughts and condolences.