Mary Lou Elliott

Elliott, Mary Lou, 70, of Muskego, WI, was born into Eternal Life Wednesday, September 29, 2010, following a long-term illness. She was born to the late Raymond and Josephine Silvers on April 23, 1940, in Albany, MN. She graduated as an RN from St. Cloud Nursing School in 1961, and married Richard Elliott on June 15, 1963 at The Church of the Seven Dolors in Albany, MN. Mary Lou and Dick moved from Milwaukee to Fond du Lac, WI in 1967, where they lived and raised their four girls for 17 years. They moved to Eau Claire, WI, for a short time, and then moved to Muskego, WI in 1988, where they have lived since. Mary Lou's nursing career spanned over 40 years; she spent the last 21 years working at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. She was an active member of St. Leonard's Catholic Church, and as well as a volunteer for a number of community organizations, including Interfaith. She is survived by her beloved husband, Richard Elliott, and her four daughters, Deborah Krebsbach (Thomas) of Pewaukee, WI; Bridget Elliott of Milwaukee, WI; Michele Vogt (Richard) of Muskego, WI; and Kristin Calvey (Kacey) of Menomonee Falls, WI. She is also survived by her brother, James Silvers (Sophie Aholou) of Bronx, NY and her sister, Jean Heying (David) of Midland, MI; her uncle, Cyril Menth (Laverne) of St. Anthony, MN; seven grandchildren, Kathryn, Josephine, Jacob, Megan, Connor, Mary Grace and John; and many nieces and nephews. A wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Mary Lou was a woman who lived her faith every day of her life. She was loved by all who knew her, and will be greatly missed. Visitation at the MAX A. SASS & SONS FUNERAL HOME , Westwood Chapel, Muskego, WI on Sunday October 3, 2010 from 3 ? 7 PM with a prayer service at 4:30 PM. An additional visitation will be held at ST. LEONARD CHURCH, W173 S7743 Westwood Drive, Muskego on Monday October 4, 2010 from 10-10:45 AM. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 AM. Private Interment St. Lawrence O'Toole Cemetery, Mt. Hope WI.