Ellen Klaus

Ellen Klaus, 88, passed away Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, at West Park Village, where she was a longtime resident.

The daughter of Fred and Mayble Fisher, she was born on May 10, 1930 in Effingham, IL.

Ellen married Earl Klaus in Tulsa, OK, in 1951. He preceded her in death on March 7, 2002.

She was a member of the DAR and First United Methodist Church.

Ellen is survived by four children, Linda Johnson (Mark) of Billings, Rae Jean Monroe (Marty) of Mahtomedi, MN, Bill Klaus of Mesa, AZ, and Bob Klaus (Patricia) of Encinitas, CA.; four grandchildren, Nicholas, Natasha, Andrew and Bryan; great-grandchildren, Leah and Wyatt; her sister, Rose Ann; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will greet friends at a visitation from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary, 1001 Alderson Ave. Interment will be at Yellowstone Valley Memorial Park.