Ellen M. Winistorfer
February 16, 1942 ~ September 16, 2015
Age 73, of Forest Lake, formerly of Hunter, North Dakota, passed away after a two year battle with cancer, surrounded by family and friends on September 16th, 2015. Ellen was born February 16th, 1942 in Racine, Wisconsin, to Emil and Catherine (Benzmiller) Bertzyk. She was the oldest of six children. Preceded in death by parents; and two sisters-in-law, Gayle and Evelyn. Survived by two daughters and five grandchildren, Lorraine (Jason) and Tyler Woxland, Hannah, Jared Haraldson; Becky (Ryan) and Monica, Kayla Prestegaard; five brothers, Peter of West Fargo, ND; LeRoy of Rio Rancho, NM; Jim (Camilla) of Garland, TX; Loren of Hunter, ND; Tom of Franksville, WI; and many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to her care givers from the Donna Bauman Adult Foster Care Home. A gathering of family and friends will be held October 24th, 2015, from 1-3PM, at the Hunter Grain Community Room, 201 Main St., Hunter, ND 58048, with a burial to follow at Hunter Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the family, which may be sent to Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Dr. SW, Forest Lake, MN 55025.
I remember meeting you in the elevator of Regions Hospital. I got on the elevator and you stared at me for one floor and then you asked if I was Anne. I looked at you and said “Cookie”. We had so much fun talking that day. All because we had connected on facebook. It was always so special-all of our chats! Will miss the discussions.
Cookie, I feel so fortunate to have had you in my life and care. We had so much fun and laughter. We especially loved to see my husband Tati bring home those ribeye steak sandwiches that we would share and enjoy. you will forever be in our hearts and thoughts. The memory of you make us smile, while our hearts are heavy from the loss of your presence. I know you will be with us in spirit. Rest in Love Cookie..Tati and Donna