RACINE - Eleanor Annetta “Elly” Lawrenz, 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at her home. She was born on July 21, 1920 in Racine the daughter of the late Peter and Annetta (nee: McClellan) Neidhardt. Elly was united in marriage to Robert Lawrenz on November 23, 1940 in Racine. She was employed as a custodian by Korndoerfer and Salvano Construction Company for many years. When able, Elly faithfully attended Emmaus Lutheran Church, was a devoted member to the VFW and found great enjoyment in knitting, crocheting, bird watching and volunteered at Lincoln Lutheran Nursing Home. Elly is survived by her three daughters; Donna Sharp, Judy Wilson and Sue Justman. She is further survived by son-in-law, Ronald Witt; grandchildren, Christopher Witt, Julianne (David) Dwyer, James Frasher, Jeff (Heather) Streuli and Tammie (Kevin) Sullivan. Elly is also survived by great grandchildren, Cami, Cameron and Cain Witt, Alyssa and Tyler Sullivan, Trevor and Caleb Streuli and Joshua and Jamie Harmalink and one great-great grandson, Ceeton Witt. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends. Elly was preceded in death by her husband, Robert on September 2, 2010, daughter, Bonnie Witt and son-in-law, William Justman. Elly’s funeral service will be held at Sturino Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 11 am with Rev. Mary Janz officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Monday, January 25, 2016 from 5pm until 7 pm and will continue on Tuesday from 10 am until service time. She will be laid to rest next to her husband at Graceland Cemetery following services. Online condolences may be expressed at sturinofuneralhome.com Sturino Funeral Home 3014 Northwestern Ave. Racine, WI 53404 262-632-4479