Ellenbecker, MarlysMarlys Mae Ellenbecker, 68, of Wausau, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2017 at the UW Hospital in Madison.Marlys was born on April 10, 1948, to Ervin and Olga (Yessa) Gruening, in Wausau. She married Bernell Ellenbecker on October 16, 2010.Marlys will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Marlys loved traveling with Bernell, working on puzzles, having friends over for an afternoon of games or cards and an occasional jaunt to the casino. She was an avid Packers, Brewers and country music fan.She is survived by her husband, Bernell Ellenbecker, one son Todd (Kathy) Freiberg, Yorkville, IL; one daughter, Tina (Charles) Franks, Katy, TX; six grandchildren, two sisters, Sandy (Larry) Kath, Appleton; Connie (Mark) Knapp, Kronenwetter; one brother, Cal (Ruby) Gruening, IL, one step son Steve (Laura) Ellenbecker, Rothschild and many other family members.Marlys was preceded in death by her father, mother and sisters Ione Menne and Cindy Carlson.Graveside service will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 11:00a.m. at Pine Grove Cemetery, Wausau with Pastor Steven Gjerde officiating. John J. Buettgen Funeral Home is assisting family at this time. On line condolences can be made at
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