Ellen Joy Emmitt, 71, of Delavan, WI passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

Ellen was born on December 20, 1953, to the late Kenneth and Dorys (Tifft) Roenneburg. She married Michael Emmitt on June 22, 1972, he preceded her in death at a very young age.

Ellen graduated from Madison West High School, being a Madison local, she decided to continue her education at the University of Madison. She first attended for a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education followed by a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.

She loved music, art, traveling, and living life to the fullest. Ellen was a very active person in her community, and with her love of music, she always volunteered at the Delavan Bandshell. She truly did love and support her community of Delavan.

We will always remember her love and support for family, strong-will, stubbornness, and determined personality for years to come.

Ellen is survived by her daughter Michelle (Matthew) Weibye; grandchildren Brianna, Shaun (Courtney), Zachery (Deanna), Paige (Nick); and great-grandchildren Carsen, Calla, Blake, Emersyn, Zoey, Cashton, Lennox, Paxton, and Foster. She is also survived by sister Dianne; nieces Donna and Tammy; nephews Joseph and Kenneth, other relatives and Wooded Hills Church friends. Ellen is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and sister Pam.

A celebration of Ellen’s life will be held in the early Summer months. The family will contact all of her close friends.

In the words of Ellen, “Live each day to the fullest, the best that you possibly can!”

Lazarczyk Family Funeral Homes of Lake Geneva and Delavan is proudly assisting the family.

Link to obiturary: https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/42125322/ellen-joy-emmitt