Ellen Hunerkoch Obituary

We are sad to announce that on January 6, 2023, at the age of 74, Ellen Hunerkoch of Metropolis, Illinois, born in Chicago, Illinois passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ellen Hunerkoch to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, George Padalik and Thelma Padalik (Sumpter); her brothers, Rick Padalik and Paulie Wachowski; and her niece Katie Welch.

She is survived by : her husband Gale "Whitey" Hunerkoch; her children, Chrissy Mayer (Mindy), Valerie Hunerkoch, Lori Hunerkoch (Delores Powell) and Angie Hunerkoch; her grandchildren, Jessica Buurman (Rich), Timothy Dorobiala, Noel Rutar, Shelby Ashley (Dalton), Laisha, Zion, Chris Powell and Jon Powell; her great grandchildren, Meagan, Stokelyn, Lidia and J. J.; and her siblings, Jeannie Klimenko (Nick), Priscilla Waugh (Jim), Christopher Padalik, Ronnie Padalik and Jeff Wachowski. She is also survived by many nieces and great nieces and nephew.

Memorial contributions may be given in Ellen's name to Lutheran Church of the Cross 2601 North Avenue, Metropolis, IL 62960.