Ella Mae Knisley's obituary , Passed away on May 8, 2026 in Monticello, Illinois

Ella Mae Knisley

August 30, 1941 - May 8, 2026 (84 years old)

Monticello, Illinois

Ella Mae Knisley's obituary , Passed away on May 8, 2026 in Monticello, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Mackey-Wright Funeral Home

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Ella Mae Knisley

August 30, 1941 - May 8, 2026 (84 years old)

Monticello, Illinois

Ella Mae Knisley Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ella Mae Knisley of Monticello, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 84, on May 8, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ella Mae Knisley to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Leston Dalton and Mattie Dalton (Baker); her husband Brad Knisley; her son Darin Knisley; and her brother-in-law Glenn Fuller.

She is survived by: her children, Eric Knisley (Karlene) of Monticello, IL and Misty Milliman (Scott) of Washington, IL; her grandchildren, Dylan Knisley (Morgan), Logan Knisley, Cody Young and Mattie Young; her great grandchild Leah Knisley; and her siblings, Charles Dalton (Virginia) of Monticello, Larry Dalton (Laura) of Albuquerque, NM, Aileen Fuller of Decatur and Cathy Daniels (Jim) of Monticello.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 15th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Monticello Township Cemetery (916 Township Rd, Monticello, IL 61856).

Memorials may be made to the Monticello Booster Club.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Mackey-Wright Funeral Home



Fri

May 15

Graveside service

2:00 PM

Monticello Township Cemetery
916 Township Rd, Monticello, IL 61856

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