Ellen Irene Lange Obituary
We bid farewell to Ellen Irene Lange of Peoria, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 4, 2025 at the age of 96. Ellen touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ellen Irene Lange to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Westendorf and Hulda Westendorf (Schleicher); her husband William H. Lange; and her sisters, Wilma Johnson, Doris Wedepohl and Marie Biegel.
She is survived by: her children, Timothy Lange (Tracey), Kathryn Gehrke (Stevin) and Philip Lange; her grandchildren, Travis Lange, Brittany Teller (Jasper), Aaron Gehrke (Laura), Alison Gehrke, Christian Lange, Ashley Jacobsen and Parker Lange; and her great grandchildren, Ladainian and Lillianna. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 18th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Life Chapel at Lutheran Hillside Village (6901 N Galena Rd, Peoria, IL 61614).
Memorial donations may be made to the Benevolent Fund at EverTrue Lutheran Hillside Village or Trinity Lutheran Church.
