Ellen Irene Gelking Obituary
We bid farewell to Ellen Irene Gelking of Burnsville, Minnesota, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 27, 2025 at the age of 92. Ellen touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ellen Irene Gelking to pay them a last tribute.
Though Ellen has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her husband Joseph; and her son Jim. She is survived by: her sons, Wayne, Daniel and Michael Gelking; and her grandson Alex.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, December 9th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Fort Snelling National Cemetery (7601 34th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55450). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Tuesday, December 9th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Mother of the Church (3333 Cliff Rd E, Burnsville, MN 55337).
