Jane Ellefson Obituary
We bid farewell to Jane Ellefson of Dawson, Minnesota, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on August 15, 2025 at the age of 83. Jane touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Rueben Janke and Agnes Janke (Anderson); her in-laws, Arnold and Ethel Ellefson; and her children, Troy Ellefson and Tamara Schulenberg.
She is survived by: her husband Merlin; her daughters, Teresa Lynne (Ross) of Clarkfield, MN and Tonia Carpenter (Charlie) of Kennett Square, PA; her grandchildren, Tony Ellefson, Britttany McManaman (Brett), Justin Ellefson (Rachel), Andrew Schulenberg, Megan Amundson (Derek), Matthew Lynne (Mikayla) and Sam Carpenter; and her brother Ronald Janke (Pat) of Montevideo, MN. She is also survived by 6 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews.
