Elsa Margaret Gongwer Obituary
The memory of Elsa Margaret Gongwer of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, born in Chicago, Illinois, who passed away on July 19, 2025 at the age of 93, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Elsa Margaret Gongwer to pay them a last tribute.
In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry Elsa Margaret's memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May Elsa Margaret's journey be filled with peace and serenity, and may she find rest in the embrace of eternity.
She was predeceased by: her husband Galen George Gongwer. She is survived by: her daughters, Suzanne Melton Tasker (Michael) of Jacksonville, FL and Nancy Melton Slavens of Murfreesboro, TN; her grandchildren, Adam Beccue (Kristen), Taylor Beccue (Chelcee), Justin Slavens (Kallen) and Jennifer Jursik (Nick); and her family, Elsa and Galen. She is also survived by five great grandchildren.
She will be dearly missed by her family!Elsa and Galen donated often to St. Jude Children's Hospital and their family would suggest if you felt led to make a memorial donation, that it be made to St. Jude in Elsa's memory.
